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Cedar Park, TX

Cedar Park is a city and a suburb of Austin in the state of Texas, approximately 16 miles (26 km) northwest of the center of Austin. According to the 2020 U.S. census, the city's population was 77,595, and in 2022 was estimated to be 77,642.

Before the arrival of European settlers in the 19th century, the Cedar Park area was inhabited by Native American tribes including the Tonkawa, the Lipan Apache, and the Comanche. A paleo-American archaeological site (named the Wilson-Leonard site) was discovered in Cedar Park in 1983 and showed evidence of continual habitation of the area since circa 5000 BC.

In the mid-19th century, the community was known as Running Brushy, named after a spring that formed the headwaters of a creek of the same name. In 1873 George and Harriet Cluck, after having run cattle up the Chisholm Trail for many years, bought 329 acres (1.33 km2) of land that included the Running Brushy Spring. Their ranch formed the core of the community that would one day become Cedar Park.

Ten years later, the railroad came through. The Austin and Northwestern Railroad, which connected the state capitol with the cities of Burnet and Lampasas to the north, was finished in 1882 and passed through Running Brushy and the Cluck ranch. The community was at this point renamed Bruggerhoff, after a railroad company official. However, the name was generally disliked by locals, being hard to spell and pronounce. In 1887, Emmett Cluck (son of George and Harriet) changed the community name to Cedar Park. In 1892, a "strolling park" of 0.5 acres (2,000 m2) was built near the train depot. Austinites would ride the train to Cedar Park for day trips to the park.

Cedar Park is located at 30°30′24″N 97°49′49″W (30.506620, –97.830317). It lies mostly in Williamson County, although a small amount extends into Travis County. 

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.6 sq mi (66 km2), of which 25.3 sq mi (66 km2) is land and .3 sq mi (0.78 km2) (0.88%) is water. 

Cedar Park is generally bisected north to south by U.S. Route 183. A bypass route, the 183A toll road, also runs through Cedar Park and opened to traffic on March 15, 2007. Major east-west routes include RM-1431/Whitestone Boulevard and Cypress Creek/Brushy Creek Road.

Cedar Park is dedicated to the well-being of its residents, offering numerous facilities and programs focused on health and wellness. Healthcare services, such as those provided by Cedar Park Regional Medical Center, play a vital role in ensuring quality medical care for residents. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by Cedar Park Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and Crunch Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Cedar Park, such as Brushy Creek Lake Park. This trail offers opportunities for outdoor exercise and the enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Cedar Park, TX are Austin Steam Train Association Museum, Splash Shack, and Elizabeth Milburn Park.

Population: 78,380 (2024). ZIP codes: 78613, 78630. Area codes: 512, 737. Elevation: 1,100 ft (276 m). Area: 25.70 sq mi (66.56 km2).

FAQs

What is Cedar Park, TX known for?

Cedar Park is home to the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League and the Austin Spurs of the NBA G League. Both the Texas Stars and the Austin Spurs play their home games at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. A public skate park facility opened in Cedar Park in July 2010.

Is Cedar Park, TX a nice place to live?

Cedar Park is in Williamson County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Cedar Park offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Cedar Park, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Cedar Park and residents tend to lean conservative.

Is Cedar Park, TX safe?

The crime rate in Cedar Park is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 15 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Cedar Park is 1 in 68. Based on FBI crime data, Cedar Park is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Texas, Cedar Park has a crime rate that is higher than 61% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Cedar Park

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center

Cedar Park Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Anytime Fitness

Crunch Fitness

Brushy Creek Lake Park 

Veteran's Memorial Park

Austin Steam Train Association Museum

Splash Shack

Elizabeth Milburn Park

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