Williamson County Parks

Russel Fishbeck, Wilco parks director, explains the new rental procedures for the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, June 17. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Russel Fishbeck, Wilco parks director, explains the new rental procedures for the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, June 17. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County revises park policies

Summer is in full swing. With families spending more time outdoors, Williamson County officials are adjusting park rental rules and reservation policies.
From left to right: Karla Murillo, Jamie Zavodny, Denise Register, Andrew Larsen, Marc Hibner, Madison Seale, Sean Stevens, Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, Jeffery Jenkins, Nathan Lerow, Russell Fishbeck, Jason Brown, Kelley Hernandez-Host, and Gabe Rodriguez break ground on the West Arena, Monday, December 2. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

From left to right: Karla Murillo, Jamie Zavodny, Denise Register, Andrew Larsen, Marc Hibner, Madison Seale, Sean Stevens, Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, Jeffery Jenkins, Nathan Lerow, Russell Fishbeck, Jason Brown, Kelley Hernandez-Host, and Gabe Rodriguez break ground on the West Arena, Monday, December 2. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County adds West Arena to Expo Center

 Williamson County broke ground on the Williamson County Expo Center West Arena during a ceremony on Monday, December 2 in Taylor.The West Arena project will feature a new 175-foot by 450-foot facility, including a covered arena.
Representatives celebrate the opening of new pickleball courts at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park in Leander.  Cutting the ribbon are, from left, Steve Loranger from USA Pickleball, Williamson County Parks Director Russell Fishbeck, Commissioner Terry Cook, Jo Tramell from USA Pickleball, George Olivencia from USA Pickleball, Commissioner Valerie Covey, Walter Sotillo from Round Rock Pickleball and Izaak Gonzalez from HUDEF Pickleball Pro Team. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Representatives celebrate the opening of new pickleball courts at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park in Leander. Cutting the ribbon are, from left, Steve Loranger from USA Pickleball, Williamson County Parks Director Russell Fishbeck, Commissioner Terry Cook, Jo Tramell from USA Pickleball, George Olivencia from USA Pickleball, Commissioner Valerie Covey, Walter Sotillo from Round Rock Pickleball and Izaak Gonzalez from HUDEF Pickleball Pro Team. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

New county pickleball courts open to residents

Six new pickleball courts have opened at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, located at 3005 County Road 175 in Leander.
Valerie Covey, Williamson County Precinct 3 Commissioner, center, is joined by the Wilco Parks Department, contractors and community members to break ground on the improvement projects for Berry Springs Park and Preserve on Friday, March 8.   Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Valerie Covey, Williamson County Precinct 3 Commissioner, center, is joined by the Wilco Parks Department, contractors and community members to break ground on the improvement projects for Berry Springs Park and Preserve on Friday, March 8. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Berry Springs Park face lift underway

Williamson County broke ground Friday on several projects to reshape offerings at Berry Springs Park and Preserve, 1801 County Road 152, Georgetown.

County Briefs

The basketball and tennis courts at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, 3005 County Road 175, Leander, are being resurfaced, repainted and restriped now through April 12.
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Williamson County launches first Citizens’ Academy

The first-ever Williamson County Government Citizens’ Academy will be held in April.   The eight-week course is designed to provide insight into the inner workings of county government and showcase the opportunities county residents have to be involved in their community.
Williamson County Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey cuts a ribbon to celebrate the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park lighting project. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey cuts a ribbon to celebrate the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park lighting project. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County park shines with new light fixtures, ribbon-cutting

Williamson County held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the sports fields and courts lighting project completion at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park in Leander on December 12.