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Sports and Fitness Programs
The Austin Parks and Recreation Deparment offers a wide variety of sports and
fitness programs for all ages. From adult team sports, youth sports, biking,
hiking, water sports and more:
- Youth sports programs including soccer, baseball, basketball, flag-football and
cheerleading are held at the majority of the
Recreation Centers. Call the closest center to your
home or work for information.
- Additional youth sports programs are provided throughout the city by
many youth sports organizations.
Some of these programs are supported by the City of Austin and offer
baseball, softball, football, soccer, cheerleading and kickball programs.
- The Athletics adult men's, women's and co-rec softball,
adult men's and women's basketball and adult men's flag football leagues, tournaments and special
events.
- Fitness classes are offered at many of the area Recreation
Centers.
Classes include aerobics, low-impact aerobics and Jazzercise.
- Many enjoy biking, walking or running on the miles of hike
and bike trails around Austin.
- McBeth Recreation Center offers opportunities
for athletes
that use wheelchairs to participate in sports with their peers.
The track team works out weekly and competes in local races throughout the year.
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Tennis programs are offerd at 3 tennis centers and courts are in parks throughout
the city.
- The Department operates and maintains 6 public golf courses.
- Our aquatics section offers swim lessons for all ages, a
swim team program for children and adults, diving lessons and designated lap swimming at
area pools.
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