Danny G. McBeth Recreation Center
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Danny G. McBeth Recreation Center and Annex provides social opportunities through quality programs that challenge, support and teach leisure skills for the citizens of Austin with differing abilities. The center offers year-round programs for youth, teens, and adults.
The center was named after Danny G. McBeth who was active in advocating for rights and services for individuals with disabilities. The site has been providing inclusive and adaptive programs since February 1986.
Austin Parks and Recreation is proud to offer Therapeutic Recreation Services to provide safe, accessible, fun and supportive recreation environments for all persons no matter their abilities. Austin Parks and Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Services include both adaptive and inclusive programs which are facilitated and supported by Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS).
The McBeth Accessible Playscape
Youth Recreation Therapies
Sprout into Success is a Recreation Therapy program designed by a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist for children ages 6-11 and teens ages 12-16. Sessions are implemented in a group setting and are one hour in duration. The main goal of the program is to develop social skills with peers and improve fine and gross motor skills. Social skills sessions will focus on teaching individuals about their environment and build social connections that support problem-solving and creativity. Sprout Into Success also supports language development, life skills, friendships, and positive social peer interaction.
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist staff will complete an assessment for all participants prior to the start of each program to develop goals and objectives specific to each individual’s needs. Please contact Hayleigh Soukup to register for the Sprout into Success program.
Therapeutic Summer Camps
- McBeth Recreation Center will be offering 10 weeks of summer fun. Join us as we create cool arts and craft projects and play tons of games. Every week will focus on a different theme and special event. There will also be fun and exciting field trips to explore our parks, swim at local city of Austin pools and visit Morgan's Wonderland... just to name a few!
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- Camp Wonder: Youth ages 6-11
- Camp Discover: Teens ages 12-16
McBeth Therapeutic Summer Camps specialize in providing adaptive programming to individuals with special needs. Camps are staffed at a 1:4 staff to participant ratio to provide reasonable accommodations to those needing extra assistance.
Adult Therapeutic Programs
How do I register for Adult Therapeutic Programs?
Therapeutic Services Registration Process
- Complete the Adult Day Program Intake Assessment & Participant Waiver and email your completed forms to trservices@austintexas.gov.
- Schedule a Therapeutic Assessment .
- After the assessment, you will be contacted to schedule a trial day. Program recommendations will be based on findings and program availability.
Please contact trservices@austintexas.gov if you have any questions or require assistance with the registration process.
McBeth Recreation Center offers therapeutic recreation enrichment programs for adults with varying needs. The center is the founding location of the Good Neighbor Adventure Club (GNAC) adult day program. GNAC provides daily opportunities for adults with disabilities to have fun while developing leisure and social skills. Programs include cooking, cycling, field trips, rowing, community outreach and dances. We are constantly offering new programs, so please call to learn what’s next!
To register for McBeth, Alamo, Dottie Jordan or Parque Zaragoza adult therapeutic programs please contact Mario Venters and Alexander Dominguez.
McBeth Adaptive Sports
McBeth Adaptive Sports provides individuals of all abilities the opportunity to improve sports skills, build confidence, and engage with peers and to participate in Special Olympics Texas area and state competitions. Current sports vary throughout the year with the Special Olympics Texas competition schedule. Go BATX!
Sports include:
- Basketball
- Bocce
- Golf
- Pickleball
- Powerlifting
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
SOTX Registration and Medical Form
Staff
Site Supervisor: Malorie Solus, CTRS
Program Coordinator: Mario Venters, CTRS
Program Specialist: Rachel Collins, CTRS
Program Specialist: Hayleigh Soukup
Program Specialist : Asta Hanson