Round Rock opens bond-funded pickleball courts at Old Settlers Park

Round Rock Parks and Recreation opened new pickleball courts at the Adult Recreation Complex in Old Settlers Park on March 3, 2026, expanding space for players across the city as part of the voter-approved 2023 Bond Program. The city framed the installation as a bond-funded response to growing local demand and as one element in a multiyear parks expansion.

The City of Round Rock’s announcement said the new courts provide "dedicated space for one of the country’s fastest-growing sports and giving residents more room to play, practice and connect." The department described the facilities as "built to serve a wide range of players, from beginners learning the game to regulars looking for consistent court time" and called the improvement intended to "support day-to-day play while strengthening the park’s role as a hub for active lifestyles and community gathering."

Old Settlers Park, already described on the city site as "one of Round Rock’s largest and most active park destinations," will now include the new pickleball courts among its amenities. Community Impact reporter Manuel Holguin Jr. framed the opening as "another step in Round Rock's multiyear effort to expand recreation, sports facilities and event space" in a story published Mar 2, 2026 at 4:33 PM CST, underscoring that the courts are one piece of a broader parks investment.

Regional coverage amplified the bond connection: KVUE reported that "New pickleball courts are now open at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, with other recreational amenities under construction as part of a voter-approved bond." Social media reaction included an Instagram post noting, "New pickleball courts are now open at the Adult Recreation Center in Round Rock's Old Settlers Park. They look nice. New tennis courts also just" - a shorthand confirmation that visual upgrades and adjacent court work are visible to passersby.

The City of Round Rock uses the facility name "Adult Recreation Complex" on its official announcement; KVUE and the Instagram post used the alternative phrasing "Adult Recreation Center." The city release ties the courts to the "2023 GO Bond Projects" for voters' bond dollars, while broadcast and local reporting emphasized the voter-approved nature of the funding.

Available coverage and the city release do not list several commonly requested specifics: the number of courts installed, project cost or specific bond allocation, contractor names, reservation or fee policies, lighting specifications, or whether a formal ribbon-cutting took place. The city page that announced the opening points readers to the 2023 GO Bond Projects for bond-level details, and Community Impact carried local reporting context; further specifics will require City of Round Rock Parks & Recreation confirmation. The department expects the courts to be "a go-to amenity for friendly matches, fitness-focused play and social recreation," positioning Old Settlers Park to serve more players as the bond-funded upgrades continue.