Park Cities Resources
University Park
City of University Park
The City of University Park is 3.8 square miles and is known for its
attractive homes,
numerous churches and beautiful parks, which set the mood for
family-oriented,
comfortable living. Residents are proud of the citys eight parks, a total
of 41 acres.
University Park, a predominantly residential community of 23,000
residents, is located approximately five miles north of downtown Dallas.
It is home to Southern Methodist University around which the town was
built. The location of University Park in north-central Dallas provides
easy access to a broad range of cultural recreational, shopping, and
business activities. The major shopping area is Snider Plaza, but the
historic Highland Park Village Shopping Center and NorthPark Mall are
nearby.
The city has a small-town feeling with its own municipal government, its
own public services (police and fire), and its own school district - the
highly acclaimed Highland Park Independent School District, with seven
schools and a total enrollment of more than 5,850 students. In state
testing, HPISD students consistently rank among the highest in the state,
with 97 percent of the graduating class typically continuing on to
college. More than 70 percent of residents over 25 have college or
advanced degrees, making University Park among the most highly-educated
cities in the nation.
University Park residents appreciate the personal care they receive from
the community-oriented city staff, especially in the area of police and
fire protection. A primary goal of the City is to provide and maintain a
secure residential atmosphere, and through a hometown policing approach,
the City maintains crime rates among the lowest in the metropolitan area.
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