Feature Illustration: Artist rendering of the proposed project. Image: City of Round Rock.
Posted: 7-30-2025
Round Rock (Williamson County) — The city is moving forward with significant improvements to the land under the iconic downtown water tower.
At its July 24 meeting, City Council approved a $4.8 million contract with Millis Development and Construction to carry out the Town Green Downtown Park project. MDC was selected as the most qualified proposer among three bidding firms due to its strong track record of completing urban park projects of similar size and complexity. Funded through the City’s General Self-Financed Construction fund, the project will revitalize this high-profile downtown space into a more functional and inviting gathering plaza for residents and visitors.
Construction is expected to begin in September and is anticipated to last approximately nine months.
The project will feature a great lawn with high-quality natural turf, social lawns with both synthetic and natural surfaces, wooden deck seating and a food truck parking area. The space will be flexible and have the potential to host outdoor movie nights and evening activations with illuminated benches and interactive features.
A portion of the Town Green will be designated as Koughan Memorial Plaza—preserving the legacy of William Koughan, whose CPA office once stood at the foot of the tower. In 1999, his wife, Ruth Koughan, donated funds to create a small park in his memory.
One of the project’s central elements is the renovation of the historic Johnson Building that fronts Mays Street. Portions of the building, including the original gas station structure, will be preserved and repurposed to house public restrooms and event storage for large downtown gatherings. The City also plans to reinstall the decorative gas pumps and incorporate sculptures that celebrate the site’s history, including a tribute to Round Rock’s iconic domino players.
According to Round Rock Parks and Recreation Director Rick Atkins, necessary maintenance to the downtown water tower’s lighting will be addressed in coordination with the Town Green improvements. The work follows damage caused by invasive monk parakeets that chewed through parts of the tower’s lighting system.
Edited from news release.
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