Great place to have efficient workouts on a regular basis. I used to go to the Gregory Gym but the…read moreweight room got way too crowded during peak hours that you have to wait on weights and benches/racks for a long time. The weight room was also reserved for "Intro to Weight Training" classes from 8-noon in the morning from Mon-Thur during the semester. Even though RSC is located a little off to the side of the main campus buildings, it's still worth the walk to go over (11min from Speedway/DeanKeaton). I come here to use the weight room 3 times a week in the mornings and I don't find the weight room to be any "worse" than the one in Gregory. Because the place is less crowded, it allows me to keep on schedule and finish my workouts on time. I haven't been at UT for that long and didn't know about the RSC until this semester. Totally wish I had come here last semester for workouts instead.

Excellent sport complex. Better than Gregory Gym. Unfortunately, by far the WORST member service I…read morehave witnessed in my entire athletic career. The undergrad students who staff the counter are not there to work. They sit there on their cell phones every time I pass, pay zero attention to the operations of the facility and seem to only be there to engage in gossip while ignoring the requests for attention by active members of the gym. The cleanliness of the bathrooms are sub-par. Either there are never paper towels to dry your hands and/or the trash bins are overflowing with used hygienic paper. Absolutely disgusting. Come here if you want to get ring worm.

I am one of a thousand reviews for Barton Springs. I don't think I'll have a new perspective, but I…read morecan share mine. It's a hot summer weekday in Austin, and my friends and I hit up the Springs to cool off. We came a little after lunchtime, and while it was busy at the pool, it wasn't TOO bad as it probably is on a weekend. We set up base at a spot near a tree to collect a little shade and lathered up in sunscreen. The pool has strict rules of no food and drinks other than water, but it keeps the place clean and risk free, which is actually appreciated by me. The pool stays between 68°-70°, which is a temperature not too cold on impact, but still super relaxing to hang in. The pool is massive with plenty of people hanging around in all corners. It's a great spot in summer but definitely not a hidden gem. It's an extremely well-known gem. I'm curious how populous it is during peak times, but that random Wednesday afternoon was perfect. RIYL: The biggest pools

This was my favorite experience on my trip to Austin. You…read morehave to pay to get in. It's a little cheaper if you're an Austin resident but overall not expensive for the experience it provides. Everything about the area is gorgeous and unique. I found the whole place very clean and well staffed with multiple life guards on duty and people of all ages. Note that there is absolutely no food or drink allowed inside. I think that policy, along with the requirement to pay, is what keeps the area so clean. The water is absolutely freezing and can't be regulated as it's not a pool, but man does it feel nice on a hot Austin day. Must do in Austin.

This recreational center just recently reopened in 2022 after an extensive remodel. This center is…read moresandwiched between Overton elementary school and Colony Park (see separate review of the park). The center boasts of some very nice amenities such as a workout room, teen room, spacious kitchen, arts and crafts room, and a multipurpose room. This center is open to the general public without fees although you may need to sign a waiver if you use the facilities. On Fridays, they have bingo for seniors, and even a free breakfast. The bathrooms are very clean and modern. They have an indoor basketball court facility, which is very well designed. The elementary school next-door makes good use of this basketball gymnasium area. They even have a covered outdoor basketball court behind the building. They also have an afterschool program for three surrounding schools which involves a hot meal. There is another building next-door, which is another gymnasium with a small kitchen. Behind the smaller building is a wonderfully designed and extensive playground with covered picnic tables, baseball field, and soccer field. It should be pointed out that unlike some other recreational centers, there are no homeless camps within its boundaries. This is definitely one of the nicest recreational centers within the city limits of Austin. Check out the photos below, and read my review of Colony Park, which adds the finishing touches.

Having just come home, fresh off our first win, I'm giddy like a little girl…read more Maybe it was tonight's pouring rain? Or perhaps, it was the kegger at home plate? Or possibly, it was a combination of all these things complete with the new friends we've made thanks to this journey. Old friends, new friends. Young friends, Old friends. Whatever the case, Monday night's have never been so much fun! Team IcyHots started out a smattering of friends, acquaintances, yelpers, complete strangers....a few short weeks later, we're teammates, friends, WINNERS! But to tell you the truth, even if we'd lost every single game, it wouldn't have made a bit of difference. WAKA rules!

I love WAKA. I love kickball. I love it so much I showed up last night after a Yelp event dressed…read moreas a tipsy French maid. (The tipsy part is DEFINITELY part of the costume....)They have great parties, and I love parties. Almost everybody is friendly (if you think you're not in this category, start being friendlier, please. I would love to edit this review.) I love Tom. He's a handsome fella who has big plans for Trapped in the Closet. (I also love R. Kelly). I love being catcher (not a euphemism), because I love chatting with all of the other kickball players that I love. There's nothing not to love about WAKA.

It's a decent sports center for volleyball and basketball, they recently renovated some of the…read morecourts. As other reviews , parking is limited here. But this review is for the very unprofessional staff that works here. I will caveat, yes most people who work here are very young but please train your staff better to respond to injuries and at least try to care for the people who come to the facility! I've seen many times in basketball leagues when an injury involves blood, there's no adequate items to properly clean up blood on the courts. Literally front desk girl just gave us a roll of paper towel to clean up blood with no gloves. And she gave my team attitude for not knowing where the first aid room was and blood was gushing down my face from an open laceration. I came back after finding the first aid room to ask another question and she was upset like we were such a bother to her to even ask for help. Please retrain your staff!!!

Great sports venue! The leagues they hold here are very competitive and the AJV girls teams have…read moreput a lot of young women into Division I universities with their volleyball program. It is very well-maintained and clean I love playing here!

This park is named after the school that sits next to the park. Timothy Alvin Brown elementary…read moreschool is directly next to the park. It is a small rectangular park with a covered basketball court and a small circular walk path. There are no picnic tables at this location. It is primarily used by the elementary school and other neighborhood kids. The upper deck of 183 is also clearly visible from the park which means there is a constant highway noise. It's a nice small neighborhood park, but it does lack amenities.

This is a great place to rent kayaks. Unlike other rental locations, you start off right next to…read moreCongress Bridge, home to the biggest urban bat colony in the US. Especially during the summer, you can see ribbons of bats emerge from under the bridge around sunset. You can head east to Bird Island or west to Red Bud Island if you want a work out. If you are interested in rowing, there is a great 1-month intro course (unlike kayaking or SUP, one cannot attempt rowing on one's own). The Austin Rowing Club is a non-profit so you become part of a community.

Perfect spot, great access to the river but has racks of filthy life jackets and a staff that needs…read moreto lighten up. We came here to rent SUPs for an hour before heading to the airport keeping our luggage at the hotel. We filled out the waivers and gave them our credit card but the front desk REFUSED to rent us SUPs without both of our ID's. They claimed "it's the law." I'm still unable to find this law. We tried giving them our phones or credit cards as collateral but they couldn't risk "breaking the law." I'd advise your staff to lighten up a little bit, people are trying to enjoy this beautiful spot. Also their life jackets are filthy, they don't even hose them down throughout the day after multiple people use them.

Excellent neighborhood park, with an impressive amount of amenities, especially for its size!…read moreThere's a great playground area that even has a gaga ball pit (not many of these around in public spaces), and of course swings, slides, and playscapes to climb and balance on with soft landing spots. There's also a tennis court, a basketball court, and a nice little swimming pool. There's decent access to Little Walnut Creek behind the basketball and tennis courts, but make sure you watch for poison ivy. There's shady picnic benches and bbq grills throughout the park, and a nice gazebo area for groups. There's lots of open field space for frisbee, or anything else that requires a big open space. There's sweet 0.4-mile hike/bike trail loop. Lots of awesome big trees, native plants, a rain garden by the basketball court, butterflies and other pollinators, and probably an unexpected amount of wildlife. I've seen several birds (hawks, small herons on the creek), a bunch of different lizards, and of course squirrels. It's an excellent place in the University Hills neighborhood to get some outdoor time!

I love this park! It's right by my house, so I may be somewhat bias, but I'm still taking off a…read morestar for sheer lack of size alone, it has plenty of length, but not much girth... Dottie Jordan isn't nearly as well endowed as say, Zilker, but the dimensions that it does have are fully utilized. There's a large playscape for the bigger kids to play on, and a little playscape for the smaller kids. There's a nice swimming pool to cool off in during the summer, complete with lifeguards, but it isn't open year-round. There's a small rec/community center on sight too, but what actually goes on in there is only speculation, since I've never been in that building... The ammenities also include multiple picnic tables, some covered seating, and some built-in barbecue grills. There's also a creek that snakes around the perimeter of the park where my kids love to go fossil hunting, and just on the inner edge of the creek there is a little walking/ jogging trail. I've been to this park many many times, but never checked in until my kids and I met Keri B. here to plant trees for an event she posted on Yelp!, called "Ready, Set, Plant!". If you live near this park and haven't been to it yet then I suggest you take your kids there right away.