Tree-mendous celebration at Rockwall’s Park at Emerald Bay

Tree-mendous celebration at Rockwall’s Park at Emerald Bay

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 7, 2022) Did you know? The City of Rockwall has planted over 468 trees in the last four years in parks, medians and along trails. Although severe weather delayed the city’s 4th annual Arbor Day celebration, city staff planted this Gingko tree at The Park at Emerald Bay after the storm cleared. […]

Heath 2020: Plans for Christmas in the Park, tree lighting, carriage rides

Heath 2020: Plans for Christmas in the Park, tree lighting, carriage rides

UPDATE Nov. 16, 2020 – From the City of Heath: “It is with regret that we inform you the City is canceling the December 1 Christmas Kick Off in Towne Center Park. Although every effort was made to plan a limited attendance gathering, the City has decided today to take the most cautious approach to […]

Fate Splash Pad now open at Robert Smith Family Park

Fate Splash Pad now open at Robert Smith Family Park

(FATE, TX – June 5, 2020) Fate Splash Pad is now open in Robert Smith Family Park, 1220 CD Boren Parkway! The hours are from 8 AM until 9 PM. Please remember to have fun but maintain social distance and use hand sanitizers. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The splash pad has an automated water circulation system. Due […]

2019 Heath Holiday in the Park draws record crowd

2019 Heath Holiday in the Park draws record crowd

A pretty winters’ eve, sparkling Christmas lights, charming musical performances, festive activities, fabulous food trucks AND Santa all helped draw a record crowd to the City of Heath’s 25th Annual Holiday in the Park on December 6 at Towne Center Park. The City of Heath’s Special Events Board thanks everyone who made the evening possible […]

City of Heath to Present Annual Independence Day Parade & Celebration in the Park

Veterans Invited to Ride in Special Float (HEATH, TX – May 28, 2019) For a patriotic hometown American experience, join the festivities at the City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade on Thursday, July 4. Parade entry awards will be presented during a patriotic celebration immediately after the parade in Towne Center Park featuring a live […]

Community Kicks Off Easter at Fun & Fit in the Park, featuring Heart of Heath 5k and 1-Mile Family Run

Community Kicks Off Easter at Fun & Fit in the Park, featuring Heart of Heath 5k and 1-Mile Family Run

(HEATH, TX – May 1, 2019) The sun was shining and the skies were bright blue for one of the first Saturdays in weeks when the Heath community gathered for Fun & Fit in the Park, featuring the annual Heart of Heath 5k and One-Mile Family Run. The fabulous weather helped draw 366 runners and walkers, […]

The New Horizon: Projects Coming to Rockwall County in 2018

The New Horizon: Projects Coming to Rockwall County in 2018

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 5, 2018) Rockwall County continues to be among the fastest growing counties not only in the state of Texas, but across the nation. And why not? Rockwall bolsters a top-notch school district, unique places to shop and eat, and a vast open space system featuring 990 total acres of park land […]

Dignitaries help City of Rockwall unveil The Park at Stone Creek this weekend

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 26, 2017) Rockwall is preparing to gather this weekend to Go Outside and Play! The City of Rockwall will officially unveil The Park at Stone Creek, located at 200 Featherstone Drive within the Stone Creek neighborhood. The ceremony is set to take place this Saturday, January 28 at 11 a.m. The […]

Rockwall police still searching for suspect in carjacking at local park

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 14, 2016) The robbery occurred on Wednesday night, May 11, when a man approached a handful of parents after a baseball game at Harry Myers Park. The suspect indicated he was armed, although no weapon was seen–and he asked the parents, “if they valued their kids more than their car.” Feeling […]

Rockwall introduces new, barrier free playground at Yellowjacket Park

Ribbon Cutting Event Set for Aug 8 ROCKWALL,TX. (July 22, 2015) The redevelopment of Yellowjacket Park includes a new barrier free playground amenity. This shaded play structure was designed for children and adults of all abilities. The Rockwall City Council studied how it could develop a barrier-free park that would accommodate a wide range of special […]