By Albert Allen, Northwest Hills resident and Luxury Real Estate Advisor with Compass. Updated November 2026.
Where can you work out or find youth sports in Northwest Hills, Austin? Northwest Hills and nearby corridors have membership clubs, gyms, Pilates and yoga studios, martial arts schools, and youth sports leagues for soccer, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, football, and kickball. This neighbor-curated list groups them by type with links to each organization.
Northwest Hills (ZIP code 78731) sits west of MoPac along Far West Blvd, Mesa Dr, Spicewood Springs Rd, and Loop 360 (Capital of Texas Hwy). Many of the places below are on or near those streets, Burnet Rd, Anderson Ln, Hart Ln, and Great Hills Trail.
This is a neighbor-curated guide carried over from the Greater Northwest Hills site. It is not a complete list, and programs, schedules, and locations change.
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Youth Sports Teams and Leagues
Leagues and clubs below set their own ages, divisions, and registration dates. Check each organization's site for the current season.
Northwest Austin Kickball (NWA Kickball) (Far West Blvd at Hart Ln): Girls' kickball league for ages 4 to 18 and a member of Little Miss Kickball International, with fields at Far West Blvd and Hart Ln next to the Murchison pool.
ATX Ballers Youth Sports: Youth training programs in basketball, soccer, and track and field.
Trojan Pop Warner Football and Cheer (Murchison Middle School): Pop Warner youth tackle football from Rookie Tackle (ages 5 to 7) through 12U, plus a cheer program. Practices are at Murchison Middle School and home games at Anderson High School.
Northwest Austin Youth Basketball Association (NWAYBA) (Northwest Austin): Youth basketball league for 1st grade through high school. Players are evaluated to form balanced teams, and no one is cut.
North Austin Soccer Alliance (NASA) (North Austin): Nonprofit youth soccer organization with recreational programs.
Lonestar Soccer Club (Austin and Central Texas): Youth soccer club formed in 2004 for players about ages 4 to 19, with recreational, junior academy, select, national and college prep programs.
River City Rangers Soccer Club (Central Austin): Nonprofit competitive (select) youth soccer club. Teams are formed through annual tryouts.
Northwest Little League (Northwest Austin): Youth baseball and softball for ages 4 to 12, plus a Pony division for ages 13 to 14, with spring and fall seasons.
Trojan Youth Lacrosse Association (Northwest Austin): Youth lacrosse association founded in 2012 that teaches fundamentals, strategy, and teamwork.
Shalom Austin Youth Sports (Dell JCC) (Hart Ln): Youth programs at the Dell Jewish Community Campus, including basketball, martial arts, Kim's Gym gymnastics, Ballet Austin classes, Soccer Shots, and teen teams for the JCC Maccabi Games.
i9 Sports Northwest/North/Central Austin (Murchison Middle School venue): Youth flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and multi-sport leagues for ages 3 and up.
Soccer Shots Austin (Greystone Dr office; classes at partner sites): Introductory soccer programs for ages 18 months to 8 years, with school-year camps at WAYA facilities, summer camps, and school-based programs.
Austin Youth Lacrosse (AYL) (West Austin (WAYA fields)): Nonprofit youth lacrosse program for 1st through 8th grade in the Austin High School community and a member of the Central Texas Youth Lacrosse Association, playing a spring season at WAYA fields.
West Austin Youth Association (WAYA) (West Austin): Nonprofit founded in 1980 that runs youth sports leagues, camps, and activities, including basketball, baseball, football, lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, and karate.
Austin Youth Sports (AYS) (Austin): Youth basketball training club offering lessons, clinics, classes, and camps, plus AYS Phoenix rec and AAU teams.
New Era Basketball: Youth basketball player development program (Instagram page).
Legacy Hoops TX: AAU basketball program with boys' and girls' teams (Instagram page).
Recreation, Tennis and Country Clubs
Most of these are membership clubs. Contact each club about membership and guest policies.
Westover Hills Club (Westover Club Dr): Member-owned private club with a heated swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a gym, locker rooms, and event spaces.- Dell JCC Fitness (Shalom Austin) (Hart Ln): Membership fitness center at the Dell JCC with cardio and strength areas, group exercise and Reformer Pilates classes, personal training, a double gymnasium, and swimming, tennis, and pickleball programs.
Courtyard Tennis and Swim Club (Courtyard Racquet Club) (Courtyard Dr): Membership tennis and swim club with tennis courts, clinics, and a heated six-lane, 25-yard outdoor pool.
Great Hills Country Club (Great Hills Trail): Member-owned private country club with an 18-hole golf course plus tennis, pickleball, fitness, and aquatics programs. A golf course and clubhouse renovation is underway, with the full course expected to reopen in spring 2027.
Crenshaw Athletic Club (Fairview Dr): Athletic club serving Austin since 1951, with gymnastics classes, swim lessons in an indoor heated pool, adult fitness classes, a weight room, an indoor track, after-school care, and summer camps.
Gyms and Personal Training
Coach Mo's Elite Fitness (Chimney Corners): Personal training that teaches exercise technique for goal training and for injury rehabilitation and prevention.
The Fitness School (United Dr (North Austin)): Sports and fitness training center offering personal training, group fitness, sports conditioning, nutrition education, and youth camps.
GoddessFit (W 38th St (Central Austin)): Personal training for women covering strength training, nutrition, and weight-loss counseling.
Presh Fitness Studio: Fitness and wellness studio offering training for beginners through experienced exercisers.
Train Like A Ranger (TLR): Fitness coaching and training program.
STRIVE to be FIT (Shoal Creek Blvd): Personal training and nutrition coaching, with weekday evening group classes.- Anytime Fitness (Northcross, W Anderson Ln) (W Anderson Ln): Membership gym open to members 24/7, with cardio and strength equipment, functional training gear, free fitness consultations, and personalized plans.
HIT Athletic (Burnet Rd): Gym on Burnet Rd near Anderson Ln with HIIT, boxing, cycling, yoga, and strength classes, plus youth programs, sports training, turf workouts, and batting cages.- Dell JCC Personal Training (Shalom Austin) (7300 Hart Ln): Personal training at the Dell JCC fitness center, with trainers who customize sessions to your fitness goals. Check the JCC site for scheduling and membership details.
Pilates and Yoga
Club Pilates Northwest Hills (Far West Blvd): Reformer-based Pilates studio with group classes that also use TRX, Exo-Chair, Bosu balls, mats, and rollers.
Austin Girl Pilates: Pilates studio offering private Reformer sessions since 2005.
Body Springs Studio (Far West Blvd): Studio offering private sessions, duet sessions, and trio tower and mat sessions.
The Continuum Method: Personal training and Pilates studio that uses Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT).
Mantra Yoga Collective (W Anderson Ln): Yoga studio offering restorative, yin, alignment-based, vinyasa, and power yoga classes with a sliding pay scale. Its studio at The Retreat on W Anderson Ln opened in December 2023.
Martial Arts and Boxing
Journey Martial Arts (Wood Hollow Dr): Martial arts school with classes grouped by age and skill level for kids, teens, and adults, including a Little Tigers program for ages 4 to 5, and summer camps.
Third Coast Martial Arts (Mesa Dr): Tae Kwon Do and self-defense school for all ages, including a Lil' Dragons program for ages 4 to 6, and summer camps.
Lions Krav Maga: Krav Maga self-defense and fitness classes for ages 13 and up, a Krav Junior program for ages 3 to 12, and private training.- Archetype Boxing Club: Boxing classes for all skill levels led by USA Boxing certified instructors, using heavy bags, boxing rings, and partner drills.
Austin Systema and Tai Chi: Classes in Systema, a Russian martial art, and Tai Chi.
Running
Ready To Run: Locally owned running specialty store founded in 2013, offering gait analysis and shoe fitting plus shoes and gear for walking, road running, trail running, and cross-training.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of fitness options are near Northwest Hills?
The list includes membership recreation and tennis clubs, a country club, a community center fitness facility, gyms, personal trainers, Pilates and yoga studios, martial arts and boxing schools, and a running store.
Which youth sports leagues are listed for the Northwest Hills area?
Listed organizations cover soccer (North Austin Soccer Alliance, Lonestar Soccer Club, River City Rangers, Soccer Shots), basketball (NWAYBA, Austin Youth Sports, New Era Basketball, Legacy Hoops TX), baseball and softball (Northwest Little League), lacrosse (Trojan Youth Lacrosse, Austin Youth Lacrosse), football and cheer (Trojan Pop Warner), kickball (NWA Kickball), and multi-sport programs (WAYA, i9 Sports, ATX Ballers, Shalom Austin).
Is there a community center with a gym near Northwest Hills?
Shalom Austin's Dell JCC on Hart Ln has a membership fitness center with classes and a double gymnasium, plus youth sports programs. Crenshaw Athletic Club on Fairview Dr has a gym, indoor pool, weight room and indoor track. Check each site for membership details.
Are the tennis and swim clubs open to the public?
Westover Hills Club, Courtyard Tennis and Swim Club, and Great Hills Country Club are membership or private clubs. Contact each club about membership and guest access.
Where can you take Pilates or yoga near Northwest Hills?
Listed studios include Club Pilates Northwest Hills, Austin Girl Pilates, Body Springs Studio, The Continuum Method, and Mantra Yoga Collective.
How do I add a gym, studio, or league to this list?
Send the name and website to Albert through the contact page.
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Last checked November 2026. Hours and offerings change; confirm with each business.