An innovative, energetic, and adventurous rec center takes shape at the request of residents
By Brian Carlson
In an area of the city rich with history, Austin’s Montopolis neighborhood is taking a step into the future—while carrying on the traditions of the past—with the new Montopolis Recreation and Community Center.
Montopolis was established in the early 1800s as a small town separate from the city of Austin. It was named for its location atop a hill, and, due to this location, almost became the capital of the Republic of Texas. In the early 20th century, the town began experiencing a huge immigration of Mexicans, which has continued to the present. The town was fully annexed by Austin in the 1970s, and has long been a vibrant neighborhood, abundant with culture and a sense of community.