Tennis
If tennis is your game, Austin’s serving it up. Throughout the city you can find many public and private courts. In addition to the abundant courts, there is a vast array of tennis-related services. From lessons to leagues to tournaments, you’re sure to meet your match in Austin.
Tennis Centers:
www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/tennis.htm

Bowling
Score a strike at any one of Austin’s area bowling alleys. With friendly crowds, stocked snack bars and plenty of pins to knock down, you’re sure to find fun the whole family can enjoy.

Dart Bowl
5700 Grover Ave. / 459.4181

Highland Lanes
8909 Burnet Rd. / 458.1215

Main Event
13301 N. US Hwy. 183 / 401.0000

Texas Union Underground
24th & Guadalupe St. (2247 Guadalupe)
475.6670

Interstate Lanes
Saengerrunde Bowling Alley
1607 San Jacinto Blvd. (Members Only)
478.1411

Westgate Lanes
2701 W. William Cannon / 441.2695

AMF Showplace Lanes “Vegas lounge” style
9504 N. I.35 / 834.7733

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Races
Whether it be a leisurely stroll or a steady sprint, you’re sure to find a race to match your pace or purpose. Austin hosts a variety of races throughout the year, several of which are for charity organizations.
Information about races can be found at www.runtex.com

Austin Triathlon
Downtown Austin
www.theaustintriathlon.com / 472.5646

Silicon Labs Marathon Relay
Five-person marathon relay in Austin DT
www.marathonrelay.com / 499.8025

Lake Travis Relay
Six-person, 12-mile, open-water swimming relay
www.adultswimming.com / 327.2260

IBM Uptown Classic
10K distance challenge benefiting the American Red Cross of Central Texas.
www.uptownclassic.com / 823.7711

Livestrong Challenge
Series of cycling, running and walking
www.livestrongchallenge.org
(888) 424.2553

Quarries Open Water Festival
Distances of 400 meters, 800 meters and 1 mile, plus a four-person, 1-mile relay.
www.americanswimmingassociation.com
327.2260

Thundercloud Subs Turkey Trot
Nov. 27. Five-mile Thanksgiving Day race starts
at Waterloo Park.
www.thundercloud.com / 479.8805

Polar Bear Swim
200-meter and open-water swimming
www.americanswimmingassociation.com
327.2260

3M Half Marathon and Relay
13.1-mile urban, mostly downhill road race
www.3M.com/races / 984.7223

AT&T Austin Marathon and Half Marathon
A Boston Marathon qualifier
www.attaustinmarathon.com / 478.4265

Statesman Capitol 10,000
The state’s largest annual 10K run raises money for charities.
www.cap10k.com / 445.3598

Schlotzsky’s 5K Bun Run
www.bunrun.com

The Money Box Cap 2K
Swim race in Lady Bird Johnson Lake benefiting Deep Eddy Pool.
www.cap2k.com / 327.2260

Congress Avenue Mile
The world’s best milers compete in a mile stretch down Congress Avenue.
www.congressavenuemile.com
536.6981

Icing of Jester 5K and Hill Climb lime Trials
Half mile climb. Run, in-line skate or cycle
www.kingofjester.com

Armadillo Hill Country Classic.
Six to 100 miles long. Starts at Liberty Hill High School.
www.austincycling.org
923.9700

Danskin Women’s Triathlon
www.danskin.com/austin main.html
(800) 452.9526

Capital of Texas Triathlon
Multiple participation levels and a chance to qualify for U.S. Triathion Association championships.
www.captextri.com

Keep Austin Weird 5K
www.keepaustinweirdfest.com
536.6981

BP MS 150
More than 180-mile from Houston to Austin.
www.ms150.org/ms150/
(713) 526.8967

Thundercloud Subs Turkey Trot
www.thundercloud.com/turkeytrot.html
479.8805

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Picture courtesy of Randy Smith Photography,
www.RandySmithLimited.com

Cycling & Hiking
For people who like to hike and bike, Austin is a year round
playground! With soaring cliffs, trails with turns and twists and
designated road ways for cyclists, you’re sure to find the terrain
for your extreme inner child.
For more Information about bicycle group rides and races visit
www.biketexas.org

Parks and Recreation Department
327.7723

Barton Creek Greenbelt
360 and Lakewood Drive.
www.texasoutside.com/bartongreenbelt.htm
472.1267

Emma Long Motocross Park (City Park)
1600 City Park Rd. / 346.1831

Slaughter Lane Metropolitan Park Veloway
(“The Veloway” at Circle C)
Skaters and cyclists only—no pedestrians or vehicles
4103 Slaughter Ln. / 974.6700

Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail
Mopac to Congress Ave. / Congress Ave. to Pleasant Valley Rd.
Click here for a map

Austin Bicycle Cabs
Urban Transportation Services
(Call for a Ride ) 203.3369

Austin Bike Routes
Find your way around town. Maps of trails and routes
throughout the Austin area.
www.austinbikeroutes.com

Bicycle and Pedestrian Program
The purpose of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Program is to
integrate bicycles and walking into the transportation system
of the City of Austin.
www.ci.austin.tx.us/bicycle

Texas Bicycling Organization
Texas Bicycle Coalition
Involved in advocacy and education on a
statewide level. Chapters in major Texas cities.
Established rides in the Austin Area.

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Rock Climbing
Parks: Bull Creek, Barton Creek Greenbelt, McKinney
Falls State Park, Pace Bend Park

South Austin Rock Gym
4401 Freidrich Ln., Ste. 300
www.austinrockgym.com / 416.9299

North Austin Rock Gym
300 N. Lamar, Ste. 102B
www.austinrockgym.com

Gregory Gym Climbing Wall
Speedway and 21st St., UT Campus
www.utrecsports.org/outdoor
471.8047

Central Texas Mountaineers
www.ctmrocks.com

Texas Climbers
www.texasclimbers.com

Texas Mountaineers
www.texasmountaineers.org

Sport Teams
Sports fans have no fear, for Austin’s got games throughout
the year. Whether you’re into the hard hitting action of college
football or the thrill and the chill of Austin’s Ice Bats, you can
find your game here.

Austin Ice Bats (AA Professional Hockey)
www.icebats.com

University of Texas Longhorns
www.texassports.com

Round Rock Express (AAA Baseball Team)
www.roundrockexpress.com
255.2255

Austin Toros (NBA D.League Team)
www.nba.com/dleague/austin/
236.8333

Austin Outlaws
(National Women’s Football Association)
www.austinoutlaws.com
796.0108

Gyms
If pumping iron is your passion, Austin boasts an abundance
of facilities to keep you fit. From hardcore body builders to
those who just want to stay in shape, Austin has the gym for every walk of life.(2008 book of lists top 25 – ranked by number of
members in 2007)

YMCA of Austin Inc.
1402 E. Cesar Chavez St. 78702
www.austinymca.org / 322.9622

University of Texas
2101 Speedway, GRE 2.200 78712
www.utrecsports.org / 471.3116

Jewish Community Assoc. of Austin
7300 Hart Lane 78731
www.shalomaustin.org / 735.8000

The Hills Fitness Center
4615 Bee Caves Road 78746
www.thehiIIsfitness.com / 327.4881

Yoga Yoga
4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 78745
www.yogayoga.com / 358.1200

Krav Maga - Fit and Fearless
3601 S. Congress Ave., Ste. 1.100.78704
www.fitandfearless.com / 441.5728

Body Business Health Club and Spa
2700 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 802.78757
www.bodybusiness.com / 459.9424

Gold’s Gym International
11 Greater Austin Locations
www.goldsgym.com / 800.994.6537

Pure Austin Fitness
907 W. Fifth St., Ste. 201.78703
www.pureaustin.com / 474.1800

Putt-Putt Golf
Have fun while working on your putting skills at one of Austin’s fine miniature golf courses.

Austin’s Park‘n Pizza
16231 North IH.35 / 670.9600

Peter Pan Mini-Golf
1207 Barton Springs Rd. / 472.1033

Butler Park Pitch & Putt
W. Riverside and 201 Lee Barton Dr. / 477.4430

Main Event
13301 N. US Hwy 183 / 401.0000

Putt Putt Golf & Games
301 Chisolm Trl., Round Rock / 255.3866

Golf Courses
With the nation’s best combination of weather, name designs and affordable accessible golf, it’s no wonder why Austin was recognized as the best golf city in America in 2008 by Golf Magazine. With over 50 courses nestled among rolling hills, rivers and lakes, the Texas Hill Country is one of the most sought-after locations for avid golfers to tee off. Sizzling summers, perfect fall weather and mild winters make it the ideal environment to play virtually year-round. There is a course to cater to any skill level. Whether you are looking to take a swing at it casually with some friends at the Riverside Golf Course, or prefer to work on improving your handicap at the exclusive Austin Golf Club, the broad range of selections throughout the Hill Country has something for everyone.
www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/golf.htm

Annual Dennis Quaid Charity Classic
Golf Tournament at Avery Ranch

FedEx Kinko’s Classic
www.fedexkinkosclassic.com / 732.2666

Top Ten
Private Golf Courses
1. Lost Creek Country Club
2612 Lost Creek Blvd., Austin 78746
www.clubcorp.com / 892.1205

2. Onion Creek Club
2510 Onion Creek Pkwy., Austin 78747
www.onioncreekclub.com / 282.2150

3. Austin Country Club
4408 Long Champ Drive, Austin 78746
www.austincountryclub.com
328.0030

4. Tie. Balcones Country Club - Balcones Course
8600 Balcones Club Drive, Austin 78750
www.balconescountryclub.com
258.1621

5. Great Hills Country Club
5914 Lost Horizon Drive, Austin 78759
www.greathillscc.org / 345.6940

6. Balcones Country Club - Spicewood Course
8600 Balcones Club Drive, Austin 78750
www.balconescountryclub.com
258.1621

Tie. Barton Creek - Crenshaw Cliffside Course
8212 Barton Club Drive, Austin 78735
www.bartoncreek.com / 329.4000

Tie. Barton Creek – Fazio Foothills Course
8212 Barton Club Drive, Austin 78735
www.bartoncreek.com / 329.4000

Tie. Barton Creek - Fazio Canyons Course
8212 Barton Club Drive, Austin 78735
www.bartoncreek.com / 329.4000

10. Georgetown Country Club
1500 Country Club Road, Georgetown 78628
www.georgetowncountryclub.net / 863.9327

Top Ten
Public Golf Courses

1. Legacy Hills Golf Club
301 Del Webb Blvd., Georgetown 78628
www.sctxca.org / 864.1222

2. White Wing Golf Club
151 Dove Hollow Trail, Georgetown 78628
www.sctxca.org / 864.1244

3. Lions Municipal Golf Course
2901 Enfield Road, Austin 78703
www.austinpubliclinks.com / 477.6963

4. The Golf Club - Star Ranch
2500 FM 685, Hutto 78634
www.starranchgolf.com / 252.4653

5. Jimmy Clay Golf Course
5400 Jimmy Clay Drive, Austin 78744
www.austinpubliclinks.com / 444.0999

6. Bluebonnet Hill Golf Club
9100 Decker Lane, Austin 78724
www.bluebonnethillgolf.com / 272.4228

7. Avery Ranch Golf Club
10500 Avery Club Drive, Austin 78717
www.averyranchgolf.com / 248.2442

8. Morris Williams Golf Course
4305 Manor Road, Austin 78723
www.austinpubliclinks.com / 926.1298

9. Forest Creek Golf Club
99 Twin Ridge Pkwy., Round Rock 78664
www.forestcreek.com / 388.2874

10. Roy Kizer Golf Course
5400 Jimmy Clay Drive, Austin 78744
www.austinpubliclinks.com / 444.0999

Click here for a map of the Central Texas Golf Courses

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