The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department is a national leader in providing positive and memorable experiences to the residents of Round Rock and is nationally accredited by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department was award the 2013 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation. The NRPA Gold Medal Award is the highest
national honor in the park and recreation industry. Parks
Round Rock has 34 developed parks gracing over 1700 acres and trail corridors. Old Settlers Park is the crown jewel, offering a generous 570 acres of rolling countryside for local events and festivals. Round Rock offers exclusive parks including the Dog Depot Dog Park, the Play for All Abilities Park, Prete Main Street Plaza, Centennial Plaza and the Shaylah Dame Skate Park. Clay Madsen Recreation Center, a 50,500-square-foot facility with two basketball courts, weight room, aerobics classes, indoor swimming pool and more. The Allen R Baca Center hosts programs for adults ages 50 and up with an arts-and-crafts room, lunchroom, kitchen, computer lab, patio, workout room and dance room. Athletics and Aquatics
Round Rock provides numerous athletic leagues and programs. The City has three outdoor municipal swimming pools open in the summer and an indoor pool at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center which host special events for children and swim lessons. Forestry & Brush Recycling Center
Round Rock Parks and Recreation also has a Forestry Division. Round Rock's Forestry Division manages Round Rock's urban forest with a focus on education, tree planting, tree preservation, tree care and enforcement. In addition, the city's Brush Recycling Center is run through this division. Rental Facilities
The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department has several facilities that can be rented for a minimal fee, including the Baca Center banquet room, Kinningham House, CMRC, Prete Main Street Plaza, Centennial Plaza and the Rabb House.
