The City of Cedar Park Newsletter

Official news about the City of Cedar Park from the City of Cedar Park

Cedar Park Library New Wood Wall Video Link

Library Update: Continuing a Legacy With a Community in Motion

The City of Cedar Park partnered with Lake Flato to design our new Library.

Lake Flato creatively repurposed trees from the site to craft a stunning wood wall, combining beauty with acoustic functionality. These American Elms, Cedar Elms, and Pecan Trees, aged 30 to 80 years, were skillfully cut at a local sawmill, and each piece is tagged to create a tangible legacy. This wall symbolizes the harmony between nature and design, celebrating the connection between trees and books.

Minimizing the impact on trees and local foliage was a concern deeply intertwined with the design and construction of the new Library. The building's “u-shape” and site location were designed around the trees in the Bell District with the goal of preserving as many as possible. Additionally, trees have been added to the space to account for those removed. Overall, twice as many trees have been planted than were removed.

The repurposed tree wall acknowledges the past while speaking to the City's commitment to ensure the Library's purpose as a local gathering space, center for lifelong learning, and indispensable resource to a growing community.

Check out the wood wall video to learn more about this story! For updates, visit our website and get ready to explore a new chapter in Cedar Park's story.

Brushy Creek Park Grand Reopening Image Link

Brushy Creek Grand Reopening this Afternoon

Finish off Parks and Recreation Month strong by joining Cedar Park Parks & Recreation TODAY at Brushy Creek Lake Park at 3 pm for the official reopening of the playgrounds.

There will be popsicles and lots of fun!

End of Summer Event Showcase

Join us as we bid farewell to the Summer Adventure at the Cedar Park Library. Dive into a whirlwind of clubs and events we offer all year round — whether you're into knitting or building LEGO masterpieces, there's a little something for everyone to enjoy!

Visit the Cedar Park Library online for full information.

Buttercup Creek and Elizabeth Milburn Pools Nearing Season End

With the start of school just around the corner, Buttercup Creek and Elizabeth Milburn Pools will be closing for the season.

Make sure to take a dip this summer before they close for the season on August 4, with the Veterans Memorial Pool open only on weekends thereafter.

Get hours, costs, and more at cedarparktexas.gov/pools!

Don't Branch Out Shop Cedar Park Image Link

Back-to-School Shopping in Cedar Park

As backpacks get packed and pencils sharpened, let’s support our local businesses! Whether it’s quirky erasers from the neighborhood store or that essential first-day outfit, Cedar Park has you covered. Let’s make this back-to-school season memorable by shopping local!

Click here to learn how shopping in Cedar Park helps the community.

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Learn Hair Braiding at Cedar Park Library

Prepare for the upcoming school year by learning how to braid and properly maintain your child's hair. The Cedar Park Library will provide a short educational presentation and then assist in hands-on practice.

Feel free to bring your children to practice!

Discover sessions and register now.

Water Thrifty Cedar Park Water Saving Rebates Image Link

Cool Off with Water Conservation Rebates

Cedar Park residents may be eligible for rebates and special offers from the Lower Colorado River Authority. These include upgrades to irrigation systems, landscape maintenance, pool care, and soil testing.

Find more details at Water Thrifty Cedar Park.

Remember, every drop counts!

The most recent City Council meeting took place on July 25, 2024.

Highlights included:

A City Manager Report: Update on The Cedar Park Tourism Program which included highlights of new tourism initiatives, economic impacts of tourism in the City as well as work strengthening partnerships with hoteliers. Discover more updates at Visit Cedar Park's website.
A Resolution authorizing an agreement for construction of the Ranchettes 2 & 3 Central Drainage Project Phase 2 within Austin Underground, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,261,296. The project, a continuation of Phase 1, will include drainage, utility, and roadway improvements within Cedar Park Ranchettes 2 and 3 to mitigate flooding in the area. Funding for Phase 2 was made possible via Stormwater Program sales tax revenue and a portion funded through a FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant. For further information on this project, visit the City's website.
A Resolution authorizing a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. for the design of the Lakeline Boulevard Shared Use Path Project in an amount not to exceed $1,050,000. More information about this project can be found in the City of Cedar Park's Mobility Master Plan.