Shipe Park
Tennis · 2 courts
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Neighborhood park courts are first come, first served; not reservable except for City programs; 1-hour limit if others are waiting
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Tennis · 2 courts
No booking needed. Just show up.
Neighborhood park courts are first come, first served; not reservable except for City programs; 1-hour limit if others are waiting
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Basketball
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Swimming
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Free · walk in · summer season only (check the city schedule for dates)
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Running
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Free · City of Austin parks open 5 a.m.–10 p.m. unless otherwise posted · address shown: the city's listed address for Shoal Creek Greenbelt (2600 N Lamar Blvd)
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Volleyball
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Free, first come first served unless someone holds a reservation for that time.
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Baseball
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Free first-come when not reserved (reservation holders have priority). Organized team use goes through the city athletics reservation system.
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Soccer
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Free first-come when not reserved (reservation holders have priority). Organized team use goes through the city athletics reservation system. Soccer is not allowed on baseball fields.
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Tennis · 7 courts
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Neighborhood park courts are first come, first served; not reservable except for City programs; 1-hour limit if others are waiting
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Soccer
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Non-gated fields are free first-come for small pickup games when no one holds a permit (lights stay off). Organized practices, leagues and tournaments need a paid permit (standard rate from $8.05/hr, 2-hr weekday minimum).
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Swimming
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Free · walk in · summer season (Memorial Day–Labor Day); which pools open varies by year, check the city's list
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Tennis · 3 courts · Indoor
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Hiking
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No entrance fee · free day passes, reservation recommended · open daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
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Basketball · 3 courts
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Baseball
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Non-gated diamonds are free first-come for small pickup games or catch when no one holds a permit (lights stay off). Organized practices, leagues and tournaments need a paid permit (standard rate from $8.05/hr; competitive baseball fields from $16.10/hr).
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Tennis · 4 courts
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Rental: $20 deposit; $10/hour for residents, $12.50 for non-residents
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Soccer · 6 fields
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Open to the public when recognized sports associations aren't using it. Rentals: $31.75/hr resident, $39 non-resident (no lights), $77.75 deposit — request by email.
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Tennis · 3 courts
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Free, first come first served (yield to reservations and programs) · reservations: residents $10/hr ($12 peak), non-residents $24 · 7 AM–11 PM
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Tennis · 2 courts
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Free, first come first served (yield to reservations and programs) · reservations: residents $10/hr ($12 peak), non-residents $24 · 7 AM–11 PM
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Tennis
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First come, first served; app reservations ($11 per 90 min) take priority over walk-ins
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Tennis · 2 courts
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First come, first served; app reservations ($11 per 90 min) take priority over walk-ins
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Tennis · 2 courts · Lights
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Basketball
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