Frontier Mountain West Sports Destination

Posted by admin in March 26th 2008

SPORTS DESTINATION:

Known as the “sports capital of Texas,” Round Rock has plenty to offer youth sports groups. The area plays host to many different sporting tournaments throughout the year. Groups can choose from several parks and complexes to hold their big game. Afterwards, they can go over to Dell Diamond to catch a Round Rock Express minor league baseball game. With so many attractions and things to do, students will stay busy on a trip to this little city in the heart of Texas.

Round Rock, Texas
CONTACT:
Round Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau
512-218-7094
www.sportscapitaloftexas.com

PLACES TO PLAY:

Clay Madsen Recreation Center. This 55,000-square-foot center has two full-size gymnasiums for basketball or volleyball.The facility also houses a six-lane, 25-yard lap pool, four racquetball courts and a cardio/weight room. Youth groups can take part in the many camps, clinics and tournaments hosted at the center year-round.

Northeast Metropolitan Park. Located in nearby Pflugerville, Northeast Metropolitan Park totals 349 acres and can accommodate a variety of youth sports groups. The park features 18 soccer fields (six with lights), four multi-purpose fields, eight lit baseball fields, a basketball court and a tennis court. Groups can take a break during their games at the sheltered pavilion and picnic area.

Old Settlers Park. A variety of sports cacan be accommodated at this 570-acre park. Old Settlers Park has 15 baseball fields (11with lights), five lit softball fields, two lit football fields, 12 littennis courts, two sand volleyball courts, and five regular-size,two small-size and 12 half-size soccer fields. The park also has picnic tables and concession stands. Southwest Williamson County Regional Park. Youth groups can travel to nearby Leander to this 100-acre park to play a variety of sports. The park boasts 11 soccer fields (four lit), two lit softball fields, a football field surrounded by a 400-meter track, eight tennis courts and six basketball courts. Plans to expand the park to its full 800-acre size are already underway. The city plans to add a veloway, skateboard park, pool, 18-hole golf course and an equestrian center.

PLACES TO HAVE FUN:

Inner Space Caverns. Students can visit “the most accessible caverns in Texas” in nearby Georgetown and get a glimpse of the location where Ice Age animals were once found. Groups will walk inside these 72-degree caverns and explore the trails within. Tours of varying difficulty and length are offered, and reservations are required for large groups. After exploring, head over to the Inner Space Mine to pan for gems and minerals.

Paintball Challenge Park. Teams can have some messy fun in this paintball park. It offers two 16,000-square-foot arena fields, a two-acre wooded course and a new tournament-style airball field. Different group packages are available, including night ball (paintball at nighttime). A deposit and reservation are required for large groups. Round Rock Premium Outlets. Students can stroll through the courtyards of this shopping center and browse the over 120 designer and name-brand outlet stores offering clothing, shoes, accessories, books and gifts. When they get hungry, students can choose from 10 restaurants.

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