City of Cedar Park
Government AdministrationUnited States201-500 Employees
The City of Cedar Park is a municipal government in the United States that guides a mid-sized community near Austin, Texas, grounded in values such as community, service, innovation, professionalism, integrity, leadership, and fiscal responsibility. Located about 17 minutes from downtown Austin, Cedar Park has grown rapidly, with a population over 54,000 and 860 acres of park space, and Forbes identifies it as one of the fastest-growing suburbs. Founded in 1887 and incorporated as a city in 1973, it is the third-largest city in the Austin area and offers a mix of recreational, cultural, and residential amenities. The city’s primary audience includes residents, visitors, and local businesses, and it provides governance, public safety, parks, and community programs that support these stakeholders. A notable recent development is the opening of a $30 million Public Safety Joint Training Facility funded through a 2022 bond program.