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(AMA Guide) Austin Recreation Centers

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Austin Recreation Centers are open to the public as warming locations during normal operating hours. Most have showers, but public access times vary by location — call ahead to confirm before making the trip.

What to know

  • Most rec centers have showers — call to confirm public access times

  • Hours vary by location and day

  • Open to anyone during regular hours

Details

  • Alamo Rec Center — 2100 Alamo St, Austin, TX 78722 — 512-974-5680 — Mon–Fri: 9 AM–6 PM, Sat–Sun: Closed

  • Austin Rec Center — 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78701 — 512-978-2370 — Mon–Thu: 7:30 AM–10 PM, Fri: 7:30 AM–9 PM, Sat: 8:30 AM–3:30 PM, Sun: 12 noon–4 PM — Showers: Mon–Fri 8 AM–12 noon, Sat 9 AM–12 noon

  • Danny G. McBeth Rec Center — 2401-A Columbus Drive, Austin, TX 78746 — 512-974-9011 — Mon–Fri: 8:30 AM–6 PM

  • Delores Duffie Rec Center — 1182 North Pleasant Valley Road, Austin, TX 78702 — 512-978-2465 — Mon–Thu: 11 AM–9 PM, Fri: 11 AM–6 PM, Sat–Sun: Closed

  • Dittmar Rec Center — 1009 W. Dittmar Rd, Austin, TX 78745 — 512-974-6090 — Main Center: Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM, Fri 9 AM–6 PM, Sat–Sun: Closed — Gymnasium: Mon–Fri 12 noon–9 PM, Sat 10 AM–2 PM, Sun 10 AM–4 PM

  • Dottie Jordan Rec Center — 2803 Loyola Lane, Austin, TX 78723 — 512-978-2380 — Mon–Fri: 9 AM–6 PM

  • George Morales Dove Springs Rec Center — 5801 Ainez Drive, Austin, TX 78744 — 512-974-3840 — Mon–Fri: 9 AM–9 PM, Sat: 10 AM–4 PM, Sun: 12 noon–4 PM

  • Givens Rec Center — 3811 East 12th Street, Austin, TX 78721 — 512-974-2430 — Mon–Fri: 9 AM–9 PM, Sat: 10 AM–4 PM, Sun: 12 noon–4 PM

  • Gus Garcia Rec Center — 1201 E. Rundberg Lane, Austin, TX 78753 — 512-978-2525 — Mon–Fri: 9 AM–9 PM, Sat: 10 AM–4 PM, Sun: 1 PM–5 PM

  • Hancock Rec Center — 811 E. 41st Street, Austin, TX 78751 — 512-978-2335 — Mon–Fri: 9 AM–10 PM, Sat: 9 AM–12 noon, Sun: Closed

  • Lorraine "Grandma" Camacho Activity Center — 35 Robert Martinez Jr. St, Austin, TX 78702 — 512-978-2420 — Mon–Fri: 1 PM–6 PM, Sat–Sun: Closed

  • Rodolfo "Rudy" Mendez Rec Center — 2407 Canterbury Street, Austin, TX 78702 — 512-978-2399 — Mon–Thu: 9 AM–8 PM, Fri: 9 AM–6 PM, Sat: 10 AM–2 PM

  • Montopolis Rec Center — 1200 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741 — 512-978-2300 — Mon–Fri: 9 AM–9 PM, Sat: 10 AM–2 PM, Sun: 10 AM–4 PM

  • Northwest Rec Center — 2913 Northland Dr, Austin, TX 78757 — 512-974-6972 — Mon–Thu: 9 AM–9 PM, Fri: 9 AM–6 PM, Sat: 8:30 AM–2:30 PM

  • Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan American Rec Center — 2100 East 3rd St, Austin, TX 78702 — 512-978-2425 — Mon–Thu: 9 AM–9 PM, Fri: 9 AM–6 PM, Sat: 10 AM–4 PM, Sun: Closed

  • Parque Zaragoza Rec Center — 2608 Gonzales St, Austin, TX 78702 — 512-978-2460 — Mon–Thu: 11 AM–9 PM, Fri: 11 AM–6 PM, Sat–Sun: Closed

  • Pickfair Community Center — 10904 Pickfair Drive, Austin, TX 78750 — 512-974-1320 — Mon–Fri: 2–6 PM

  • South Austin Rec Center — 1100 Cumberland Rd, Austin, TX 78704 — 512-978-2440 — Mon–Thu: 11 AM–9 PM, Fri: 11 AM–6 PM, Sat: 9 AM–3 PM, Sun: 1 PM–5 PM

  • Turner-Roberts Rec Center — 7201 Colony Loop Dr, Austin, TX 78724 — 512-978-2690 — Mon–Fri: 9 AM–9 PM, Sat: 10 AM–4 PM, Sun: 1 PM–5 PM

  • Virginia L. Brown Rec Center — 7500 Blessing Ave, Austin, TX 78752 — 512-974-7865 — Mon–Thu: 9 AM–9 PM, Fri: 9 AM–6 PM, Sat: 10 AM–4 PM

Austin Rec Center at 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd has confirmed public shower hours: Monday through Friday 8 AM to noon, and Saturday 9 AM to noon. For all other locations, call ahead to confirm whether public showers are available and when.

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