PARDcast Round Rock Parks and Recreation

Upcoming Events • Moonlight Movie Night is coming back to Yonders Point on Friday, Sept 6th with an exhilarating showing of Top Gun: Maverick. The festivities start at 7:30pm, with the movie starting at 8pm. This event will also serve as part of the opening of the 9/11 Memorial….(next event) • 9/11 Memorial at Flag Plaza presented by the Texas Fallen Project, Inc. will be at Flag Plaza at Yonders Point in Old Settlers Park. The memorial will open evening of Friday, Sept. 6th and will be up through Sept 11th. 4,000 American Flags will be placed at Flag Plaza. The community is invited to come view, take pictures of, and walk through the Memorial. The Texas Fallen Project will also be on site the evening of Friday, Sept 6th to hand out swag and talk about the memorial. • The Baca Center is hosting a GRAND Afternoon Event celebrating grandparents and grand-friends on Sun, Sept. 8th at the Baca Center. Enjoy a special time with your family while participating in crafts, games, and refreshments. • The Family Campout is Sept 13-14 at Old Settlers Park! Come spend the night in the park! You’ll pop your tent, have dinner, play games, eat s’mores, watch a movie in the park, and then off to sleep. Wake up with the sunrise and enjoy a pancake breakfast. Registration is required so make sure to head to roundrockrecreation.com to register before it’s too late! • Friday Fun Nights at Yonders Point is bringing back one of our favorite themes, the Pizza Party! Join us at Yonders Point in Old Settlers Park on Friday, Sept 27th from 7-10pm, for games and activities, live music, 2 giant 8ft pizzas from Dirt Road Cookers, and a movie in the park, and more. • Adaptive and Inclusive Family Jamboree will be at the Play for All Abilities Park on Sat., Sept 28th, from 9am-12pm. Individuals with disabilities and their families are invited to join RR PARD and Casey’s Circle to learn about local special needs resources and enjoy booths, games, crafts, music, snacks and more. Registration is required. Register at Caseyscircle.org. • Adaptive and Inclusive Trunk or Treat, in partnership with Ascension Seton Williamson, will be on Oct 19th at Asencion Seton Williamson (201 Seton Parkway). Trunk sign up is OPEN and space is limited. It’s a great way for your family, organization, or group to serve the community – decorate your trunk and hand out goodies to our special needs trick or treaters. • More info at roundrocktexas.gov/parks&rec & click on Special Events. Athletics • Peak Performance Academy registration is open. Join the Round Rock Trackers Track and Field Team for our Fall Training Program, open to boys and girls ages 5-18, starting in Sept. • Soccer Shots Fall/Winter/Spring programs start in early Sept. This is a non-competitive soccer skills program geared towards children ages 2-8 years, that emphasizes having fun while learning foundational skills to get started in the sport. • New season of Adult Kickball, Pickleball, and Sand Volleyball Leagues are open for registration. Leagues begin in October so if you’re interested in playing, grab your friends and register now. • Tennis Lessons are open for registration for Fall/Winter/Spring. The Sept lessons are almost full but there are plenty of lessons throughout the rest of this year and early 2025 so if you’re interested in learning the game, register now. • More info & registration for all of these athletic programs online at roundrockrecreation.com Recreation • Registration is open for our Kids Clubhouse Afterschool Program. School is back in session so if you are looking for an awesome afterschool program, look no further than Kids Clubhouse. We’ve got engaging activities, a fun, safe, structured environment, and we pick up from Blackland Prairie, Gattis, Forrest Creek, Voigt, and Callison Elementary schools. Register online at roundrockrecreation.com. • From art to Zumba RR PARD has a place for you, your family, and your kids. Check out all of our programs in our Fall/Winter/Spring 2025 Program Guide, available at roundrocktexas.gov/parksandrec, and register for the programs of your choice at roundrockrecreation.com Aquatics • Swim Lessons coming up Sept 10-19 at Lake Creek Pool on Tues and Thur. • Fall Lifeguard Training Classes coming up over Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks. • You can see, and register for, our available swim lessons and lifeguard training classes online at roundrockrecreation.com Stay Connected • PARDcast is available on several of your favorite podcast apps • You can also ask Alexa & Google to play the latest Round Rock Parks & Recreation PARDcast. • Stay connected with us on FB, Insta, X, Threads, & Youtube. • Make sure to Like, Follow, & Subscribe Stay Connected with Round Rock Parks and Recreation's PARDcast!  Facebook:   @roundrockparksandrec Instagram:  @roundrockpard X:  @roundrockpard Youtube:  RoundRockParksandRecreation Parks and Recreation: www.roundrocktexas.gov/parksandrec Registration: www.roundrockrecreation.com City of Round Rock: www.roundrocktexas.gov PARDcast is available on several of your favorite podcast apps. You can also ask Alexa and Google to play the latest Round Rock Parks and Recreation PARDcast. Stay connected with us on FB, Insta, X, Threads, and Youtube. Make sure to Like, Follow, and Subscribe! CONTRIBUTORS Hosts: Maggie & Todd

• Welcome to the Round Rock Parks & Recreation April 2024 PARDcast. • We are hanging out at Kinningham Park asking people of they’re down with OPP. • The Kinningham House is just one of the PARD facilities available for rental. You can view available facilities & details at roundrocktexas.gov/rentals • Earth Day will be at the Rabb Pavilion in Old Settlers Park on Sat April 20 from 9am-12pm. Free event. Park clean up, visit exhibitors, learn ways to protect environment, & activities & services. • First ever Jazz at the Windmill will be at Yonders Point in Old Settlers Park on Fri April 26 from 6-9pm. Embrace the New Orleans vibe. Live music by the Boss Street Brass B&, food trucks, Mardi Gras beads, & more. • The AIR Un-Birthday Party will be at Play for All Park on Mon May 6 from 5:30-7:30pm. RR PARD & Casey’s Circle invite individuals with disabilities & their families to join us in celebrating our Un-Birthdays. Register at caseycircle.org/unbirthday! • An Evening Under the Stars will be at Centennial Plaza on Thur May 9 from 7-10pm. For ages 50+ & will feature music & dancing, hors d’oeurvres & drinks. Tickets are available now. • Donut Dash 5K will take place on Sat May 11 in Downtown RR. Race will start at Prete Plaza at 7am & make sure to join us for the post race after party at the Water Tower. Registration is open. • Tickets & more info at roundrocktexas.gov/parks&rec & click on Special Events. • Adult Sport Meet Ups begin April 9 (tue) & registration is still open. First meet up is Sand Volleyball. • Speaking of Sand Volleyball, the Adult S& Volleyball League begins April 25. Both team & free agent registration is open. • Adult Kickball League begins April 15 for both the Yellow & Red Ball Levels. The Yellow Ball Level still has some spots open so if you’re interested in playing, you can still register. • Adult Pickleball League begins April 23 for the Tue section, & April 24 for the Wed sessions. There are still a few spots open in the April sessions & the July sessions. • Youth Track & Field starts April 23 & registration is still open. • More info & registration for all of these athletic programs online at roundrockrecreation.com • Registration is open for our STEAM Camps from chess to art, cooking to Minecraft, our special interest camps offer something for everyone to enjoy. • We are celebrating International Dance Day on April 27 from 9am to noon at Centennial Plaza with a free dance fitness workshop featuring several different dance styles. Registration is encouraged! • You can find more info & registration for all of our STEAM Camps & our International Dance Day workshop online at roundrockrecreation.com • Registration is open for April & May Lifeguard Training & Certification Classes. Lock in your training spot & register at roundrockrecreation.com. Individuals who commit to work for the RR PARD lifeguard team for the summer season will receive a discount on class registration fee. Contact pardcustomerservice@roundrocktexas.gov or call 512-218-5540 for more info. • Speaking of lifeguards, currently hiring for several aquatics positions (especially lifeguards). Visit roundrocktexas.gov/jobs to find all available job listings. • Find info about all of our outdoor pools & season hours of operation at roundrocktexas.gov/pools Stay Connected with Round Rock Parks and Recreation's PARDcast!  Facebook:   @roundrockparksandrec Instagram:  @roundrockpard X:  @roundrockpard Youtube:  RoundRockParksandRecreation Parks and Recreation: www.roundrocktexas.gov/parksandrec Registration: www.roundrockrecreation.com City of Round Rock: www.roundrocktexas.gov PARDcast is available on several of your favorite podcast apps. You can also ask Alexa and Google to play the latest Round Rock Parks and Recreation PARDcast. Stay connected with us on FB, Insta, X, Threads, and Youtube. Make sure to Like, Follow, and Subscribe! CONTRIBUTORS Hosts: Maggie & Todd

• Summer 2024 program guide will be coming early March and will have information on all of the upcoming summer special events, athletics, camps, programs, and more. The virtual program guide will be available online at roundrocktexas.gov/parksandrec • Summer Registration opens Tue Mar 5! That means registration for summer camps, sports camps, swim lessons, and more! Registration will be available at roundrockrecreation.com • RR PARD Summer Jobs are Now Hiring! We want you on our crew! Flexible schedules, new friends, and tons of fun await you this summer! Applications are open for lifeguards, pool attendants, cashiers, swim instructors, summer camp counselors and supervisors and more. Visit roundrocktexas.gov/jobs for more information. • The AIR Spring Fling Dance will be at the Rabb House on Fri March 22 from 6-8pm. Enjoy a night of dancing, fun, family, and more. • The AIR Easter Egg Hunt will be at the Play for All Park on Sat Mar 23 from 10-11am. This is a free event but registration is required and space is limited. • These are both Adaptive and Inclusive events focusing on creating a fun, family-centered environment for individuals with disabilities and their families. • The Flashlight Egg Hunt will be at Old Settlers Park on Thur Mar 28 from 6-10pm. Grab your basket and a flashlight and enjoy a eggs, candy, prizes, a movie in the park, and tons of fun! Tickets are PRE-SALE ONLY! • Tickets and more info on all of these events can be found at roundrocktexas.gov/parksandrec and click on Special Events. • Tickets are required for these events and Registration is now open! Visit roundrockrecreation.com and search the event name. • Registration is open for Spring Break Lifeguard Training. Classes will run Mar 11-15 from 10am-6pm. Last year’s lifeguard jobs filled up in a flash so don’t wait! Lock in your training spot and register at roundrockrecreation.com • Find info about all of our outdoor pools and season hours of operation at roundrocktexas.gov/pools • PARDcast is available on several of your favorite podcast apps and as a video on our socials and youtube • You can also ask Alexa and Google to play the latest Round Rock Parks and Recreation PARDcast. • Stay connected with us on FB, Insta, X, Threads, and Youtube. • Make sure to Like, Follow, and Subscribe Stay Connected with Round Rock Parks and Recreation's PARDcast!  Facebook:   @roundrockparksandrec Instagram:  @roundrockpard X:  @roundrockpard Youtube:  RoundRockParksandRecreation Parks and Recreation: www.roundrocktexas.gov/parksandrec Registration: www.roundrockrecreation.com City of Round Rock: www.roundrocktexas.gov PARDcast is available on several of your favorite podcast apps. You can also ask Alexa and Google to play the latest Round Rock Parks and Recreation PARDcast. Stay connected with us on FB, Insta, X, Threads, and Youtube. Make sure to Like, Follow, and Subscribe! CONTRIBUTORS Hosts: Maggie & Todd

Upcoming Events • The Adaptive and Inclusive Family Winter Ball will be at the Baca Center on Sat Jan 20 from 6-8pm. Enjoy a night of dancing, fun, family, and more. Tickets are pre-sale only. More info and tickets at roundrocktexas.gov/parksandrec or at roundrockrecreation.com • The Allen R. Baca Center is rolling out the red carpet for our annual Senior Prom “A Night in Hollywood” on Fri Feb 2 from 6-10pm. Join us for commemorative photos, cocktails, dinner, dancing, dessert, and more. Space is Limited. Tickets at roundrocktexas.gov/parksandrec or at roundrockrecreation.com • The Daddy Daughter Dance is on Fri Feb 9th from 6-9pm. This year’s “Wild About Dad” theme invites you to hop, pounce, or crawl on over to the Kalahari Kilimanjaro Ballroom for light snacks, a live DJ, a dance contest, and more. Tickets at roundrocktexas.gov/parksandrec or at roundrockrecreation.com • For more info on these and other upcoming events visit roundrocktexas.gov/parksandrec and click on Special Events. Program Guide • The Fall/Winter/Spring 2023-2024 program guide is out now. Check it out to find information on upcoming special events, athletics, camps, afterschool programs and more. You can access the virtual program guide online at roundrocktexas.gov/parksandrec and program registration is available at roundrockrecreation.com • Be on the lookout for the Summer 2024 program guide, coming in early Feb. Rock’N River • Rock’N River season passes are now available at roundrocktexas.gov/river • Find information about all of our outdoor pools and season hours of operation at roundrocktexas.gov/pools Athletics • Adult Leagues will start the last week of January o Cornhole 1/25 and 1/23 o Pickleball 1/23 and 1/24 o Softball 1/21,23,24,25,26 o Sand Volleyball 1/25 • Tennis Lessons start the first week of February – still time to register • Youth Soccer registration closes February 11 – season starts Feb 26 Stay Connected with Round Rock Parks and Recreation's PARDcast!  Facebook:   @roundrockparksandrec Instagram:  @roundrockpard X:  @roundrockpard Youtube:  RoundRockParksandRecreation Parks and Recreation: www.roundrocktexas.gov/parksandrec Registration: www.roundrockrecreation.com City of Round Rock: www.roundrocktexas.gov PARDcast is available on several of your favorite podcast apps. You can also ask Alexa and Google to play the latest Round Rock Parks and Recreation PARDcast. Stay connected with us on FB, Insta, X, Threads, and Youtube. Make sure to Like, Follow, and Subscribe! CONTRIBUTORS Hosts: Maggie & Todd