ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 2026) — Rockwall will celebrate its 172nd birthday with the annual Founders Day Festival on Saturday, May 16. Presented by Hiley Chevrolet of Rockwall, this free, family-friendly event spans Downtown Rockwall and Harry Myers Park, offering a full day of entertainment, activities, and live music. Festivities begin downtown with the Rockwall […]
Let’s Celebrate Rockwall’s 172nd Birthday! Saturday, May 16 from 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM | Downtown Rockwall and Harry Myers Park Rockwall is throwing one big birthday bash and you’re invited! Join us Saturday, May 16 for a full day of fun, food, family activities, and free live music as we celebrate Rockwall’s 172nd Founders Day. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 16, 2026) Celebrate Rockwall’s 172nd birthday as the city commemorates Founders Day on Saturday, May 16. The free festival takes place both in downtown Rockwall and at Harry Myers Park, with a robust lineup of family programming that begins at 8 a.m. downtown and culminates that evening in the park with high-energy […]
Update (March 11, 2026) – The community is welcome to attend a special ceremony and placement of a memorial plaque honoring the life and legacy of Jennifer Humes at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11 at Harry Myers Park. Rockwall, TX (February 5, 2026) – It’s always nice to start the week with a feel-good job. […]
Rockwall, TX (October 31, 2024) – Rockwall Police Officer’s Association announced a location change for the Santa Cops 4 Kids 5k & Fun Run. Due to construction at Wilkerson Sanders Memorial Stadium, the annual event will now take place at Harry Myers Park. The event, which raises funds and awareness for Women in Need and […]
Rockwall, Texas (September 12, 2024) – The City of Rockwall is thrilled to announce the return of the much-anticipated annual event, the Rockwall Rib Rub Run and Roll, set to take place on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, at Harry Myers Park and Downtown Rockwall. This family-friendly event promises a full day of activities, including a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 22, 2022) Rockwall Parks & Recreation will present the 14th Annual Rib Rub Run & Roll Saturday, Oct. 1 at Harry Myers Park with additional activities in Downtown Rockwall. Here’s the line-up of events: Saturday, October 1st Race – Begins and ends at Harry Myers Park (parking available across the street) – […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 19, 2022) Hundreds of excited residents showed up to celebrate the City of Rockwall’s Parks and Recreation Department’s grand re-opening on Saturday of their newly renovated KidZone at Harry Myers Park. Rockwall Mayor Kevin Fowler welcomed the crowd, and the Director of Parks and Recreation, Travis Sales, introduced all the fun-filled new […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 5, 2022) Rockwall Parks and Recreation presents the 4th of July Parade and Fireworks on Monday, July 4, 2022. Parade starts at 11 a.m. at Utley Middle School. There will be a parachute jump, live music by Southern Ride from 7 to 9 p.m., and fireworks at dusk Harry Myers Park. Families […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 27, 2022) The community is encouraged to participate in Global Youth Service Day set for 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall, hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. This is an opportunity for everyone in the community to help beautify and spruce up the […]
