Hancock Recreation Center offers youth programs for ages 3-13 including a Tiny Tot Program, After School Program, camp days, and summer camps for youth and teens. Hancock Recreation sits in the middle of the beautiful Hancock Golf Course. The recreation center features a ballroom with hardwood floors, a kitchen, and three classrooms. Located on the grounds are a basketball court, covered playground, picnic tables and a small sports field.
The center was named after Lewis Hancock who brought golf to Austin in 1889. He along with 69 other Austinities formed the Austin Country Club. In 1946, the Austin Country Club found the need to move and sold the clubhouse and property to the City of Austin. The Country Club remained on site until 1951 while their new facility was being built. In 1951, the land was designated as dedicated park land and the building and golf course became open for use by the citizens of Austin.
Per the COVID-19 Mayoral declaration, the Center is closed to the public effective Monday, March 16th . Please check the Closure page for update.
- Virtual Programs
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Stay Active with Austin Parks and Recreation’s online Virtual Programing!
Stay Playful with our Virtual Afterschool Clubs:
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.
- After School Program
- School Year Camp Days
- Youth Summer Camp
- Teen Summer Camp
- Teen Club
- Parents' Night Out
- Youth Karate
Youth Sports
The Parks and Recreation Department Co-Ed Youth Sports are structures to be safe, recreational league aimed at beginner to intermediate players.
- Youth Spring Soccer
- Youth Fall Soccer
- Toddler Sports FUNdamentals
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 Summer Program
- Teen Club
Toddler Programming
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.
- Tiny Tots Program
- Toddler Sports FUNdamentals
Adult and 50+ Programs
The Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of programs and services for adults and people 50 years of age and older. We are committed to providing an environment that encourages active and healthy lifestyles through recreational and educational programs and services.
Fitness
- Nia
- Fit-N-Fun
- Mid-day Yoga
- Awareness Through Movement
- Take Off Pounds Sensibly Group
Dance
- Austin International Folk Dance
- Austin Ballroom Dance
- Austin Barn Dance
- Csardas (Hungarian) Dance
- Scandinavian Dance
- Austin English Country Dancers
Culture and Arts
- Life Drawing
- Central Texas Wood Carvers
- Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers’ Group
- Poetry Study Group
- Tuesday Ukes
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.
- Holiday Candlelight Trail
- Hancock Neighborhood Association
- Program Documents and Forms
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Virtual Programs Release Form (PDF)
Adult Registration Form (PDF)
Youth Registration Form (PDF)
Youth Financial Assistance - English (PDF)
Youth Financial Assistance - Spanish (PDF)
- Facility and Grounds Rental Information
Hancock Recreation Center Staff
Rick Kocian Site Supervisor
Rosa Ramirez Program Specialist
Denise Cavanaugh Program Specialist
Lucrecia White Administrative Associate
Reynaldo Guerrero Building and Grounds Assistant
