The grant funding the expansion comes from Republic Services Recycling.
What you need to know
The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department was awarded the National Neighborhood Promise grant from Republic Services in January. The $250,000 funds branded playground equipment, while the city will pay $536,468 to prepare a site for and install the new equipment in an undeveloped portion of the park, city documents show.
The details
The funds come from the city's 2023 bond, which included funds for park improvements.
Included in plans for the park expansion are:
- A Republic Services-themed recycling truck slide
- Interactive play recycling center
- Interactive wall
- Accessible globe spinner
