Bowman Park upgrades completed in Round Rock

Bowman Park in Round Rock received a new playground April 23 as part of its community development program.

The details

The new equipment includes two play structures, swings and shade shells to replace the previous playground. Bowman Park, located at 950 E. Bowman Road, last received new equipment in 2009, according to a city news release.

Federal Community Development Block Grants funded the playground project, and amounted to $155,623. This upgrade is apart of the larger park renovations, which include the Bowman Park trail expansion and improvements to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

About the program

Through its annual CDBG action plan, Round Rock provides housing programs, infrastructure, parks, entrepreneurial opportunities and public services to assist low-and-moderate-income residents.

Other recent CDBG projects include the construction of sidewalks in the Chisholm Valley neighborhood, ADA playground equipment installation at Settlement Park, and funding community service programs like CASA, Round Rock Area Serving Center and Meals on Wheels.