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.
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.
- Afterschool Kids Club
- Parents Night Out
- Camp Days and Spring Break Camp
- 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.
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)
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.
Open Play and Weightroom Hours
Open Play Basketball: Monday 9am - 8:45pm, Tuesday 9am-6pm, Wednesday 9am-4:30pm, Thursday 9am-6pm, Friday 9am-5:45pm, Saturday 9am-3:45pm, closed Sunday!
Weight Room Hours: Hours of Operation
- Program Documents and Forms
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Virtual Release Form (PDF)
Adult Registration Form (PDF)
Youth Registration Form (PDF)
Youth Financial Assistance - English (PDF)
Youth Financial Assistance - Spanish (PDF)
