Cedar Park - Independence Title

CEDAR
PARK
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CITY
OF
CEDAR PARK
Cedar Park has grown by more than 400 percent in the last decade, and is now ranked by the U.S. Census Bureau as the
Fourth Fastest-growing City in the Country. It’s no wonder why more people are choosing to call Cedar Park “home” for
their families and businesses.
Located just 17 minutes from downtown Austin, Texas, Cedar Park is well-established. The community was founded in
1887 and incorporated as a city in 1973. Now the third largest city in the Austin area with a population exceeding 54,000
within its city limits, the City of Cedar Park attracts residents from all over the globe because of its unique charm, close
proximity to Austin and the Texas Hill Country, and the beauty surrounding the Lower Colorado River Lake System. Cedar
Park has 860 acres of park space and there is truly something for everyone here. If you like hiking, bicycling, water
sports, live music, fine wine, great food, shopping, or any other activity, you will find in or very close to Cedar Park.
Parks & Recreation
Bark Park
2525 W. New Hope Drive
512/401-5500
This fabulous dog park is located within the Veterans Memorial
Park. It is a 5-acre dog park with pond, showers, dog water
fountains, and a separate park for small dogs under 30 pounds.
Brushy Creek Trail
3400 Brushy Creek Rd
The trail is a 6.75 mile trail with extensive landscaping and scenic
views to enjoy. It begins along Hairy Man Road and continues
South West and ends at Twin Lakes Park at the YMCA.
Brushy Creek Sports Park - Skate Park
2310 Brushy Creek Rd.
The custom designed concrete in-ground skatepark is approximately 15,000 sq ft. and includes a mini bowl, large bowl,
modern street course with coloring, textures, shade and
landscaping.
Champion Park
2525 W. New Hope Drive
512/246-2683
The park offers a covered children's play area with castings of
dinosaur bones to discover, a large blue whale that spurts water
to cool kids off, and specially designed boulders for climbing.
Families can benefit from the large picnic pavilion with built-in
grills, fishing areas.
Elizabeth Milburn Park
1901 Sun Chase Boulevard
Quality of Life
The national online real estate brokerage firm Movato has named
Cedar Park the Fifth Most Desirable Suburb in the Country in terms of
amenities, cost of living, education, unemployment, household income,
and safety. Cedar Park is one of Family Circle Magazine Ten Best
Towns for Families and Forbes Magazine has identified Cedar Park as
one of America’s Fastest-Growing Suburbs. Security corporation
SafeWise recently ranked Cedar Park near the top of its 50 Safest Cities
in Texas list, and for several years Cedar Park has had one of the
lowest crime rates for cities of its size in Texas according to the Texas
Department of Public Safety’s annual Crime in Texas Report. All of these
rankings are independent and unsolicited.
512/260-4283
The park consists of 42.4 acres and offers a playground, picnic
tables, a large picnic shelter, small picnic shelters, barbecue
pits, one-mile walking / jogging trail, sand volleyball courts, a
basketball court, tennis courts, washer pits, restrooms, soccer
fields, open field space, baseball backstops, community garden,
4/10 mile veloway, a recreational BMX track a swimming pool
and a new rock climbing wall!
Heritage Oak Park
875 Quest Parkway
512/401-5600
This 400-year-old majestic live oak tree is decorated with over
30,000 lights each year in December to kick off the holiday
season. It stands a lofty fifty-seven feet tall with a spread of
eighty feet.
Twin Lakes Park
2300 S Bell Blvd.
512/250-9622
Twin Lakes Park offers pavilions, a swimming pool/water
playscape, multi-purpose sports fields, an archery range, a
beach/swimming area, sand volleyball courts, a ropes course,
outdoor education area, restrooms and parking.
Veterans Memorial Park
2525 W. New Hope Drive
512/401-5500
The 8,500 square foot outdoor family aquatic facility includes a
large zero-depth (beach) area and playscape with a huge dump
bucket for kids. Two lanes to accommodate lap swimmers, and a
large dive platform and drop slide add to the fun. Many pavilions
are available for rent throughout the facility for groups large and
small. The park also features a 5-acre dog park with pond,
showers, dog water fountains, and a separate park for small
dogs. There is also a Memorial Hill, an amphitheater (rentable), a
group pavilion (rentable), and basketball and tennis courts.
Veterans Memorial Park
2525 W. New Hope Drive
512/401-5500
The 8,500 square foot outdoor family aquatic facility includes a
large zero-depth (beach) area and playscape with a huge dump
bucket for kids. Two lanes to accommodate lap swimmers, and a
large dive platform and drop slide add to the fun. Many pavilions
are available for rent throughout the facility for groups large and
small. The park also features a 5-acre dog park with pond,
showers, dog water fountains, and a separate park for small
dogs. There is also a Memorial Hill, an amphitheater (rentable), a
group pavilion (rentable), and basketball and tennis courts.
Entertainment
Austin Steam Train
401 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste A-103, Cedar Park, TX
www.austinsteamtrain.org
512/477-8468
Take a step back in time as you step on board vintage passengers
cars for a relaxing journey to the past. Enjoy the 66 mile round trip
on our popular Hill Country Flyer, which includes a 2 and a half
hour layover in Burnet for lunch and entertainment. Or hop on
board the Bertram Flyer or the new Capital City Express for
shorter 3 hour adventure. Remember to check for Special Rides
for theme adventures from the Annual Day Out With Thomas
(returning to Burnet in September 2014) to the always popular
Murder Mystery and Wine Tasting rides. And for our youngest
fans, the North Pole Flyer pulls into town in late November.
The Texas Museum of Science
and Technology
Cedar Park is home to the first and only science & technology
museum in Central Texas. The Austin Planetarium opened as the
Texas Museum of Science & Technology (TXMOST) in an interim
facility located in the former SoccerPlex building just off Whitestone
Boulevard (FM 1431) and Parmer Lane, on 1220 Toro Grande
Boulevard. TXMOST will feature traveling exhibits developed by world
renowned museums and research institutions. They will increase their
own permanent collections as time goes on, as well as adding a
planetarium before the end of the year.
1220 Toro Grande Dr.
512/961-5333
www.txmost.org
Cedar Park Center
Cedar Park Center is the premier multi-use entertainment facility of
Central Texas hosting more than 130 events per year including
sporting events, concerts, and family shows.
2100 Avenue of the Stars
(info) 512/600-5000
(tickets) 800/745-3000
www.cedarparkcenter.com
Austin Aces - Professional Tennis Team
The Austin Aces play their inaugural Mylan World Team Tennis
season in July 2014. All home matches of the Austin area’s first
professional tennis team will be at the Cedar Park Center.
512/508-3069
www.AustinAcesTennis.com
Austin Spurs Basketball - NBA D-League
Cedar Park Center is the home of the defending NBA D-League
Champion Austin Toros, the NBA Development League affiliate for
the San Antonio Spurs.
512/236-8333
austin.dleague.nba.com
Texas Stars Hockey - AHL
The AHL’s Texas Stars are the primary affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas
Stars, playing all of their home games at Cedar Park Center.
512/467-8277
www.texasstarshockey.com
Cedar Park Schools -LISD
Helpful Numbers
Mayor Matt Powell:
Library:
550 Discovery Boulevard
512/296-7110
www.cedarparktexas.gov
512/401-5600
www.cedarparktx.us/LIBRARY
Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce:
1460 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 180
Cedar Park Municipal Court
911 Quest Pkwy.
Post Office:
512/260-7800
www.cedarparkchamber.org
512-260-4300
500 E Whitestone Blvd.
512/260-7585
www.usps.com
Police:
512/260-4600
Emergencies 911
Fire:
512/539-3400
Emergencies 911
Utilities:
Electric
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
512/219-2602
www.pec.coop
Gas
ATMOS Energy
Cable/Internet/Phone
888/286-6700
www.atmosenergy.com
Time Warner
www.timewarnercable.com/Texas
AT&T
www.att.com
Water/Wastewater
City of Cedar Park
855/289-7504
866/269-3259
512/401-5300
www.cedarparktexas.gov/water
T.A.P.R - Texas Academic Performance Report
Total Students
Total Staff (Teachers/Admin)
Students per Teacher
Attendance Rate
Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12)
% Tested - SAT/ACT
Average SAT Score
Average ACT Score
STAAR Test Participation (All Grades)
STAAR All Subjects (All Grades)
4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions
34,265
4,137.3
15.4
96.2%
0.4%
76.9%
1546
23.2
99.0%
89.0%
94.1%
T.E.A. Accountability Ratings
The Texas Education Agency Multi-Year District Ratings show
the accountability ratings for districts and all schools within the
district (based on the new STAAR State of Texas Assessments
of Academic Readiness tests as well as other indicators). The below
latest ratings are based on the 2012-2013 School Year.
Campus
Ada Mae Faubion Elementary
Reading/ELA Achievement
Top 25% Progress Achievement
Artie L Henry Middle
Reading/ELA Achievement
C C Mason Elementary
Top 25% Progress Achievement
Cedar Park High School
Mathematics Achievement
Cedar Park Middle School
Charlotte Cox Elementary
Top 25% Progress Achievement
Cypress Elementary
Deer Creek Elementary
Rating
Met Standard
Distinction Earned
Distinction Earned
Met Standard
Distinction Earned
Met Standard
Distinction Earned
Met Standard
Distinction Earned
Met Standard
Met Standard
Distinction Earned
Met Standard
Met Standard
Lois F Giddens Elementary
Patricia Knowles Elementary
Pauline Naumann Elementary
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Running Brush Middle School
Top 25% Progress Achievement
Vista Ridge High School
Top 25% Progress Achievement
Westside Elementary
Met Standard
Met Standard
Met Standard
Met Standard
Met Standard
Distinction Earned
Met Standard
Distinction Earned
Met Standard