Many residents enjoy easy highway access for commuting into Austin for work while living outside the city. Homes are newer and larger in Cedar Park, not to mention much more affordable than in the city. Growing families seek out Cedar Park for more elbow room and a slower pace of life.
Education
Cedar Park is primarily in Leander Independent School District. Some areas of Cedar Park fall into the Round Rock Independent School District. These school districts are both highly sought after for their sports and academic programs.
Cedar Park is home to the Cypress Creek campus of Austin Community College. The school is large and offers a myriad of opportunities and degree programs for students. Concordia University is near Cedar Park and offers private higher education.
Sports
The H-E-B Center at Cedar Park is a large venue that hosts a variety of music and entertainment, including the hockey team The Austin Spurs. For those wanting to participate in sports, Cedar Park offers several gorgeous golf courses including the Balcones Country Club. Residents can also enjoy the great outdoors at Brushy Creek Skate Park, Cedar Park Sculpture Garden, and Lake Travis. Of course, your pup needs some time outside too! Take your furry friend to the Cedar Bark Park dog park.
Fun
Find fun and adventure in Cedar Park at any time of year. Attractions like the Austin Steam Train, Lake Travis Zipline Adventures, and Splash Shack provide entertainment for residents and visitors alike. For those seeking more leisurely activities, Cedar Park offers beautiful golf courses and parks as well.
The most popular park in Cedar Park is Brushy Creek Park and Trail. This area consists of a large children’s park and gorgeous winding hike-and-bike trail. The park includes a playground for children to run around on and a splash pad to cool on hot summer days. Kids can find endless fun here during any time of year. Another fantastic park is the Elizabeth Millburn Park. Complete with backstop, basketball courts, BBQ grills, hike & bike trails, soccer field, tennis court, swimming pool, recreational BMX track, and climbing wall, this park spans over 42 acres.
