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Everything’s bigger in Texas. And everything’s better in Round Rock. Our city holds the distinct title of “Sports Capital of Texas” for amateur, youth and recreational sports. When you’re ready to play, this is the place to be. Let’s take a look at the athletic facilities, unique recreation, fun dining and hotel options that make Round Rock so special.
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Rockin’ Facilities If there’s a game to be played, Old Settlers Park has a place to play it. Right now, this vast, 570-acre park hosts teams from around the block and from around the country on 20 lighted baseball fields, five lighted softball fields, two lighted football fields, 12 lighted tennis courts, two sand volleyball courts, and five regular-size, two small-size, and 12 half-size soccer fields. Champio
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And this year, major renovations took place to make Round Rock even more accommodating to its players. Improvements were made to Champion Fields which included the ball fields, dugouts and spectator areas of the existing 20-field youth baseball and softball complexes. New practice areas and a new five-field complex for softball (complete with concession, hitting area and covered seating) were constructed, too. Take a time-out and see these fields of dreams for yourself.
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Catch a Game at The Dell Diamond
Seeing a game in person at The Dell Diamond puts HD television broadcasts to shame. The home of the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, the Round Rock Express, is designed to allow amazing close-up views of the action and features numerous amenities for fan comfort and enjoyment (yes, including those delicious hot dogs and nachos). So, whether you’re here to see The Express or to see an amateur sporting event, you’re sure to be entertained from the first inning through overtime. Got a big game? We’ve got room at the 55,000-square-foot Clay Madsen Recreational Center. This unique facility has two full-size gymnasiums for basketball, volleyball or other indoor events. The facility also houses a six-lane, 25-yard lap pool, four racquetball courts and a cardio/weight room. And right behind the recreational center, we’ve even added the Round Rock Skate Park, a 14,000- square-foot skate park that includes a bowl and street component where you can kickflip and ollie to your heart’s content. There are many camps, clinics and tournaments hosted at the center year-round so there’s always a game going on, regardless of the season. Soccer and football fanatics especially enjoy the RRISD Athletic Complex’s special features, including the AstroPlay synthetic turf that has a uniform, shock-reducing thin elastic layer beneath the playing surface. The complex has a state-of-the-art JumboTron and seating capacity for 11,000. The size, comfort, and parking availability of this facility make it attractive for playoff games, tournaments, band competitions, and other events. Dragon Stadium is also a close-by option with its regulation football field and track and seating capacity for 8,800. Round Rock
And if you are looking for the perfect place to have a memorable, team-building outing that can bring any group together to shake off the stress of the daily grind, then check out the Austin Sports Arena. The18,000-square-foot facility can accommodate any sport including volleyball, dodgeball, inline hockey, futsal/soccer, It’s fu ll box lacrosse and floorball as well as roller skating. rippe y equippe d d !
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Round Rock is undefeated on the field, the course and the food court. After your home team wins a trophy, there’s plenty to see and do in Round Rock. Highlights include one-of-a-kind attractions, world-class shopping and championship golf. Ready for fun? Let’s go! Start your day off with a taste of yeasty heaven from Round Rock Donuts. The famous “orange donuts” have rolled out of the bakery by the dozens since 1926. People from all over the country come to try the tasty donuts. Venture below ground into 72-degree caverns and explore the trails at Inner Space Caverns, home to Ice Age animals many years ago. Cool off at the Rock ’N River Family Aquatic Center with twisting slides, lazy river and huge water playground. When in season, the Dell Diamond is an excellent place to kick back and watch the Round Rock Express compete for the championship title. Brushey Creek
Round Rock is a charming community located in the heart of Texas.
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Round Rock ranks No. 4 safest among America’s cities greater than 100,000 population.
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Second-fastest growing city in the nation
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In August 2008, Money Magazine named Round Rock as the 7th best American small city to live in.
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The city is known for its award-winning master plan, park system and school district as well as for having some of the lowest crime, property tax and utility rates in Texas.
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Downtown Round Rock was the scene of the notable gunfight and capture of the famous train robber Sam Bass.
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Rockin’ Attractions Cont... Before or after your sporting event, seven nearby golf opportunities await you. Panoramic vistas and rolling hills create the perfect landscape to challenge your game. Forest Creek, Teravista, White Wing, Legacy Hills, Avery Ranch, Blackhawk, and the Golf Club at Star Ranch are just minutes from your tournament or event. Each course offers a different test of your skills. Which one will you choose? Round Rock Premium Outlets
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Lace up your tennis shoes, bring your purse and get ready for a shopathon. Find great deals at the Round Rock Premium Outlets, where courtyards surround you with designer and namebrand outlet stores offering 25 to 65 percent off every day. Or, if modern furniture and wares are more your style, visit IKEA for 50 different room settings, a supervised children’s play area and a 250-seat restaurant serving Swedish specialties as well as American dishes. In historic downtown Round Rock, more traditional shopping experiences await. In Round Rock, there’s fun around every corner.
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Rockin’ Meeting Facilities Bring your next business event to Round Rock. Meetings. Conventions. Seminars. Receptions. Reunions. With exceptional facilities and high-end amenities and hotels, your business meeting will be a home run! The Austin Marriott North provides flexible function space to suit your needs, including their 8 executive boardrooms to the La Frontera Ballroom that can accommodate 700 for receptions and easily divides into six sections. The Williamson Conference Center handles 8 to 400 people and is perfect for business meetings, conventions or seminars. You can even schedule a meeting (from small meetings in a private suite to large events for up to 500 people) in the United Heritage Center multi-purpose facility located at the Dell Diamond. And when your meeting's over, take a seat at a game, grab a hot dog and check out the Round Rock Express (the Triple-A affiliate to the Houston Astros). United Heritage Center
Rockin’ Website Ready to schedule an event, or just want a little more info on Round Rock? Check out our all-new website where you can submit RFP’s and check for open dates using an interactive calendar. There’s a downloadable visitors guide, there are tons of pictures and videos of competitors in Round Rock sporting events and there’s even a link to our social media sites so you can follow all the action on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube. Game on!
Round Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau
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