The City of Round Rock is gearing up to add some sparkle to Old Settlers Park with a brand-new special events area, and they're not being shy about it. The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department is on track to showcase the shiny first installment of the park's improvements, backed by the 2023 voter-approved G.O. bond projects. The big reveal is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, featuring none other than Allen Stone.
As reported by Round Rock's official news site, the Lakeview Kickoff: A Stone in the Park event promises to be a memorable one, with Mayor Morgan and the City Council cutting the ribbon to the fanfare of everyone present before the skies light up with a fireworks finale that was originally slated for the Frontier Days celebration.
The new Lakeview stage and pavilion are gearing up to be the center of community gatherings—a magnet for future concerts, cultural spectacles, and the classic festivities that bring folks together. While the Lakeview Pavilion levels up the space with a two-story structure, the previous pavilion isn't going anywhere. Alongside the main attractions, restrooms have also snagged an upgrade to serve both casual parkgoers and event attendees better. And for the cherry on top, a shiny new Joanne Land Playground is in the pipeline—for a dose of additional charm, we assume.
According to the City of Round Rock's official news release, Old Settlers Park is embracing change on a wider scale. Park-goers can look forward to dipping their toes into the expanded Rock’N River Waterpark soon, flexing at a new athletic performance center, and making a racket at brand spanking new tennis and pickleball courts. In addition, the pedestrian walkways and Harrell Parkway within the park are getting a nice refresh, all the while the Multipurpose Complex undergoes an expansion to accommodate larger crowds.
So, residents and anyone looking to be part of Round Rock history can join the Lakeview Stage as it illuminates for the inaugural time, adding a new layer of community space to one of the city's beloved parks. It's a development the city seems to be eagerly presenting as both a nod to the past and a leap into the future of public gatherings and recreation.
