Givens Recreation Center

The Givens Park is located in East Austin. The Park houses the recreation center, neighborhood swimming pool, pavilion, two lighted tennis courts, playscape, a large picnic area, and two softball fields. Givens Recreation Center consists of a full size gymnasium, meeting/dance room, weight / boxing room, kitchen, and administrative offices. Givens Recreation Center offers Youth, Teen, Totally Cool Totally Art and Adult Programs as well as Special Events.

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Programs

Tiny Tots Program at Givens Givens Recreation Center Senior Program flyer

Staff

Site Supervisor: George Freeman Jr.
Program Instructor: Delores Spears
Program Specialist: Herbert Smith
Program Specialist: Tameisha Carter
Program Specialist: Adrian Castro
Building and Grounds Assistant: Glenn Guy

Historical Information

On November 12, 1974, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted to recommend to City Council that the name of Oak Springs Park be changed to Dr. Everett H. Givens Park. The City Council adopted the recommendation to rename the park in the memory of Dr. Givens, a well known East Austin dentist and civic leader. In September 1975, approval for construction of a large recreation center was given by the City Council. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board again voted unanimously to recommend to City Council that the new center be named the Dr. Everett H. Givens Recreation Center, and opened to the public on March 30, 1979.

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