The gist
Round Rock contracted SpawGlass to work on the Old Settlers buildout, including the water park expansion. New features for the water park include a “total action” river, a VIP lounge area with space for rental and an additional pool. This portion of Old Settlers park also includes two new parking lots with about 160 additional parking spaces.
The expansion will increase the current capacity of 1,600 by about 600, and the city has plans to keep the original water park open while constructing the new additions.
"We want to make sure that we have enough room to make sure we can view all the participants in there, and make sure we have a safe environment," Parks and Recreation Director Rick Atkins said at the meeting.
General Services Director Chad McDowell said the project is currently on schedule and on budget. The buildout for the water park will take about 14 months, with plans to break ground in February.
About the project
The Old Settlers Park buildout project began in September with construction on the Lakeview pavilion.
In addition to the Rock'N River expansion, future plans for the park include:
- Civil and electrical upgrades for built-in infrastructure for events
- Expanding the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex, including six new fields
- Expanding the Adult Recreation Complex, relocating the tennis complex and pickleball courts
- Improvements to Harrell Parkway
