South Austin Senior Activity Center

The South Austin Senior Activity Center (SASAC) functions as a special use resource facility for persons 50 years of age and older.

The 12,311-square-foot facility is nestled among numerous large oak and cedar trees on 4.61 acres of parkland. An attractive and colorful community flower garden, located just off the back porch, is a wonderful setting for conversations and outdoor games. Facilities include rooms for ceramics, billiards, exercise, meetings, arts and crafts, cooking and other multipurpose programs.

The SASAC is a $2.1 million project approved by voters in the 1992 bond election built on land donated to the City of Austin. The project was completed in 1995 and named after the vibrant and activity community in which it resides.

Forms & Documents

Programs

City of Austin Parks and Recreation Varsity Generation Educational Program is a mixture of non-profits, private organizations, volunteers, and staff that provide services and supplies to the seniors in the Austin and surrounding area. These classes, presentations and fairs are designed to bring seniors resources and information that concern:

Finance
Health
Medical
Government
Security
Gardening
Housing
Leisure
Computer Education
Movies
Book reading/Book Club

City of Austin Parks and Recreation Varsity Generation Senior Trip Excursions program provides a variety of destinations for participants to engage in.

There are four different categories in which participants choose: adventure/bucket list, educational, entertainment, and health/fitness.

Adventure/Bucket list- Zipline, IFly, Swimming with Dolphins, and Overnight Camping
Education-cultural, arts/music, history, science, nature, and museums.
Entertainment- Theater/Plays, Festivals, Movies, Theme Parks, Shopping, Sight-Seeing.
Health/Fitness- Hiking, Biking, and Kayaking

$Healthy Lifestyle\$

City of Austin Parks and Recreation Varsity Generation Healthy Lifestyle Program is sponsored by volunteers, non-profits and private organizations that provide services, equipment and supplies to the seniors in the Austin and surrounding area. These classes take place to inspire Austin seniors to learn, play, protect and connect by creating diverse programs and experiences in sustainable natural spaces and public places.

Fitness Room
Line Dancing
Zumba
Stretch and strength
Seniorsize
Senior Health and Fitness
Tai Chi
Yoga

Help make our community a better place to live by volunteering! There are several volunteer opportunities with the City of Austin that support City services and programs, and Austin's quality of life.

Class instructors
Meal volunteers
Office Volunteers
Community service projects

For more volunteer opportunities please call your city of Austin senior center.

Socials

City of Austin Parks and Recreation Varsity Generation Socials are aimed to provide a variety of fun activities that coincide with the holidays

Community Needs

Senior Transportation

As part of the Austin Parks and Recreation Department's Senior Support Services, Senior Transportation offers several services for older adults in the greater Austin area. By calling 974-1464, we can get you out and about with our services. Our goal is to provide a special system of transportation to enhance quality of life and promote independence for persons 60 years of age or older.

Senior Transportation

Senior Meal Program

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department welcomes Meals on Wheels and More as our partner for the delivery of congregate meals to eight (8) recreation/neighborhood and senior activity centers throughout Austin. The Senior Congregate Meals Program is open to anyone 60 years of age or older. The meals are at the suggested Client Share donation of $1.00 to $3.00 but no contribution is required. In addition to lunch, participants share social and recreational activities and receive additional benefits such as nutrition education, health and welfare counseling and information and referral services.

Senior Meals

Facility & Grounds Rental Information