Upcoming Events

Open to River Ranch 25 in ’25 Challenge Participants (Park Fees Apply)

Youth Participants Must Be 10 Years+ and Accompanied by an Adult

Open to the Public – No Registration Required

Dogs Cannot Be Accommodated on This Group Hike

Participants in the River Ranch 25 in ’25 Challenge are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to explore the RIVER VIEW LOOP with experienced Friends Hike Leaders who are familiar with park trails. This hike is categorized as “Easy” and will be conducted at a moderate pace. RIVER VIEW LOOP covers 4.58 miles and departs from Trailhead Parking West. For a turn-by-turn description of the route, CLICK HERE. Sturdy footwear and a generous supply of drinking water will be required! Meet the Hike Leaders at the meet-up location no later than 10 minutes prior to the departure time of 9:00 AM.

Open to the Public – No Registration Required (Park Fees Apply)

Meet Central Texas wildlife rehabilitator Ed Sones and at least eight of his “education” hawks and owls at an informal RAPTOR TALK sponsored by FRRCP at the River Ranch Interpretive Center amphitheater on Saturday afternoon, September 27, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. A resident of Cedar Park, Ed has been a wildlife rehabber for over thirty years and is licensed to handle birds of prey. During his volunteer career, Ed has personally rehabbed thousands of birds of well over 120 species. He has served on the board of Austin Area Wildlife Rehabilitation and is affiliated with Austin Wildlife Rescue. Local wildlife handlers Desiree Lavigne (Marble Falls) and Gerrie McCall (Okalla) will be on hand to assist Ed with his hour-long presentation.

Please bring a chair for viewing the presentation.

Photo: Red-Tailed Hawk, Texas Audubon Society, "Bird of the Week" April 23, 2025

Open to current, past and potential FRRCP members -- children welcome

Feel free to arrive anytime around 5:30 PM. We will gather in the outdoor beer garden where attendees may order food and beverage of their choice. The meeting will get underway around 6:00 PM.

As part of the agenda, a representative from the Williamson County Parks Department will provide attendees with a special report on current Wilco Parks Department activities and projects. Following a brief business meeting to recap last year's accomplishments and highlight plans for the months ahead, members will elect the Executive Committee members who will serve during our upcoming fiscal year.

Children are welcome and can enjoy the adjacent playground throughout our gathering. Unfortunately, pets cannot be accommodated at this event.

Open to River Ranch 25 in ’25 Challenge Participants (Park Fees Apply)

Youth Participants Must Be 10 Years+ and Accompanied by an Adult

Open to the Public – No Registration Required

Dogs Cannot Be Accommodated on This Group Hike

Participants in the River Ranch 25 in ’25 Challenge are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to explore the HORSESHOE LOOP with experienced Friends Hike Leaders who are familiar with park trails. This hike is categorized as “Easy” and will be conducted at a moderate pace. HORSESHOE LOOP covers 5.19 miles and departs from Trailhead Parking West. For a turn-by-turn description of the route, CLICK HERE. Sturdy footwear and a generous supply of drinking water will be required! Meet the Hike Leaders at the meet-up location no later than 10 minutes prior to the departure time of 9:00 AM.

Open to River Ranch 25 in ’25 Challenge Participants (Park Fees Apply)

Youth Participants Must Be 10 Years+ and Accompanied by an Adult

Open to the Public – No Registration Required

Dogs Cannot Be Accommodated on This Group Hike

Participants in the River Ranch 25 in ’25 Challenge are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to explore the PRAIRIE OVERLOOK LOOP with experienced Friends Hike Leaders who are familiar with park trails. This hike is categorized as “Easy” and will be conducted at a moderate pace. PRAIRIE OVERLOOK LOOP covers 5.40 miles and departs from Trailhead Parking East. For a turn-by-turn description of the route, CLICK HERE. Sturdy footwear and a generous supply of drinking water will be required! Meet the Hike Leaders at the meet-up location no later than 10 minutes prior to the departure time of 9:00 AM.