Site Supervisor: Pat Moore
Activity Specialist: Delores Spears
Program Specialist: Jerry Bell
Program Specialist: Mia Williams
Program Instructor: Angelina Cabullido
Custodian: Ben Reed

Rosewood Recreation Center now sits in the middle of the old Bertram-Huppertz place, which Rudolph Bertram acquired in 1875. The older portion of the building was the residence of Mr. Bertram who was a local storeowner in 1921; 17 acres were sold to the City of Austin after Charles Huppertz, Mr. Bertram's son-in-law died. In 1929, an after-school playground and Center program began at Rosewood. The Parks and Recreation Department developed the land and park in the 1930's. Tennis courts, picnic area, bandstand, baseball field and open spaces were available to the public.

Doris Miller Auditorium was constructed in 1942 for the recreation needs of the Armed Forces and USO programs. In the 50's, "teen cantina" is fondly remembered by East Austin residents. The facility was named after Doris "Dorie" Miller, a hero at Pearl Harbor, and the first African American recipient of the Navy's the highest honor, the Navy Cross. He served in the U.S. Navy and was recognized for his great heroism during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Miller was presented the Navy Cross by Admiral Nimitz on May 27, 1942. He died shortly after this in 1943 in the sinking of an aircraft carrier in the Pacific.

A HUD-Model Cities grant made possible the latest expansion of the Rosewood Recreation Center and the improvements to Doris Miller Auditorium. With the addition of the Madison Log Cabin, Rosewood Park and Recreation Center is a warm contrast of history and modern facility which adds to the recreation opportunities and development of its community.

The historic log cabin, a gift from Mrs. Greenwood Wooten, has been furnished by Delta Sigma Theta. The cabin serves as museum perserving historical relics and documents related to the Black Heritage of Austin and Travis County.

Rosewood Recreation Center and the Doris Miller Auditorium, is a 31,500 square feet facility with a gymnasium. The purpose of the facility is to provide all groups in the City of Austin with community recreation and leisure programs. The Center and gymnasium offer year round classes, workshops, special events, tournaments, performances, demonstrtions.


Specific class information is available on-line at http://coawebparks.ci.austin.tx.us/registrationmain.sdi. or look at a brochure - pdf file for a complete listing of the programs.
On-line registration is not available at this time.