Gus Garcia Park and Recreation Center

According to the City of Austin's website, the Gus Garcia Recreation Center held its Grand Opening on April 26, 2008, an event that was long anticipated by North/Northeast Austin. The Gus Garcia Recreation Center and park were chosen as part of the 1998 bond election package to develop Austin’s parks and greenbelts. Construction was due to begin in 2001, but a downturn in the local economy forced delays. The City put the Gus Garcia Park and Recreation center back on the list of budgeted projects in 2005, the original amount for funding was $5.5 million. The building was completed in March 2008. The center is named in honor of Gustavo “Gus” Garcia who dedicated more than three decades of his life to public service. He served as President of the Board of the Austin Independent School District, as a member of the Austin City Council, as Mayor Pro Tem and in 2001, was elected as Austin’s first Hispanic Mayor.

When the wife and I were there to take these photographs it appeared that some construction on the park was underway.

photo by Kevin Surbaugh

photo by Kevin Surbaugh

Handicapped Accessibility:
The recreation center is handicapped accessible and the park is accessible as an outdoor venue like a park can be.The Hike and Bike trail at this location is not ADA.

photo by Kevin Surbaugh

Location:
1201 E. Rundberg Lane
Austin, TX 78753
Phone:
512-339-0016
Open Hours:

• Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 9:00pm
• Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm; Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm
• Sunday closed

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