2001 Kids' Summer Fun Guide

Summer Playground Program

Ages: 6-12. Brought to you by the good people at the Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Playground leaders provide a safe and fun-filled environment with activities such as arts & crafts, sports, outdoor games, nature activities, and more. It's on a drop-in basis, there's no pre-registration to worry about, it's free, and many Chronicle parents swear by it! See list of sites below. May 30-July 20; Mon-Thu, 9am-5pm & Friday, 10am-5pm. Pre-registration is not required, just register at your favorite park on your child's first day. 480-3043 or 499-6700.

Alamo Park, 2100 Alamo

Bailey Park, 1101 W. 33rd

Balcones Park, 12017 Amherst

Barbara Jordan Elementary, 6711 Johnny Morris

Barton Hills Elementary, 2108 Barton Hills

Battlebend Park, 4600 Suburban

Bernice Hart Elementary, 8300 Furness (1-4pm only)

Bethune, 7100 Bethune

Brentwood Playground, 6710 Arroyo Seco

Cherry Creek, 10000 Brodie

Civitan Park, 513 Vargas

Comal Park, 300 Comal

Dick Nichols Park, 8011 Beckett

Dittmar Park, 1009 W. Dittmar

Dobie Middle School, 1200 E. Rundberg

Dottie Jordan Rec Center, 2803 Loyola

Dove Springs Rec Center, 5801 Ainez

Garrison Park, 6001 Manchaca

Gillis Park, 2504 Durwood

Givens Rec Center, 3811 E. 12th

Govalle Park, 5200 Bolm

Joslin Elementary, 4500 Manchaca

Langford Elementary, 2206 Blue Meadow

Little Stacey Park, 1400 Alameda

Longview Park, 7609 Longview

Manchaca Village Apartments, 3628 Manchaca

Mary Moore Searight, 907 W. Slaughter

Oak View Park, 10800 Oak View

Palm Elementary, 7601 Dixie

Palm Park, 200 N. I-35

Patterson Park, 4200 Brookview

Pecan Springs Elementary, 3100 Rogge

Pickfair Park, 11409 Pickfair

Quail Creek Park, 1101 Mearns Meadow

Ramsey Park, 4301 N. Rosedale

Reed Park, 2600 Pecos

Rio Lado H.A., 2989 E. 51st (9am-3pm)

Rosewood Park, 2300 Rosewood

Santa Rita, 2321 Corta

Schroeter Park, 11701 Big Trail

Shadowbend H.A., 6238 Shadowbend

Shipe Park, 4400 Ave. G

Sierra Ridge Apartments, 201 W. St. Elmo

South Austin Rec Center, 1100 Cumberland

Springdale Park, 1175 Nickols

Tanglewood Park, 11409 Rustic Rock

Walnut Creek Park, 12138 N. Lamar

West Austin Park, 1317 W. 10th

West Enfield Park, 2008 Enfield

Wooten Playground, 1406 Dale

Zilker Elementary, 1900 Bluebonnet