Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department

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Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department. www.roundrocktexas.gov/parksandrec Recreation Centers
The city has two recreation centers.

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.

Big fall fun for our littlest festival-goers! 🎃🍂🙌 Fall Fun Festival: Pumpkin Playland is bringing a morning of games, gi...
10/23/2026

Big fall fun for our littlest festival-goers! 🎃🍂🙌 Fall Fun Festival: Pumpkin Playland is bringing a morning of games, giggles and all things fall to the Lakeview Festival Area in Old Settlers Park on Wednesday, October 28, from 9–11:30 a.m.! 👻✨ Made especially for toddlers and preschoolers, this FREE event is packed with carnival games, seasonal crafts, tasty snacks and plenty of opportunities for your little ones to play!
And don't forget those costumes! 🎨🍁 We want to see all the superheroes, princesses, dinosaurs, pumpkins and everything in between showing off their Halloween best!
Families are encouraged to bring canned food donations benefiting the Round Rock Area Serving Center Food Pantry. 💙
Who's coming to Pumpkin Playland? 👀🎃
Learn more at www.roundrocktexas.gov/event/fall-fun-festival/
A special thank you to our sponsors: Round Rock ISD, Ally Medical ER Round Rock, The Jungle Movement Academy, Raising Cane's, Tumbles Round Rock, Stepping Stone School, Velocity Credit Union, Children's Lighthouse, MaxLiving Chiropractic - Tech Ridge and The Goddard School of Round Rock North - University Blvd.

This Veterans Day, we come together to honor those who have served. 🇺🇸💙 Join us on Wednesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. at...
10/22/2026

This Veterans Day, we come together to honor those who have served. 🇺🇸💙 Join us on Wednesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. at the Lakeview Stage and Pavilion in Old Settlers Park for Round Rock's Annual Veterans Day Celebration. We invite our community to gather with us for a meaningful morning dedicated to recognizing the service, courage and sacrifices of our nation's veterans.
We're proud to welcome Lieutenant Colonel Olga E. Custodio, USAF (Ret.) and retired American Airlines Captain, as this year's keynote speaker. We'll also hear from a T2COM representative and Round Rock Assistant Chief of Police Tom Sloan, a retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal.
The ceremony will include the presentation of colors and Salute to the Armed Services by the Stony Point High School NJROTC and Chamber Choir, along with a performance of the National Anthem by Michaela Watson. 🇺🇸🎶
Following the ceremony, we invite you to stay for entertainment and refreshments provided by Juicy Lucee’s ATX and VFW Post 9078.
We hope you'll join us as we take time to recognize and thank the veterans who have given so much in service to our country. 💙
Learn more at roundrocktexas.gov/event/veterans-day-celebration-2/

10/21/2026

A little fresh air looks good on you! 🌿☀️😎 Happy Unplug Texas Day! 💚 We're celebrating with a little extra love for the great outdoors, and luckily, Round Rock has plenty of places to get out and enjoy it!
Take the scenic route on your favorite trail, round up the crew for some playground fun, pack a picnic or find a shady spot to kick back and enjoy the day. 🌳🧺 Sometimes the best plans are the ones that get you outside!
So here's to sunny skies, fresh air and finding a little fun right in our own backyard! 🙌💚
To learn more about Parks and Rec, visit roundrocktexas.gov/parksandrec

Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) TRAPS Central Region

Our AIR community has a sweet Halloween celebration ahead! 🍬💙🎃 The Adaptive and Inclusive Trunk or Treat is happening Sa...
10/20/2026

Our AIR community has a sweet Halloween celebration ahead! 🍬💙🎃 The Adaptive and Inclusive Trunk or Treat is happening Saturday, October 24, from 4–6 p.m. at Ascension Seton Williamson (201 Seton Parkway), and we can't wait to see all those costumes and candy bags in action! 🚗🙌
Created especially for individuals with disabilities and their families, this FREE event offers an accessible and welcoming way to celebrate Halloween. Make your way from trunk to trunk, collect some tasty treats and check out all the creativity our trunk hosts have put into their decorations! 👻🍫✨
Grab your trick-or-treat bags and get ready for an afternoon full of Halloween fun with our AIR community! 🎃💙
Learn more at www.roundrocktexas.gov/event/air-trunk-or-treat/

10/20/2026

One last stroll. One last shop. One last Trailside! 🛍️🌿 That's right, this Saturday, October 24, is our FINAL Trailside Market of the year! 👀 Join us at Memorial Park from 9 a.m.–noon for one more morning of shopping, strolling and discovering handmade goods and unique finds from local vendors, with live music from Roy Pulido to keep the good vibes going! ☀️🎶🙌
Want to get a little movement in before the shopping begins? 🧘‍♀️ Yoga in the Park kicks things off from 7:45–8:35 a.m., so bring your own mat and enjoy a morning stretch before Trailside Market opens!
We've had a whole lot of fun along the trail this year, and we'd love to see you out there for one last market morning! Grab a friend, enjoy some time outside and see what catches your eye. 🛍️💙
Learn more at roundrocktexas.gov/trailsidemarket

Join us in honoring the service of our nation's veterans. 🇺🇸💙 Round Rock's Annual Veterans Day Celebration will take pla...
10/19/2026

Join us in honoring the service of our nation's veterans. 🇺🇸💙 Round Rock's Annual Veterans Day Celebration will take place on Wednesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. at Lakeview Stage and Pavilion in Old Settlers Park. We invite our community to come together for a special ceremony recognizing the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
We're honored to welcome Lieutenant Colonel Olga E. Custodio, USAF (Ret.) and retired American Airlines Captain, as this year's keynote speaker. The ceremony will also feature remarks from a T2COM representative and Round Rock Assistant Chief of Police Tom Sloan, a retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal.
The Stony Point High School NJROTC will present the colors and Salute to the Armed Services, and the National Anthem will be performed by Michaela Watson. 🇺🇸
Following the ceremony, guests are invited to stay for entertainment and refreshments provided by Juicy Lucee’s ATX and VFW Post 9078.
Learn more at roundrocktexas.gov/event/veterans-day-celebration-2/

We've got plans for fall, winter AND spring! 😎🍂❄️🌷 Our 2026–2027 Fall/Winter/Spring program registration is OPEN, and we...
10/17/2026

We've got plans for fall, winter AND spring! 😎🍂❄️🌷 Our 2026–2027 Fall/Winter/Spring program registration is OPEN, and we've got a whole lot of fun lined up! 🎉 From sports and fitness to arts, afterschool camps, special events and more, there's a whole lineup of programs for all ages and interests!
Been thinking about trying something new? Or maybe getting back into something you already love? 👀 Now's a great time to explore what's available and find a few programs that catch your eye! 🙌
Flip through the Fall/Winter/Spring Program Guide at roundrocktexas.gov/parksandrec and register for your favorites at roundrockrecreation.com! 💙

The vendors are ready. The trail is ready. See you TOMORROW! 🛍️🌿 Trailside Market is back at Memorial Park TOMORROW, Sat...
10/16/2026

The vendors are ready. The trail is ready. See you TOMORROW! 🛍️🌿 Trailside Market is back at Memorial Park TOMORROW, Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m.–noon! ☀️ Our local vendors are getting ready to set up along the trail with handmade goods, unique finds and plenty of goodies for you to browse.
And here's a little EXTRA reason to come early! 👀 The first 50 shoppers will receive a FREE Trailside Market bag, and this Saturday is your LAST chance to snag one! 🛍️🙌
Curious who's joining us tomorrow? We've got the lineup right here! 👇
🛍️ TOMORROW'S VENDOR LINEUP:
Bally Built Boutique
Summer Moon Coffee
Uniques By Lory D.
Pekarna
Rise & Sprig
The Candies of Ozz
Rita Delafuente
Poi Shish
Christa Marie Studio
Handmade Crochet Love
Traditum Balance
Grab a friend, come check out this week's vendors and enjoy a little Saturday morning shopping at Trailside! 😎🙌
Learn more and apply to be a vendor at roundrocktexas.gov/trailsidemarket

Who knew holiday shopping could be this crafty? 👀🎁🎨 The Clay Madsen Recreation Center is getting a little crafty on Satu...
10/16/2026

Who knew holiday shopping could be this crafty? 👀🎁🎨 The Clay Madsen Recreation Center is getting a little crafty on Saturday, November 14, and you're invited! The 22nd Annual Holiday Bazaar Arts & Crafts Show runs from 9 a.m.–4 p.m., with local vendors and crafters setting up shop and showing off their handmade creations. 🛍️✨ Come browse, see what catches your eye and maybe even get a head start on those holiday gifts! 👀🎄
Admission is FREE! Guests are encouraged to bring canned food items or boxes of colorful Band-Aids to donate to the children's hospital. 💙
For more information about the Holiday Bazaar, visit roundrocktexas.gov/event/holiday-bazaar-arts-crafts-show/

We're FALL-ing for all this little-kid fun! 🍂🎨 Get those little pumpkins ready because Fall Fun Festival: Pumpkin Playla...
10/15/2026

We're FALL-ing for all this little-kid fun! 🍂🎨 Get those little pumpkins ready because Fall Fun Festival: Pumpkin Playland is coming to the Lakeview Festival Area in Old Settlers Park on Wednesday, October 28, from 9–11:30 a.m.! 🎃🙌 This FREE morning of fall festivities is made especially for toddlers and preschoolers, with carnival games, seasonal crafts, tasty snacks and plenty of opportunities to play!
And of course, we want to see those costumes! 👻✨ From superheroes and princesses to dinosaurs and pumpkins, we can't wait to see what your little ones show up wearing!
Admission is FREE, and families are encouraged to bring canned food donations benefiting the Round Rock Area Serving Center Food Pantry. 💙
So grab your little pumpkins and come enjoy a morning of fall fun with us! 🍁🎃
Learn more at www.roundrocktexas.gov/event/fall-fun-festival/
Special thank you to our sponsors: Ally Medical ER Round Rock, The Jungle Movement Academy, Raising Cane's, Stepping Stone School, Velocity Credit Union, MaxLiving Chiropractic - Tech Ridge, and The Goddard School of Round Rock North - University Blvd

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301 W Bagdad Avenue
Round Rock, TX
78664

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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(512) 218-5540

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