Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center
The Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center offers a variety of year-round recreation and leisure programs for youth, teens, adults and seniors. Such activities include youth and adult sports, Youth Boxing, Totally Cool Totally Art teen program, After School programs, Day Camps, Spring Break and Summer Camps, and Community Special Events like the Hillside Summer Concert Series, Annual Halloween Carnival, Community Thanksgiving Dinner, and Cookies with Santa. The Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan Am Recreation Center also offers a variety of contract classes such as our Adult Capoeira Class, Ballet Folklorico, Tae-Kwon-Do, and more.
Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center Video Tour
- Out-Of-School Time Youth Programs
- Youth Sports
- Teen Programs
- Toddler Programs
- Community and Special Events
- Open Play and Weight Room Hours
- Facility and Grounds Rental Information
- Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center Staff Information
Out-Of-School Time Youth Programs
The Parks and Recreation Department is committed to offering programs that foster Youth Development in a safe and caring environment. We believe in creating opportunities for youth that expose them to critical thinking and leadership development while helping explore interest through enhancements, arts, and active play. Come and experience the spectrum of opportunities with the Parks and Recreation Youth Programs.
- Afterschool Kids Club (Zavala and UT Elementary Pickup) (PDF)
- Parents Night Out
- Camp Days and Spring Break Camp (PDF)
- Boredom Busters
- Youth Summer Camp
Youth Sports
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department offers year-round co-ed youth sports that teach fundamentals and stress sportsmanship. Our seasonal leagues provide a safe recreational setting structured for a beginner to intermediate player. Lead by volunteer coaches, games are noncompetitive in order to emphasize teamwork and physical fitness.
- Basketball ENG
- Basketball SPN
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Fall Youth Sports (PDF)
Teen Programs
The Parks and Recreation Department is committed to offering programs that encourage Youth Development through outdoor exploration, the arts, critical thinking, and leadership development.
- Teen Turn Ups
- Friday Night Hoops
- Totally Cool Totally Art (TCTA) (PDF)
Toddler Programs
The Parks and Recreation Department is committed to offering programs that foster Youth Development in a safe and caring environment. We believe in creating opportunities to help explore interest through enhancements, arts, and active play.
- Toddler Fundamentals and Fun League
Community and Special Events
The Parks and Recreation Department provides opportunities for families, friends and neighbors to come together and socialize, meet new people, enhance existing relationships, and create community.
- Dia De Los Muertos
- Fall Festival
- Thanksgiving Luncheon (PDF)
- Holiday Celebration (PDF)
- Spring Fling
- Varsity Generation (PDF)
- Hillside Summer Concert Series '25
Open Play and Weight Room Hours
Open Play Basketball: Saturday 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Weight Room Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 8:30pm; Friday: 9:00am - 5:30pm; Saturday: 10:00am - 3:30pm
- Facility and Grounds Rental Information
User Guide and Rental Agreement
Video Tour of Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center
Oswaldo A.B. Cantu Pan American Recreation Center Staff
Janet Moore Recreation Supervisor
Matthew Rodriguez Program Specialist
Alyssa De La Cruz Program Specialist
Gretchen Smith Administrative Assistant
Frank Berron Buildings & Grounds Assistant