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City of University Park, Texas, 3800 University Blvd. |
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Movie in the Park and Public Safety Open House - May 12 |
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Grab your lawn chairs and meet us at Goar Park on Friday, May 12 for a Movie in the Park & Public Safety Open House!
Stop by the UPFD fire station to check out our police and fire fleet, meet some police officers and firefighters, and spray the fire hose! Activities in the park will also include face painting, bounce houses and more, followed by a showing of DC League of Super-Pets.
The fun begins at 6 p.m. The movie starts at 8:30 p.m.
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Reminder on Block Party requirements |
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May is here, and graduations, wedding receptions and summer holiday gatherings are just weeks away. While these private events are certainly reasons to celebrate, since they involve only a house or two, they are not in line with the requirements of a Block Party, which by definition, is an event that is held for the enjoyment of all the residents on your block.
While the City's Traffic Division is happy to provide you with Block Party signage and cones, keep in mind that during the party your street must remain accessible to residents on the block and to emergency vehicles. This means you can't have bounce houses, tents and audio/visual equipment in the way. To learn more about the City's Block Party requirements, please click on the green tab.
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Park Cities 4th of July Parade and festivities |
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Mark your calendars now! In conjunction with the Rotary Club of Park Cities, on Tuesday, July 4, floats, fire trucks, antique vehicles, a band or two and decorated bikes and their riders will start things off near Highland Park Town Hall and finish in Goar Park. That morning, the park will be filled with merchant booths, bounce houses and lots of other family fun.
In the coming weeks, we'll have more details about these festivities in our City newsletters, on the City's website and on our social media platforms!
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Have you used the Hilltop Plaza parking garage yet? |
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The blistering heat will be here before you know it. Now, you can keep your vehicle cool and dry when you go to eat and shop in Snider Plaza. Through an agreement between the City and building management, your first hour of parking in Hilltop Plaza’s parking garage is free, and the rate is only $4 an hour after that. At City expense, dozens of Snider Plaza employees have been provided with passes to do the same thing. This mix of customer and employee use helps keep the Plaza's quick-in, quick-out curbside slots open. |
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Pool pass sales underway - Get back in the swim of things! |
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Ready to take a dive at the Holmes Aquatic Center this summer?! Senior swim begins on May 1, and the full pool season begins on May 27!
Log on to RecTrac to purchase your 2023 pool passes, secure your spot on the swim team, sign up for swim lessons, or make pool reservations before all spots are filled!
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UP Public Library - Summer Reading Programs for all ages |
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This summer, University Park Public Library is making sure that residents of all ages will have fun reading! In early June, go to the City’s website or visit the library to enroll in any of the programs detailed below.
University Park Public Library’s youth summer program for ages 0 to 9 kicks off on Saturday, June 3 at the Children's Fishing Derby. Families are invited to visit the library's booth at the derby to register for the program and pick up their sign-up prizes. Be sure to look for Guinness World Record holder David Slick, who will be performing magic tricks and juggling at the derby. Starting at 2 p.m. that afternoon, enjoy snacks and glow-in-the-dark crafts at the library during our Kickoff Craft Party.
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Light UP with Reading
This year’s UP with Reading theme is “Light UP,” and each registered child will be given a star token to hang in the library along with sign-up prizes and a yard sign. The program runs until July 31. Prizes will be awarded for reading 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 books or hours and include:
- 10 – Glow-in-the dark squishy and coupon to JD's Chippery
- 20 – Certificate and slap bracelet
- 30 – UV color changing frisbee
- 40 – Book donated to charity and light-up yo-yo
- 50 – Handheld fan/flashlight and entry in grand prize drawing
The HPISD school whose students read the most hours will be awarded the Readers Cup trophy. The winner in 2022 was Hyer Elementary School.
Opportunity to donate books to a non-profit
Each summer, University Park Public Library partners with Highland Park Public Library in donating books to a local organization. After reading 40 hours, a child can select a book to be donated in their honor. This year the partnering organization is Jonathan's Place, a local non-profit that provides a safe place, loving homes and promising futures to for abused and neglected children, teens, and young adults.
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Tween and Teen Summer Reading Club
In partnership with Highland Park Library, this program begins on June 1 and ends on July 31. It’s open to students ages 10 and up. At sign up, participants can select a book to keep. Each week, Club members can log their reading hours to be entered into a drawing to win a $5 gift card from a local business. At the end of the program, participants who read 50 or more hours will be eligible for the grand prize drawing.
Tween and Teen Events
Ages 10 and up can participate in a variety of programs this summer, ranging from art classes to video games and jewelry making. Dates for these programs are listed below. Registration information can be found in the library’s June and July newsletters or on the library’s EventBrite.
June 8 - Pet Portrait Painting
June 10 - DIY Neon Signs
June 22 - Jewelry Making Workshop
July 13 - Pour Painting
July 15 - Video Game Night (at HP Library)
July 20 - Paracord Bracelet Making
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Grown UP Summer Reading
Grown UP Summer Reading makes it possible for adults to join in the fun. At sign up, participants will receive a yard sign and a reading journal. Readers who post a review of what books they’re reading online will be entered into weekly drawings for prizes. The program runs from June 1 to July 31.
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Family Programs
The summer is packed with family events on Wednesdays that will entertain and inspire all age groups from kids to grandparents! All programs take place at the library at 3 p.m. Specific program dates and performers will be listed on the City's website calendar soon!
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Toddler and Preschool Programs
In addition to story time for all ages on Thursday mornings in June and July, UP Library is offering music and art programs for toddlers and preschoolers. More information about these programs can be found in the library’s June and July newsletters or on the City's website calendar.
Tuesdays in June - Little Artists
July 11 and July 25 - Sensory Stay and Play
July 18 and August 1 - Music and Movement
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Elementary STEAM Kits
UP Library is excited to offer take-home STEAM kits for elementary students this summer. Kits will be available in June and July while supplies last.
June: Light-Up Circus Bugs
July: Bioluminescent Animals
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Nominate a worthy resident for Citizen of the Year |
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The City is accepting applications through June 1 for the 2023 Citizen of the Year Award. The City Council created the award to boost public awareness and appreciation for the many residents who work, often behind the scenes, to better the City's quality of life. Rather than acting out of a need for recognition, these residents are driven by a desire to contribute to their community.
To nominate a resident of any age, click on the green button below. The honoree will receive a plaque and a special Citizen of the Year gift from the Mayor in Goar Park following the July 4 parade.
Nominees for Citizen of the Year must:
- Be a University Park resident;
- Have worked to improve the quality of life in University Park.
Current and former Mayors and Councilmembers are not eligible for this award. If you have questions about the nomination process, please call Steve Mace at 214-987-5301 or send him an email.
Recent Citizen of the Year honorees:
2022 - Melissa Rieman
2021 - Dan Branch
2020 - Erin Schreyer
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Help UP control contaminated stormwater runoff |
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Q: What is stormwater?
A: Stormwater is rain that cannot soak into the ground. As it collects, it begins to flow to lower elevations, including storm sewer inlets that are designed to capture runoff. During this journey the stormwater picks up trash, leaves, grass clippings, fertilizers, pesticides, vehicle fluids and pet waste. All of these contaminants then flow into our ponds and creeks.
Q: Can residents help the City minimize polluted runoff and improve the quality of stormwater?
A: Yes. There are several simple steps you can take to help reduce polluted runoff. First, never put things in a storm drain, or fertilize before it rains. Second, don’t blow yard waste and grass clippings into the street. It’s also a good idea to properly dispose of chemicals and paints, clean up after your pets and wash your vehicle at a commercial car wash so soap and oils stay out of nearby inlets. For more information on this topic, visit the City's website.
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Upcoming Friends of the UP Public Library events |
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Please join us for our upcoming one-day book sale. We have a huge selection of gently used books from all genres available:
Kids, Middle Grade, Picture Books, Readers, Adult Fiction, Adult Non Fiction, Classics, Easton Press Collection Leather Bound Books, Coffee Table Books and More!
Prices:
Adult Hardcover $5. Adult Paperback and Kids Books are $4 each or 3/$10. Coffee Table, Leather Bound and Vintage priced individually.
All proceeds support the library. Please email us with any questions. We look forward to seeing you on May 12, 9-4:30 p.m. at the City of UP Peek Service Center, 4420 Worcola St.
Otherwise, follow us on Instagram @FriendsofUPPL or visit our website for more information about the Friends of the University Park Public Library and our book sales.
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