Parks and Recreation
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting spring break or summer programs, and registration opens at 8 a.m. Monday, February 3, for residents and nonresidents. Summer camp registration will not open until March. Register online at https://georgetowntexas.gov/parks/programs/camps.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Lifeguards Katie Vasquez, left, and Alison Jaen work together to promote safety and fun at Georgetown’s public pools. (Photos courtesy City of Georgetown)
Lifeguards provide summer safety
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The public pools in Georgetown serve as a cooling place for residents during the scorching Texas summers. A common character seen at public pools are the city lifeguards.
Monday, July 1, 2024
Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District was the recipient of the 2024 Texas Recreation and Park Society gold medal for excellence in recreation and park management. Photo courtesy of Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District.
Brushy Creek MUD wins best Parks and Rec management
Nalani Nuylan
The Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District was awarded the 2024 Texas Recreation and Park Society gold medal for excellence in recreation and park management.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Color the sky with kites at Garey Park
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Bring your kite to color the sky at Garey Park with the Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department’s Color the Sky Kite Day on March 24.
The event will be held on in the meadow of Garey Park, 6450 RM 2243, from 1-4 p.m. Attendees will have to pay the park entrance fee.
Monday, March 4, 2024
Rendering shows the new facilities at Fritz Park, located in the heart of Hutto. Project is expected to begin in December. Illustration courtesy of the City of Hutto.
Hutto begins renovation for ‘premier’ park
Nalani Nuylan
Hutto City Council approved a renovation plan for Fritz Park, located on the east side of the city at 400 Park Avenue. According to the city, the project is scheduled to start in December.
Friday, November 3, 2023
Kerplunkin’ pumpkins
Nalani Nuylan
The City of Leander’s Parks and Recreation will host its Floating Pumpkin Patch at the Robin Bledsoe Pool from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 14.
Monday, October 9, 2023
Director of Road and Bridge J. Terron Everston, left, answers questions from residents about proposed 2023 road bond projects. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.
Williamson County hosts first bond information open house
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County residents had an opportunity to learn about and discuss the upcoming county bond election at an open house at the Georgetown Annex off of Wilco Way October 3.
Two county bonds will be up to vote in November.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Parks and Recreation to host skatepark workshop
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown’s Parks and Recreation Department is having its second design workshop for the new skatepark and pump track that will become a feature in Garey Park.
The workshop will be held over Zoom at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 7.
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Land purchased for future Southeast Georgetown park
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The City of Georgetown has purchased 35 acres of land in the southeastern portion of the city for a new park.
The park will be located at the intersection of SE Inner Loop and Southwestern Boulevard.
The land was purchased for $6 million.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Georgetown to use virtual reality for lifeguard training
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown is one of two cities in the United States selected to participate in a beta test for a new Lifeguard Virtual Reality Training App.
The Parks and Recreation Department is working with the American Red Cross to implement the technology which is expected to be released later this year.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023