Recreation and Athletic Center
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Gym · South Austin
4.237 Google reviews
- Spotless
- Family friendly
- Day pass $10
Gym · Downtown Austin
Austin Recreation Center
4.5173 Google reviews1301 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
Austin Recreation Center is a gym at 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78701, in Downtown Austin. It has a 4.5-star rating from 173 Google reviews. Membership prices aren't posted on its website, so you'll need to ask the gym or request them below. Monday hours are 7:30 am to 10:30 pm and Saturday hours are 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Membership
Not posted
Austin gyms median: $79/mo
The vibe
Free city recreation center with a basic, well-worn weight room and courts that serves a broad slice of the neighborhood.
- No frills 4 of 30 reviews
Very welcomingIntimidating
Mixed for newcomers
From 30 Google reviews, read and summarized by FindTheGym. Tags need at least 2 reviews and 10% of reviews to appear.
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Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 4 PM |
When it's busy
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Busiest around 8 pm on Mon. Quietest daytime slot: Wed around 3 pm. Based on Google popular times.
Amenities and what reviewers mention
Mentioned on the gym's website or in reviews:
- Showers
Topics Google pulls from its reviews (number of reviews):
- weight room 8
- homeless shelter 8
- skateboarding gear 5
- skate park 5
- showers 25
- badminton 4
- free showers 3
- yoga 6
How Austin Recreation Center compares
| Metric | Austin Recreation Center | Austin gyms median |
|---|---|---|
| Google rating | 4.5 | 4.9 |
| Reviews | 173 | 56 |
| Monthly price | not posted | $79 |
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Austin Recreation Center FAQ
How much does Austin Recreation Center cost?
Austin Recreation Center doesn't post membership prices online. Use the form on this page to request current rates.
What are Austin Recreation Center's hours?
Monday: 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM. Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM. Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 10 PM. Thursday: 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM. Friday: 7:30 AM to 9 PM. Saturday: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Sunday: 12 to 4 PM.
Does Austin Recreation Center offer a day pass or free trial?
We didn't find a day pass or free trial on Austin Recreation Center's website. Some gyms offer one if you ask at the front desk.
Does Austin Recreation Center have a sauna or pool?
Neither a sauna nor a pool is mentioned on its website or in its Google review highlights.
Data from Google Maps and Austin Recreation Center's website, collected October 2026. Spot something wrong? Suggest an edit.