WILLIAMSON COUNTY PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

NEW CHAMPION PARK COMING TO WILLIAMSON COUNTY

 

            October 20, 2004 (Georgetown, TX) – Williamson County commissioners authorized the Auditor’s Office to receive requests for qualifications for landscape architectural services for a new Williamson County park.  The park is approximately 35 acres and is located along the Brushy Creek Regional Trail between Round Rock and Cedar Park in Precinct 1.  An historic cemetery is located on the tract called Champion Cemetery after the Champion family.  Williamson County Precinct 1 Commissioner Lisa Birkman has proposed calling the new park Champion Park after the historic cemetery.

            Phase One of the park is anticipated to include a pavilion, fishing area and parking area with a budget of approximately $1.2 million.  This park is being created with funds from a $25 million park bond passed by Williamson County voters in 2000.  Requests for qualifications are due by November 9.  The planning and construction of the park is projected to take approximately 12 months.

            For more information on Williamson County Parks, visit their web site at www.wilco.org.

 

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