After School Programs

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department offers after school programs for the community that foster youth development in a safe and caring environment. The four core components include a healthy snack, active play, enrichment and homework help. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 2:45-6:00pm, except on City of Austin or school holidays.

Important Announcement

Our top priority remains the safety, health and well-being of all participants, staff and the Austin Community. Please continue to remain vigilant and take all necessary steps to ensure you and your family remain healthy and are reducing the risk of illness across the Parks and Recreation Department and at home. We are grateful for your participation in our programs and services. If you have questions regarding the information in this letter, please contact us. For more information on the symptoms of COVID-19 and resources to keep you safe, please visit COVID-19 in Austin | AustinTexas.gov or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC.

To view our current modified guidelines and procedures visit the Forms and Documents page.

North Austin

Staff reading to children

Gus Garcia Recreation Center	Graham Elementary and Harmony Elementary
Hancock Recreation Center	Lee Elementary and Maplewood Elementary
Northwest Recreation Center	Gullett Elementary, Brentwood Elementary, and Lamar Middle School
Turner Roberts Recreation Center	Barbara Jordan Elementary, Oak Meadows Elementary and Volma Overton Elementary
Virginia L. Brown Recreation Center	Pickle Elementary

Central Austin

Students learning Computer Programming

Givens Recreation Center	Ortega Elementary, Sims/Norman Elementary, Oak Springs Elementary, and Blakshear Elementary
Rodolfo "Rudy" Mendez Recreation Center	Sanchez Elementary and UT Elementary
Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan Am Recreation Center	UT Elementary and Zavala Elementary
Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center	Blackshear Elementary, Govalle Elementary and UT Elementary
Delores Duffie Recreation Center	Blackshear Elementary and Maplewood Elementary

South Austin

Dittmar Recreation Center	Casey Elementary, Cowan Elementary, Kocurek Elementary, and Williams Elementary
Dougherty Arts Center	Zilker Elementary and Becker Elementary
George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center	Palm Elementary, Perez Elementary, and Widen Elementary
Montopolis Recreation Center	Allison Elementary, Baty Elementary, and IDEA Montopolis
South Austin Recreation Center	Galindo Elementary and Zilker Elementary