Special Events : Old Settlers Park

FREE Fall Fun Fest October 31st at Old Settlers Park!

Roger Heaney — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:01:00 GMT

The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Fall Fun Festival 2012 will take place from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 31 at the Lakeview Pavilion festival area at Old Settlers Park. This event is sponsored by Randalls Market and Spirit 105.9 Radio.This year's theme is Dr. Seuss. We will have carnival games for toddlers and preschoolers, hay rides, train rides, story time, cookies and punch and fun entertainment for all to enjoy. Guests are encouraged to bring a canned item for the Round Rock Serving Center. Please come in costume and enjoy this FREE family event!

For more information, call the Clay Madsen Recreation Center at 218-3220 or the Parks and Recreation Department at 218-5540.

Entertainment schedule:
9:30 & 11 a.m.
Connie "Paprika" Leavy - Presents Heights, Ha's and BeeBops. A comedy juggling show that will flash you back to the 60's in a unicycle minute.

Come join the FREE fall fun brought to you by the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department, Concentra Urgent Care, NextCare Urgent Care, Austin Children's Dentistry & Silverleaf Resorts, Inc.!

Family Campout this Friday at Old Settlers Park!

Roger Heaney — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 21:31:00 GMT

The City of Round Rock's Parks and Recreation Department presents the second annual Family Campout this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 21 and 22, at Old Settler’s Park.

Come Camp with us in Old Settlers Park! It is said that a family that plays together stays together. Is there a better way to create lasting memories than through camping, fishing or other similar activities? We don’t think so; however, fewer families are enjoying these activities, the outdoors, and each other.

The Outdoor Family Campout can help provide basic outdoor skills necessary for an enjoyable and successful outdoor experience. More importantly, it shows families how fun the outdoors can be. The campout will lead into National Hunting and Fishing Day.

Activities include rock climbing, lawn games, a reptile and wildlife demonstration, tent decorating contest and more!

Registration for the campout is required and each person attending must be registered. Children ages 2 and under are free and do not need to register. Registration fee includes two meals (hamburger/hot dog dinner on Friday and breakfast on Saturday), instructional how-to sessions, use of demonstration equipment and a t-shirt for each paid participant. Register now at www.roundrockrecreation.com.

The Family Campout is proudly sponsored by REI, Wag A Bag, NextCare Urgent Care, Spirit 105.9.Home Depot & Regency at Dell Ranch.

Family Campout at Old Settlers Park!

Roger Heaney — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:47:00 GMT

The City of Round Rock's Parks and Recreation Department presents the Outdoor Family Campout on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 21 and 22, 2012 at Old Settlers Park.

Come Camp with us in Old Settlers Park!
It is said that a family that plays together stays together. Is there a better way to create lasting memories than through camping, fishing or other similar activities? We don’t think so; however, fewer families are enjoying these activities, the outdoors, and each other.

Activities include rock climbing, lawn games, a reptile and wildlife demonstration, tent decorating contest and more! The campout will lead into National Hunting and Fishing Day.

The Family Campout is sponsored by REI, Wag A Bag and Nextcare.

FREE "Movies in the Park" featuring "Puss in Boots" this Friday!

Roger Heaney — Thu, 31 May 2012 14:57:00 GMT

Round Rock Parks and Recreation presents FREE "Movies in the Park" events at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. Old Settlers Park is located at 3300 Palm Valley Boulevard (off of Harrell Park Way, behind the Dell Diamond).Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy these free family events at Lakeview Pavilion.

Pre-movie activities start at 7:30 p.m. and the movies start at dark.

Summer 2012 Schedule:

Puss in Boots
Friday, June 1 at Lakeview Pavilion at Old Settlers Park

Dolphin Tale
Friday, August 10 at Lakeview Pavilion at Old Settlers Park

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets in order to comfortably enjoy the movie. Kona Ice will be available for guests.Enjoy games and trivia hosted by Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department. Children can enjoy playing at the playground before the movie events. Bring a volleyball to play at the nearby courts or another outdoor ball or toy to enjoy prior to the movie.

We hope you enjoy these free family events! "Movies in the Park" is brought to you by the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department.

Juneteenth Festival coming to Old Settlers Park!

Roger Heaney — Wed, 30 May 2012 20:31:00 GMT

“The Voice” Inc. and the City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department are joining forces again for the 4th annual Round Rock Juneteenth Rhythm and Ribs Celebration on Friday, June 15 (6:30 pm to 10:00 pm) and Saturday, June 16 (11:00 am to 10:00 pm) at the Rabb Pavilion in Old Settlers Park located at 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd. The event is FREE for the entire family!

The festivities begin on Friday, June 17 at 6:30 pm with a Night of Jazz. The celebration continues Saturday, June 16 at 11:00 am. The barbeque cook-off participants arrive at 8:00 am Saturday to receive ribs and cook until judging at 1:00 pm. At 12:00 pm, the opening welcome from the Round Rock City Council kicks off the day’s festivities.

The entertainment on Saturday includes the headliner Les and the Funk Mob. Funk Mob will perform at 7:00pm! There will also be carnival rides, clowns, games, a car show, a health fair, food, retail vendors and much, much more!

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the emancipation of slavery in the state of Texas. Today, Juneteenth celebrates African American freedom while encouraging self-development and respect for all cultures.

To get more information about the Juneteenth celebration and to register for the barbeque contest or vendor booths, visit www.thevoicerr.com. Admission and parking for this event are free.

The Funk Mob lay down an intense, groove-ridden funk and soul so old school it will take you back. Then, they’ll bring you back with the undeniable sounds of today’s hottest Top 40, hip-hop, R&B, and rock. This Texas based band contains a lineup of the most accomplished musicians playing in this genre anywhere. Known for its unparalleled stage performance and ability to connect and engage its crowd, The Funk Mob consistently pushes stylistic boundaries while embracing a treasured old school tradition. Anchored by a seamless rhythm lineup, and fronted with an ensemble of the most powerful, soulful, and smoothest vocals in the business, this team of funkmeisters unites for one multi-dimensional sound.

The Funk Mob’s musicianship has enabled them to perform with greats like Patti LaBelle, Larry Braggs with Tower of Power, and Az Yet, The Funk Mob is setting new standards for excellence with its ever-growing fan base. Their inspiring, energetic and funky groove keeps the dance floor packed and the party rolling.

"Movies in the Park" Kicks off this Friday night at Main Street Plaza!

Roger Heaney — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:26:00 GMT

Once again Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department presents FREE Movies in the Park events at Main Street Plaza and Old Settlers Park. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy these free family events.

Pre-movie activities start at 7:30 p.m. and the movies start at dark.

Summer 2012 Schedule:

Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Friday, May 25 at Main Street Plaza
The Main Street Plaza is located next to City Hall at 221 East Main Street. Enjoy a LIVE musical perfomance by Unleashed at 7:30 p.m. before the movie begins.

Unleashed is a band of young musicians from Round Rock. They play and perform way above their years! Members range in age 12-15. They have been together since April 2010. They play classic and current hits from every generation! They perform regularly in venues and concert halls all over Central Texas.

Puss in Boots
Friday, June 1 at Lakeview Pavilion at Old Settlers Park
Old Settlers Park is located at 3300 Palm Valley Boulevard (off of Harrell Park Way, behind the Dell Diamond).
This event is sponsored by Kona Ice.

Dolphin Tale
August 10 at Lakeview Pavilion at Old Settlers Park

Parking is available by the Lakeview Pavilion at Old Settlers Park and at the parking garage behind the Main Street Plaza and there is no fee to park.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets in order to comfortably enjoy the movie. Kona Ice will be available for guests. Come and enjoy the summer tradition of Movies in the Park, FREE events for the entire family!

FREE MudQuest Family Adventure!

Roger Heaney — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:20:00 GMT

Round Rock Parks & Recreation Department presents the FREE MudQuest Family Adventure. The MudQuest Family Adventure is a themed adventure run offering the entire family more obstacles, more mud and more fun than your average run event. WARNING: You will get muddy from head to toe if you want to conquer the MudQuest Family Adventure!

Join us for the MudQuest Family Adventure and Round Rock the Boat Regatta all in the same day!

Theme:
"Pirates of the Rock". Set your sails on Bright Lake, venture the course, Mud and Muck as your family conquers both events! Come dressed as a pirate and win prizes! For more information about Round Rock the Boat Regatta, visit the information page here.

Join us from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Old Settlers Park for MudQuest Family Adventure and stay for Round Rock the Boat Regatta.

Register for MudQuest Family Adventure online now at www.roundrockrecreation.com. Once you go to our registration page, click on the special events tab to the left and follow the directions to register.

The event is free for the entire family but you must pre-register. The event is sponsored by KB Home Legends Village.

The MudQuest Family Adventure is another quality event brought to you by the Round Rock Parks & Recreation Department with special assistance from the MudQuest Adventure Run organization. Spaces will fill quickly, so register now.

Fall Fun Festival Monday, October 31st!

Roger Heaney — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:56:00 GMT

The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department Fall Fun Festival 2011 will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday, October 31st at the Lakeview Pavilion festival area at Old Settlers Park. This event is FREE and open to the public!

All residents are encouraged to come on down to the “Circus Fantasy” themed Fall Fun Festival. This is a fun and FREE event for toddlers and preschoolers. Participants will receive goodie bags full of candy at the entrance and then can go run and play all of the carnival games including cookie stacking, spider ring toss, pumpkin knock down and much more! Residents may also enjoy hayrides through the park and cookies and punch! Guest are encouraged to come in costume.

Round Rock Public Library staff will be at the event reading books at the festival and guests can climb on board a fire truck and meet the Round Rock firemen. Guests are encouraged to bring a canned food item to donate to the Round Rock Serving Center. The Round Rock Area Serving Center, a Texas non-profit corporation, also known as the Serving Center, carries out a community-wide mission of churches, other organizations and individuals serving human needs in the City of Round Rock and surrounding areas.

Bring the entire family and take part in this FREE annual event!

Family Campout in Old Settlers Park!

Roger Heaney — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:32:00 GMT

Fall is in the air and the weather is perfect for camping. The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department is bringing back family time through one of the great American past times. No, it's not baseball... it's camping! The whole family is invited to join in the fun during the Outdoor Family Campout on September 23 and 24 in Old Settlers Park leading into National Hunting and Fishing Day. There will be an assortment of fun and educational activities for the entire family including geocaching, rock climbing, s'mores, hay rides, ice cream making and more.

Each person is required to register for the Outdoor Family Campout. The $10 registration fee includes two meals, instructional how-to sessions, use of demonstration equipment, and an event t-shirt. Register online at www.roundrockrecreation.com or in person at the Parks and Recreation office.

Set up your tents and unroll your sleeping bags for an evening of fun and excitement in the great outdoors! After the Campout Make sure you enjoy National Hunting and Fishing Day!

The Family Campout is sponsored by REI and Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union.

"Movies in the Park" Tonight in Old Settlers Park!

Roger Heaney — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:10:00 GMT

University Federal Credit Union and the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department presents "Movies in the Park" at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy these FREE family events. Pre-movie activities start at 7:30 p.m. and the movies start at dark.

Summer schedule:
Shrek Forever After - (TONIGHT) Friday, June 24 at Lakeview Pavilion
Shrek Forever After is presented by University Federal Credit Union.

Despicable Me & Iron Man 2 - Monday, July 4 as part of the City of Round Rock's July 4th Frontier Days Festival.

Despicable Me will screen at the Rabb Pavilion and Iron Man 2 will screen at the Lakeview Pavilion.

Admission to "Movies in the Park" is free, courtesy of Time Warner Cable and University Federal Credit Union. Parking is FREE and available by the Lakeview and the Rabb Pavilions. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and picnic blankets in order to comfortably enjoy the movie. Concessions will be available.

Children can enjoy playing at the playground. Bring a volleyball to play at the nearby courts or another outdoor ball or toy to enjoy prior to the movie.

Try Pickleball for FREE this Wednesday night at Old Settlers Park!

Roger Heaney — Mon, 02 May 2011 20:55:00 GMT

All ages will enjoy Pickleball so bring yourself, your family, a water bottle and your tennis shoes and join us to learn the basics of Pickleball during the FREE introductory session to be held this Wednesday, May 4th from 6:00 - 8:00pm on the Old Settlers Park Tennis Courts.

USAPA Ambassador Phil Pensabene and players from Sun City Georgetown will cover rules, scoring and court position. All players will have an opportunity to play, so come out anytime between 6:00 and 8:00pm. You will be well on your way to becoming a stronger, healthier you while you laugh and enjoy yourself. To see Pickleball in action, visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqzPoRWlZxs

FREE Cardboard Boat Building Schools

Roger Heaney — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:34:00 GMT

Attend Boat Building School and take part in the annual "Round Rock the Boat Regatta"

Old Settlers Park will be full of spectators waiting to see who will float, sink or swim at the Round Rock the Boat Regatta at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14. Contestants make boats out of cardboard and tape and will rely on their inventions to keep them afloat as they race across the lake at Old Settlers Park.

Attend one of our Free Boat Building Schools and learn the art of cardboard boat building.

6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23 at the Allen R. Baca Center
9 a.m. Saturday, March 19 at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center
10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16 at REI in Round Rock
You may register for the Boat Building Schools or the main event at roundrockrecreation.com.

Get ready for some major family fun at the Round Rock the Boat Regatta!

Join the fun and "Exercise in the Parks"

Roger Heaney — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:54:00 GMT

Bring your family for a FREE exercise program lead by our Sports Capital of Texas Ambassadors! Join us for "Exercise in the Parks" the last Saturday of the month from January through April for a variety of exercise programs in Old Settlers Park. Come join the fun and get fit for 2011! Step Up to Recreation!

FREE Exercise Class Schedule:

Saturday, January 29th, 9:00am: Introduction/Old Settlers Park/soccer fields

Saturday, February 26th, 9:00am: Zumba/Old Settlers Park/Lakeview Pavilion

Saturday, March 26th, 9:00am: Core-Speed/Old Settlers Park/Football Fields

Saturday, April 30th, 9:00am: Run/Walk with Mayor Alan McGraw/Old Settlers Park Trails

Step Up to Recreation! Come Play in our Parks!

"Movies in the Park" coming to Round Rock!

Roger Heaney — Fri, 28 May 2010 21:39:00 GMT

Time Warner Cable and the City of Round Rock presents "Movies in the Park" at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy these free family events. Pre-movie activities start at 7:30 p.m. and the movies start at dark.

Summer 2010 Movies:
Friday, June 4: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Friday, July 16: Planet 51

Old Settlers Park Lakeview Pavilion is located at 3300 Palm Valley Boulevard (off of Harrell Park Way, behind the Dell Diamond).

Admission to "Movies in Your Park" is free, courtesy of Time Warner Cable. Parking is available by the Lakeview Pavilion and there is no fee to park. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and picnic blankets in order to comfortably enjoy the movie. Concessions will be available for guests.

Pre-movie activities:
Enjoy games and trivia hosted by Time Warner Cable. Children can enjoy playing at the playground. Bring a volleyball to play at the nearby courts or another outdoor ball or toy to enjoy prior to the movie.

Join the fun!

Round Rock the Boat Regatta this Saturday!

Roger Heaney — Wed, 12 May 2010 18:53:00 GMT

Round Rock the Boat Regatta takes place this Saturday, May 15 on the lake at Old Settlers Park. The pits will open at 10:00am and the races begin at noon! Come cheer on your favorite boat/team and see who will float, sink or swim at this family fun event. Contestants make boats out of cardboard and tape and rely on their inventions to keep them afloat as they travel across the lake at Old Settlers Park.
The fastest boats have the opportunity to compete in the finals.

All participants have a chance to win one of the following awards:

• That can’t be made of cardboard! Award
• Titanic Award—Most spectacular sinking
• Fast and Furious Award—Best time
• Who cares about the boat…we look good!
• People’s Choice Award—Prettiest Boat … Doesn’t have to float.
• Tiny Tim—Smallest boat finishing the race
• Big Bertha—Largest boat finishing the race

For more information, call Round Rock Parks and Recreation at (512) 218-5440 or visit www.roundrocktexas.gov/rocktheboat and check out the 2009 video.