City of University Park
  August 2020
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Parking District pass procedures go online
For your convenience and ours, we have moved the City’s parking district sticker application and renewal process online. All parking district sticker requests will be handled by email. Once you receive your stickers and temporary hangtags (two per address), you will be good to go through 2021.  

To receive an application form and other information about parking district sticker guidelines, please contact Dawn Kossmann at dkossmann@uptexas.org, or call 214-987-5355 for assistance. Once the required paperwork is completed and scanned back to the Police Department for processing, we will mail your stickers and hang tags to you. If you prefer, you can make an appointment with Dawn Kossmann and pick up your stickers and hang tags at the 24-hour entrance at City Hall. 

Proof of residency requirements remain:

  • All applicants renting property must provide a copy of their current lease for review by staff
  • Resident must show one proof of residence – Valid Texas Driver License or State ID Card, current utility bill or insurance policy
  • Temporary paper passes are available 24/7 by contacting 214-363-3000 
CITY HALL
Thanks for your feedback!
Using social media, our monthly publications, and postcards that were sent to every household, in June and July we asked you and your neighbors to give the City guidance on several long-term community concerns. Response to the 20-question online survey was outstanding. More than 2,200 residents took part. Data from the questionnaire will help us build a foundation for our new Centennial Master Plan, a document that will serve the City for years to come. The Master Plan will address key topics such as, but not limited to:

  • Economic development
  • Financial sustainability and long term financial planning
  • Customer service and operations
  • Infrastructure planning
  • Technology
  • Safety and security
  • Recreation and quality of life
  • Redevelopment and neighborhood character

This fall, after our consulting firm has analyzed the findings and our resident steering committee has reviewed a summary, we will report back. As the project progresses, there will be additional opportunities for resident input through town halls and stakeholder meetings.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Holmes Aquatic Center - Weekends only schedule begins August 15
The Holmes Aquatic Center continues to offer recreational swimming with all pool amenities open.

The Holmes Aquatic Center will switch to a weekends-only schedule after Friday, August 14. 
 
  • August 15 & 16
  • August 22 & 23
  • August 29 & 30
  • September 5, 6, & 7 (Labor Day Weekend)
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Some reminders if you are planning on attending the pool during the remainder of the season:
  • Pool pass holders can reserve two-hour time slots online.
  • To use the pool, you must make a reservation, no walk-ins will be allowed. You must also have a valid pool pass.
  • If you are unable to make your reservation, please remember to cancel it so other residents may enjoy the pool.
  • Those 10 years or older must wear a facial covering to enter the facility. For patrons that age or older who do not intend to get into the water, facial coverings should continue to be worn when social distancing is not possible.

For more details on services, fees and health guidelines, click on the button below.
Need some sunflower seeds?
If you have passed by Barbara Hitzelbeger Park lately, you probably noticed the beautiful sunflowers. While they were a lovely and a bright addition this summer, they are past their prime. However, since the dried up flowers are full of seeds, the Parks Department will be distributing them to residents at the Holmes Aquatic Center over Labor Day Weekend. More details will be coming soon on our social media platforms!
UP PUBLIC LIBRARY
Introducing Hand-picked Reads!
Are you looking for suggestions on what to read next? UP Library's "Hand-Picked Reads" makes that search easy for book lovers of all ages. Simply fill out the electronic form below. Within two business days, our Librarians Zoe Williams (children and teens) or Sharon Perry (adults) will send an email back to you with a list of up to five books that match your interests and favorite titles. Our email will include links so you can go right to our catalog and read a description of all the books on the list.
COMMUNITY NEWS
SMU students are returning to campus
SMU students will soon be back in town. Move-in begins on Monday, August 17. See below for the full move-in schedule.

  • August 17-20, Monday-Thursday: New students with a scheduled move in time
  • August 20-23, Thursday-Sunday: Returning students with a scheduled move in time 

For details about the University's COVID-19 precautions and specifics about the fall semester, click here.
Upcoming City Meetings & Events