With shovels at the ready, city officials and community members gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Old Settlers Park Buildout in Round Rock. The gathering, held on the slightly chilly morning of September 30th, welcomed the community to witness the anticipated upgrades and expansion of a cherished local retreat. The City of Round Rock hosted the milestone event, as these improvements are envisioned to enhance the park into a well-rounded communal haven.
Following affirmative votes from the residents in May 2023, the park's upgrade is a direct response to the public's desire for enhanced local parks and recreational facilities. The planned features include a new amphitheater area, additional restrooms, updated sports facilities, and the expansion of the Rock’N River Waterpark, according to the city's official announcement. For those looking to follow developments, further information about the City of Round Rock 2023 Bond Project is available on the city's website.
Municipal leaders such as Mayor Craig Morgan, representatives from the City Manager’s Office, and guests like Charlie Culpepper and Dennis De la Pena spoke at the event. Their messages highlighted the significance of community input and the shared effort to foster the city's growth. The ceremony, symbolizing the kick-off of the project, was intended as an open invitation to the residents, reinforcing the idea that these enhancements are, in many ways, by and for the people of Round Rock.
The Old Settlers Park, located at 1301 Harrell Parkway, is no stranger to community events and daily visitors—features that will undoubtedly be enriched by these updates. With the dawn of this construction phase comes an era of anticipation, where residents can look forward to the materialization of a bond measure they backed last year. Underscoring the significance of the day, Mayor Morgan called it "a proud moment for the entire community," in a statement echoing the sentiments of many who gathered on the soft green of the park, under the wide Texas sky.
