City of University Park, Texas
Committed to Excellence
COVID-19 Updates and Information.
Apply for the 2021-22 Youth Advisory Commission.
Storm repairs - City, State, FEMA information and scams.
The Arbor - March 2021
Winter Storm Recap - by the numbers.
UPFD to participate in NFPA's Community Risk Reduction program.
Wednesday, March 10 at 3:45 p.m. - Virtual Preschool STEAM and Stories.
Thursday, March 11 at 10:45 a.m. - Virtual Toddler Story - UP Public Library
Friday, March 12 at 10:45 a.m. - Virtual Baby Story Time.
Wednesday, March 17 at 3:45 p.m. - Virtual Preschool STEAM and Stories.
Thursday, March 18 at 10:45 a.m. - Virtual Toddler Story - UP Public Library
Friday, March 19 at 10:45 a.m. - Virtual Baby Story Time.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 - City Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 6, 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.