Out-of-towner here, and I came to play! I loved this place so much. From the vibe and the people to…read morethe paddles, everything about this spot is awesome for pickleballers. I visited last month on a recommendation from my husband, who follows the pickleball community online. When I first checked the website to reserve an open play spot, it was a little confusing: Level 1: Beginners (newbies and advanced beginners); there aren't many options for these sessions in the morning. Level 2: 3.0 and up (intermediate to advanced). This is the level my husband and I played, and we were right on par with the other players. Level 3: The advanced-elite level. Overall, we had fun from check-in to check-out and even walked away with some great T-shirt swag. I was so happy I didn't have to pack my own paddle since I could rent a Selkirk Broomstick Elongated there.

Don't get me wrong, I like Pickle Ranch. And I'm no expert in pickleball…read more Pros: Music is fun and lively. Plenty of courts to go around. Seems consistently clean and amenities are fine. Cons: Maybe not so much cons, I just think APR has become a bit stagnant compared to East Side Paddle Club. ESPC is cheaper, with more courts, and just as many events, clinics, and open plays. ESPC also has family plan, which is very nice on the wallet. Level of play seems more challenging at ESPC compared to APR, and just generally more buzz. Still very solid place to pay, I just think they need to be more innovative or come down in price.

For the past 3 years, the Westwood Country Club has been host to the ATX Open, a 250 level WTA…read moreprofessional women's tennis tournament here in Austin, Texas. I decided to make a visit for 2025 to see what it's all about. Let me run down some details... For a 250 level WTA tennis tournament, the player field was full of well known contenders. This year they had Jessica Pegula (consistent Top 10 player), Petra Kvitova (2x Wimbledon champion), Ajla Tomljanovic (famously defeated Serena Williams), Peyton Sterns (hometown hero from the University of Texas) and other top 100 players competing. I attended for 4 days including 2 days of qualifying rounds and the first 2 days of the main draw. Unfortunately the first Saturday of qualifying was rained out so they packed a full day of doubleheaders onto Sunday with matches lasting well into the evening. Then I was surprised by how light the schedule was for Monday, but then returning Tuesday had all the big names and players back on the courts for my final day. The Westwood Country Club uses 3 courts for competition. The Stadium, Grandstand and Court 11. Then there were Practice Courts 1, 3, 4, 5 and 12. The Stadium is beautiful. It's built beside a rustic brick player clubhouse. It exudes old fashioned charm. Capacity is 1700 with spectators having their own seat backs. There were no bleacher style benches. Players enter the Stadium coming from the Food Court area in the back. When matches are completed, players return towards the Food Court and it's a good opportunity for pictures and autographs. The Grandstand is situated next to the Stadium and offers 6 - 7 rows to accommodate fans. You can stand and watch the action near the Cadillac Club venue where there's plenty of shade blocking the sun from trees stretching over the court. Btw...the Cadillac Club is a drink/food venue to socialize while watching the Grandstand action up close. Court 11 was confusing. It's located opposite the Grandstand. To reach Court 11, you walk up a hill and underneath the stadium stands to get there. But, there are no seats for watching at Court 11. You must stay on your feet, but the closeups of the tennis were unmatched. And...Court 12 is connected to Court 11. Practice Courts 1, 3, 4, 5 aren't too accessible to the fans (imo). They're pretty covered up with windscreens and I found it difficult to judge who was practicing on them. There were a few electronic monitors scattered around the grounds mentioning which players would be practicing on which courts and at what times. That was helpful but the problem again was that it was hard to watch players practicing due to the sharply tinted windscreens. It was $10 entrance fee for each day of Saturday and Sunday Qualifying Rounds. It was $20 entrance fee for Monday and Tuesday of the Main Draw rounds. I purchased tickets on my phone at the tournament's website...atxopen.com. I then added the tickets to Apple Wallet. Unfortunately, they don't have an App yet for the ATX Open. I'm believe that will change in future editions. Parking for Qualifying was at the HHSC Winters Building - 701 W 51st St, Austin. Parking here was free of charge. It's then a 10 minute shuttle bus ride over to the Westwood Country Club. Starting on Monday for the Main Draw, spectators parked at Camp Mabry (a military base) for $10 each day. Camp Mabry is located at 2200 W 35th St, Austin. It's then a 5 minute shuttle bus ride from Camp Mabry. You can also buy tickets for parking at atxopen.com. Some last extras.....during different intervals throughout the day, there were player Q&A's and autograph sessions for the fan experience. The Food Court area was composed of 4 - 5 Food Trucks. Behind the Grandstand was the Gift Shop. Prices for merchandise were typically high as they are now for all tennis tournaments. I paid $40 for an ATX Open tennis t-shirt. Hats and souvenir towels were $40 as well. Overall, I enjoyed the ATX Open and it's a good warmup tourney before the start of the Sunshine Double (Indian Wells and Miami). The quiet surroundings around the grounds made it feel like an intimate setting for fans. I was able to get up close to some of my favorite players which was rewarding. In the end, I think the Westwood Country Club is a fine venue for hosting a WTA 250 level tennis tournament. Although this was just the 3rd edition of the tourney, I anticipate it'll remain here in Austin for years to come.

Came out here for the ATX Open. Lovely venue to watch tennis. Drink prices were pretty outrageous,…read morebut there were food trucks that were semi reasonable, although some of the snack foods were already running out fairly early. The bathroom situation isn't ideal for large crowds so be prepared to wait in line. But taking an Uber/Lyft in and out was fairly easy, and can be an inexpensive way to watch some professional tennis!

I went here for the first time over the Summer for a free yoga class. I walked there and it was…read moretricky to find. I didn't know that it was inside of a parking garage, but I guess if I was driving it would have been easier to find! You can park right on the rooftop of the garage near the field on the roof. I was amazed by the views once I got up there! The main soccer field has nets all around it and there is also a pickle ball court and other activities. We did yoga on the soccer field and it was so quiet and peaceful. I have been following their other soccer tournaments and it seems like a fun place to play or watch a match. Very cool Austin spot. Note: There are no bathrooms- just a porta potty on the first floor of the parking garage. I believe this is still a brand new venue and hopefully they will have more signage and restrooms in the future.

I play soccer out here, quality of players is good, vibes are good. Great spot for pickup and not…read moretoo expensive.

The first courts we found in Austin :) They have a small pro shop that offers services such as…read moreracket stringing. There are eight lighted tennis courts available for reservation, as well as a wall. They also have clinics, lessons, a ball machine, and match play with on-site pros! Booked a first lesson with Nick this Sunday; we'll see how it goes. ^___^

Fun staff ! perfect for my niece who just moved across the street :) She loves her apartment and…read moreloves tennis so this was a perfect fit. You should do specials or fun activities for residence that live close

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!

As of Jan 2025 the owners rent caused the food to be super expensive. It's not beneficial for…read morestartup companies.

A little UT gem!…read more Games and shoes are cheap (~$8/game and shoes per person). The bowling made me feel like a kid again, and it was even more fun when they turned off the bright lights for glow bowl (Thursday and Fridays after 5 pm). One star down for being a little outdated, but still fun times!

If you're looking to play hockey this is the place to be. Very hockey oriented. My only wish is…read morethat the weekly stick times were more consistent.

We visited The Pond for a Learn to Curl lesson with Lone Star curling and had a great time! The…read morefacility was very nice and the staff were all very friendly throughout the process.

I took the beginner bungee class Cata (sp) and had the best time! Highly recommend! Lots of laughs,…read moresome sweat and time just flew by.

This place is AWSOME for anyone 6+!…read more Sky Candy has very diverse classes and is good for adults and children alike. I love all the different props you get to use and lessons you get to take. Very organized and always has someone to greet you and tell you where to go at the front desk. My fav thing to do is the silks. I've only been a few times, but have already learned a lot and love going!