From favorite prks and trails to signature community events, Round Rock Parks nd Recreation earned 16 honors in the 2026 Best of Round Rock Awards, including for first-place, seven second-place and four third-place finishes.
Presented by Round the Rock, the annual community-voted awards recognize local favorites across Round Rock. This year’s honors highlight the City’s parks, trails, facilities and special events, including first-place recognition for Light Up the Lake, Play for All Abilities Park, Brushy Creek Trail and The Rabb House.
Round Rock Parks and Recreation Award Winners
1st Place
2nd Place
- Old Settlers Park – Best ‘Round Rock’ Thing to Do
- Light Up the Lake – Best Annual Event
- Sertoma Independence Day Parade & Frontier Days – Best Holiday Event
- Round Rock Juneteenth Festival – Best Music Event
- Lakeview Pavilion and Stage – Best Outdoor Venue
- Joanne Land Playground – Best Playground
- Allen R. Baca Center – Best Senior Event/Activities
3rd Place
- 9/11 Flag Tribute presented by The Texas Fallen Project – Best Annual Event
- Friday Fun Nights at Lakeview: Pizza Party – Best Food Event/Festival
- Round Rock Juneteenth Festival – Best Holiday Event
- Trailside Market – Best Pop Up Market
Voted on by the community, these awards recognize the parks, places and events that bring residents together and contribute to what makes Round Rock a special place to live.
For more information about the awards, visit BestofRoundRockTX.com.
Learn more about Round Rock Parks and Recreation at roundrocktexas.gov/parksandrec.
