North of downtown Austin along US-183, Cedar Park has grown into one of the region’s largest and most family-oriented suburbs, offering more house for the money along with an extensive parks and trail system.
Quick Facts
- Located primarily in Williamson County, roughly 30 minutes north of downtown Austin via US-183
- Zoned largely to Leander ISD
- Home to the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, an arena hosting concerts and the Texas Stars hockey team
- Extensive trail network anchored by Brushy Creek Lake Park and the Brushy Creek Regional Trail
- Close to the Apple campus and the broader Northwest Austin tech corridor
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What Makes Cedar Park Special
Cedar Park has built a reputation as a practical, family-friendly suburb: newer housing stock, strong parks and recreation programming, and a shorter commute to the Northwest Austin tech employers than you’d get from many other suburbs. It has its own identity now rather than feeling like a bedroom community.
Local Highlights
Parks & Trails
Brushy Creek Lake Park and the connected regional trail system give residents miles of walking, biking, and green space.
Entertainment
The H-E-B Center hosts concerts, family shows, and minor-league hockey right in town.
Shopping
The Lakeline area and surrounding retail corridors cover most everyday shopping and dining needs.
Commute to Tech Employers
Proximity to major Northwest Austin employers makes Cedar Park a popular choice for tech workers.
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