City of University Park, Texas
Committed to Excellence
COVID-19 Updates and Information.
The Arbor - January 2021
Searchers recover the body of UPPD Sergeant Robert Ramsey in the waters of Lake Tawakoni
Chief of Police retires after 16 years, new Chief of Police appointed
December 2020 UPdate
Stormwater Detention Project wraps up in Caruth Park
Friday, January 15 at 10:45 a.m. - Virtual Baby Story Time.
Wednesday, January 20 at 3:45 p.m. - Virtual Preschool STEAM and Stories.
Thursday, January 21 at 10:45 a.m. - Virtual Toddler Story - UP Public Library
Friday, January 22 at 10:45 a.m. - Virtual Baby Story Time.
Wednesday, January 27 at 3:45 p.m. - Virtual Preschool STEAM and Stories.
Thursday, January 28 at 10:45 a.m. - Virtual Toddler Story - UP Public Library
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 - City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 - City Council Meeting
The City's Parks & Recreation Department is responsible for maintaining and developing eight major parks to serve a wide variety of recreational and leisure needs for residents both today and in the future. The Department is committed to providing and maintaining the parklands in a quality cost-effective manner.
Our vision is to create community through People, Parks, Programs and Preservation.
Our mission is to provide lifelong recreation and leisure opportunities for our residents, neighbors and guests through high quality programs in well-managed parks and recreation facilities.
4420 Worcola Street Dallas, TX 75206 General Parks/Maintenance Information: upparks@uptexas.org Pass Information: uppasses@uptexas.org
3501 Lovers Lane University Park, TX 75205 214-987-5611 The Holmes Aquatic Center is located within Curtis Park. The complex is open from late May through Labor Day. The facility is available for University Park residents and those who reside in the Highland Park Independent School District only. Jump into summer with our Aquatic Programs! We offer swim lessons for children ages 3 and older. We also have a swim team for swimmers ages 5 to 17.
The City offers six double tennis courts for recreational tennis play. All courts have fiberglass practice backboards and are lighted for evening play.
The parks are available for events such as birthday parties and picnics. Park reservations require a security deposit and a land use fee. For events over 200 guests, a formal request must be submitted in writing and approved by the City Council. Click here to view the park rules.