The Austin Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of programs and services for people 50 years of age and older. Activities include traveling, pursuing old hobbies and learning new ones, socializing with friends, meeting new people, increasing knowledge, becoming and staying physically fit, supplementing income, contributing to the community and much more! Senior Activity Centers:
Conley
Guerrero Senior Activity Center - 808 Nile Street- 512-978-2660
Senior Activity Center-Lamar - 2874 Shoal Crest Ave - 512-474-5921
South Austin Senior Activity Center - 3911 Manchaca Road - 512-448-0787
Recreation Centers with Adult 50 and older programs:
Alamo Recreation Center - 2100 Alamo Street - 512-974-5680
Gus Garcia Recreation Center - 1201 East Rundberg - 512-339-0016
Metz Recreation Center - 2407 Canterbury Street - 512-478-8716
Virginia Brown Recreation Center - 7500 Blessing Avenue - 974-7865
The Old Bakery and Emporium (1006 Congress Avenue - 477-5961) operates as a consignment store spotlighting handcrafted gifts and fine art by local artisans 50 years and older with a visitor information center for tourist looking for fun attractions around Austin. In addition to shop, the Old Bakery and Emporium houses a rotating art gallery and history center depicting Austin’s change from a rustic frontier village into a modern, bustling and influential state capital. Congregate Meal Program The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department welcomes Meals on Wheels and More as our partner for the delivery of congregate meals to recreation and senior activity centers through out Austin. In addition to lunch, participants share social and recreational activities and receive additional benefits such as nutrition education, health and welfare counseling and information and referral services. The program operates at 6 Parks and Recreation facilities. (http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Parks/Senior_Activity_Centers/srmealgeneral_info.pdf)
Senior Transportation As part of the Austin Parks and Recreation Department's Senior Support Services, Senior Transportation offers several services for older adults in the greater Austin area. By calling 974-1464, we can get you out and about with our services. Our goal is to provide a special system of transportation to enhance quality of life and promote independence for persons 60 years of age or older. (http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Parks/Senior_Activity_Centers/srtrangeneralinfo.pdf)
