City of University Park          July 2019
Welcome to UPdate.   This mid-month publication provides residents with timely information about upcoming City projects, programs and events. You can sign up for things too.    
Holmes Aquatic Center Closed Today for Maintenance
The Holmes Aquatic Center is closed today, July 15 for general maintenance! The pool will reopen for regular hours tomorrow morning.

Summer 2019 pool passes are now half price! Stop by the City’s Peek Service Center, City Hall or UP Public Library to purchase a pool pass for the remainder of the season. 

Click here to visit the Pool Pass page.
4th of July Photos
The streets of University Park and Highland Park were packed for the annual Independence Day Parade. Goar Park was a busy place too.

Dozens of City and Town staff worked throughout the day to make all the events run smoothly. We'd like to thank the Rotary Club of Park Cities for their efforts too. 

See you all next year!
Revamped City Website

Have you visited our website lately? If the answer is yes, you may have noticed a fresh new look! Last month, the City completed its most recent website renovation. The effort focused on making the site ADA compliant, improving the site’s search engine capabilities and making contact information more prominent. Another objective was to make the site more user-friendly by reducing the number of clicks needed to get to desired content.

If you haven't had the chance to check it out yet, give it a look and explore! You can access the website by clicking the green button at the top of this publication.
Parks and Recreation
Friday fun - Catch a Dive-In Movie this summer!

The City's popular Dive-In Movie series started July 12 at the Holmes Aquatic Center. See the remaining schedule below. 

Moviegoers are encouraged to watch these shows from the pool. The pool concession stand will be open each night with a limited menu and special movie treat items. Admission is free.* Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Moviegoers will be admitted beginning at 8 p.m. Showtime is 9 p.m.


Friday, July 26 -- Incredibles 2

Friday, August 9 -- Ralph Breaks the Internet

*You must have a UP Pool Pass or reside inside HPISD boundaries for admission.
* Maximum inflatable size of 60 inches.
Story Time at the Pool

Calling all sharks and minnows! Every Wednesday in July, UP Public Library will provide a story time at the Holmes Aquatic Center from 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Story times will take place in the Atmos Energy Room.
UP Public Library
Introducing the Library's new kids app!

UP Public Library is proud to announce its new app just for kids - Planet Library! You can search the catalog, check out from your smart phone or tablet, learn how to use the library, and play fun & educational games. You can even use the app to hunt for aliens inside the library!
 

Planet Library is available on both iOS and Android platforms. Use the Library ID UPTX to find us, then log in with your child's library card number and PIN (the last 4 numbers on their card). Visit your app store to download it today!
Youth Summer Reading program
Remaining Wednesday UP With Reading! events

  • July 17 - Legendary Black Belt Academy
  • July 24 - Professor Brainius
  • July 31 - Frontiers of Flight Museum

Events will be held at 2 p.m. at UP Public Library. Giddy UP with Reading is sponsored by Tessa and Lucinda Real Estate Group with Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty, and Benchmark Bank.
Police Department
UPPD House Watch

There's still time to go on vacation. Don’t forget that you can have your home checked daily by a UPPD officer while you’re away for an extended period of time.

There are two ways to sign up:

Go to the Resident Online Center of the City’s website. If this is the first time entering a request for service using the Resident Online Center, you must create an account. You will be asked to provide your name, address and email.

Or, you can go to the Police portion of the City’s website. Once there, click on the green tab on the left, then click on the Crime Prevention page to download the House Watch form. When you have provided all the necessary information, drop it off at the City's 911 Dispatch Center (3800 University Blvd.) or fax it to 214-987-5364.
UPPD joins Neighbors by Ring

The University Park Police Department is now active on Neighbors by Ring! The free 'Neighbors' app gives you access to a digital neighborhood watch on your phone, making it easy to get real-time crime and safety alerts from your neighbors and UPPD. These updates are available to anyone who downloads the app. You do not need a Ring camera or doorbell to access content.

UPPD will be using 'Neighbors' to monitor crime in our neighborhoods and to send you updates on key crime incidents. Text 'StaySafe' to 555888 or go to your app store to download the app on iOS/Android.
UPPD Community Camera program

UPPD appreciates all those who continue to quickly report suspicious activity. Residents and businesses can also bolster the department’s crime fighting efforts by taking a few minutes to register their security camera systems. Because they are caught in the act of committing the crime, video surveillance is one of the best methods to catch suspects and convict them. 
If your residence or business has a security camera system that meets the two requirements listed below, you can help UPPD investigate and solve crimes by registering your camera system.
  • Camera system records and retains video
  • Exterior facing security camera system
After registering your camera, you will only be contacted by UPPD if there is a criminal incident in the vicinity of your security camera and police personnel believe viewing your video footage will assist in the investigation. At no time will UPPD have remote access to your cameras. 

To register your camera system, click on the green bar below.
Reminder - parking in the alleys is prohibited

Our alleys are used throughout the day and night as residents come and go from their homes, so easy access is always appreciated. Utility providers like Oncor and Atmos, and City sanitation trucks need ready access as well. Service providers, including cable TV installers and household repair personnel, will not be penalized if they need to park in the alleys while they are working.
If you believe a vehicle is illegally parked, or if it’s blocking access to your driveway and you want to report it to UPPD, call our non-emergency line at 214-363-3000. As always, feel free to call 911 in case of an emergency. UPPD monitors alleys for illegally parked vehicles. An infraction could result in a citation, towing or both.
2019-20 high school parking district stickers

The sticker application process for residents who live in the Highland Park High School parking district is underway. High School area parking district stickers are valid for the upcoming academic year only (see left). Two stickers and two year-long visitor placards are provided per household, free of charge. 
  • To obtain annual parking stickers and hang tags, homeowners must show proof of residency – Valid Texas Driver License or ID Card, current electric, phone or water bill (within the last 60 days), or insurance policy.
  • All applicants renting property must provide a copy of their current lease for review by staff. It will also be handy to know your license plate number.
  • Proof of residency is also required for issuance of year-long visitor placards.
  • Stickers will not be provided for high school students, HPISD volunteers or PTA members who have on-campus business.
  • Stickers are valid only when they are permanently affixed to the OUTSIDE of the vehicle (lower left-hand corner of the rear window).
  • Stickers are not transferable. If a resident sells a vehicle, or a lease vehicle is returned, the resident is responsible for removing the sticker and obtaining a replacement sticker for the new/current vehicle.
  • Residents who reside in the high school parking district can still receive five-day visitor parking passes, especially when a planned party or other gathering results in the need for temporary curbside parking.
  • As a courtesy to others, park with traffic at all times. It is illegal in Texas to park facing oncoming traffic.
  • Temporary Passes/Hang Tags only valid while visiting permit holder’s residence.
  Online applications
You can download an application online, but you must present the completed form, with appropriate proof of residency, to the Police Department at 3800 University Blvd. Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Click the green button below to download an application. Or, you can visit the City’s website at uptexas.org. Click the “Police” icon, then click on the green tab on the left, then “Resident Parking Districts.” 
Upcoming City Meetings & Events