VISITOR'S GUIDE 04 About Cedar Park 04 Cedar Park History Welcome to 07 Cedar Park Facts 08 Transportation CEDAR PARK 10 Things to Do Stay for MORE 14 Parks & Outdoors 18 Golf 21 Disc Golf 22 Sports 24 Shop Whether you are visiting for a sporting event, 26 Dine business, or to get away from the everyday, we have what you’re looking for. 34 Craft Brews & Drinks Cedar Park is conveniently located in the center of the Texas hill country, just 25 minutes north of downtown Austin, making the city an ideal destination to 38 Annual Events experience the region. Enjoy the gorgeous Texas Hill Country landscape by 42 Regional Attractions taking a vintage train ride through rolling tree-lined hills, relax while sipping a local craft brew, shop ‘til you drop, or enjoy a live show. If you prefer the outdoors, you can spend time strolling through one of our many 46 Accommodations parks, play some golf, or head to the lake for some & Lodging water adventures and ziplining! In Cedar Park you’ll find plenty of reasons to stay for more! 46 Hotels Page 2 CedarParkFun.com Cedar Park History 1870s: George W. Cluck arrived in About 1873, purchasing 329 acres of Texas Hill Country and built a homestead on Running Brushy Creek. Lime- CEDAR PARK stone Rock Quarry was founded on the property and became the major employer in the late 1800s. 1880s: Narrow Gauge Railroad was the first railroad to tap the miner- al-rich heart of the Hill Country. The company laid railroad tracks from Austin to Burnet. Running Brushy changed its name to Brueggerhoff in 1883, but was soon renamed Cedar Park by Emmett Cluck. Early 1900s: Cedar yards were established to produce fence posts from the many cedar trees in the re- gion. These cedar fence posts were in high demand throughout Texas. Many workers supported their fam- ilies by cutting cedar posts. 1920s–1930s: The 3,000 sq. ft. Whitestone School first opened its doors to the children of Cedar Park. The railroad company built a spur from the mainline to the Limestone Cedar Park wasn’t always the bustling com- Rock Quarry. munity that it is today. The city’s rich history started with only a handful of courageous, yet determined, settlers. FUN FACT: In 1871, George Cluck, founder They endured countless hardships and challeng- of Cedar Park, made a cattle drive up the es to build the city we know today. Though times Chisholm Trail with his wife, Harriet. She was the first woman ever to ride the Chisolm Trail. have changed, that pioneering spirit remains a foundational piece of our city’s culture. Page 4 | About Cedar Park CedarParkFun.com Cedar Park Facts MORE: Cedar Park History DID YOU KNOW? 1940s–1950s: Faubion Grocery was Population: 80,844 built on old Highway 183. It became Year Incorporated: 1973 the second post office/grocery and served as the primary post office Total Square Miles: 21,335.52 until 1979. In 1943, the state dairy Nearest Major City: Austin, Texas the State’s capital and hog farm was created. is only 25 minutes South Climate: The usual climate in Cedar Park is subtropical 1960s–1970s: Hog farm residents with long summers and typically mild winters. The moder- dammed Buttercup Creek to form ate temperatures make both indoor and outdoor activities Twin Lakes and a park. In 1972, the accessible year-round. Cedar Park Volunteer Fire Depart- ment was established. Residents AVERAGE TEMPERATURE & RAIN: voted to incorporate the City of Cedar Park on February 24, 1973. RAIN DAYLIGHT MONTH HIGH/LOW (IN.) (HRS) 1980s: In 1982, the discovery of January 60/37 2.3 10.5 one of the most complete and earliest examples of a human February 65/41 1.4 11 skeleton in North America was discovered at the Wilson-Leonard Brushy Creek Burial Site. It was March 73/48 2.7 12 estimated to be between 8,000- 10,000 years old. April 79/55 2.5 13 May 85/63 4.7 13.5 1990s: On July 25, 1992, the Austin Steam Train Associ- ation debuted the first Hill Country Flyer train ride. June 93/71 2.7 14 2000s: Lakeline Boulevard, the July 96/73 3.1 14 183A Toll road, 1890 Ranch shopping center, and Cedar Park August 97/73 2.2 13.5 Regional Medical Center opened. In 2009 the Cedar Park Center September 90/67 4.8 12.5 (now H-E-B Center at Cedar Park) officially opened with George Strait October 81/57 4.9 11.5 as the featured performer. November 70/47 2.3 10.5 2012–Present: City Offices relocated to the City Hall Complex at 450 Cypress Creek Road. Bell Boulevard December 61/40 2.4 10 Redevelopment Master Plan was created. Page 6 | About Cedar Park CedarParkFun.com Transportation Charters R&R Limousine and Bus Shuttle Bug Services Austin Bergstrom International Airport (512) 947-7433 (512) 337-3823 (airport code KAUS) RRLimoBus.com ADDRESS: 3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719 PHONE: (512) 530-2242 Limousines WEBSITE: AustinTexas.gov/airport Ace Limos MS Luxury VIP • ABIA offers nonstop service from 70+ domestic destinations (512) 259-5466 Transportation AceLimos.com (888) 285-7779 • Nonstop Service: Mexico, London, Toronto, Frankfurt & more MSLuxuryVIP.com • Live music greets travelers upon arrival H&L Limo LLC R&R Limousine and Bus • Cedar Park is 27 miles from the airport (512) 710-1364 CedarParkLimoRentals.com (512) 947-7433 RRLimoBus.com Rental Cars: Austin Bergstrom International Airport has numerous rental car services to choose from. Visit AustinTexas.gov/department/ground-transportation for a detailed listing. Enterprise Rent-A-Car Hertz Car Rental (512) 249-2977 (512) 331-2770 Enterprise.com Hertz.com MetroRail • Connects the city of Leander to downtown Austin • Service runs 5 days a week until 1:30 a.m. • 9 stations on the 32-mile line, with a stop at Lakeline Station in Cedar Park (13701 Lyndhurst St., Austin 78750) • Fares cost between $1.75 to $3.50 per trip Taxis/Rideshares • Learn more at CAPMetro.org Cedar Park Taxi Supershuttle.com & Shuttle Services (or the Supershuttle App) (512) 410-8294 Cedar Park Electric Vehicle Volta Station Uber.com Charging Stations 5001 183A Frontage Rd. Cedar Park Taxi Service (or the Uber App) (512) 806-0804 Cedar Park City Hall Chargepoint Stations Lyft.com 450 Cypress Creek Rd. 1 2801 S. Lakeline Blvd. Crystal Cab (or the Lyft App) (in front of building 03) & Airport Service 2 710 N. Bell Blvd. (512) 435-9991 Tesla Station 3 12930 W. Palmer Lane Crystal-Cab.com 1010 E. Whitestone Blvd. 4 ACC Cypress Creek Page 8 | About Cedar Park CedarParkFun.com Haute Spot Venue: This indoor/ outdoor event venue hosts a wide variety of concerts and events. Things TO DO Complete with yard games, full bars, and food trucks. ADDRESS: 1501 East New Hope Dr, In Cedar Park, there is a variety of entertainment Cedar Park, TX 78613 PHONE: (512) 986-7411 and attractions for every interest. From ziplining WEBSITE: HauteSpotVenue.com adventures, live music, to outdoor sculpture art, you'll have a reason to stay for more. H-E-B Center at Cedar Park: The premier multi-use entertain- ment facility of Central Texas is host to headlining concerts, family friendly live events, major sporting events, and more. ADDRESS: 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park, TX 78613 PHONE: (512) 600-5000 WEBSITE: HEBCenter.com Brushy Creek Skate Park: Austin Steam Train Association: The custom designed concrete in- Hop aboard a vintage train and ground skate park is approximately ride through the scenic Texas 15,000 sq. ft. and includes a mini Hill Country. There are a variety bowl, large bowl, as well as a mod- of train rides to go on, including ern street course with coloring, kid-friendly themed train rides or textures, shade, and landscaping. wine trains for adults. (Within Brushy Creek Sports Park) ADDRESS: 401 East Whitestone Blvd, C-100, Cedar Park, TX 78613 ADDRESS: 2310 Brushy Creek Rd, PHONE: (512) 477-8468 Cedar Park, TX 78613 WEBSITE: AustinSteamTrain.org PHONE: (512) 401-5500 WEBSITE: CedarParkParks.com Cedar Park Sculpture Garden: The garden features a collection Austin Steam Train Association of unique sculptures from Texas- based artists scattered through- out scenic walking trails. ADDRESS: 1435 Main Street Cedar Park, TX 78613 PHONE: (512) 401-5500 WEBSITE: CedarParkParks.com Page 10 | Things to Do CedarParkFun.com MORE: Things to do Lake Travis Zipline Adventures: Seeking outdoor thrills? Soar on five zip lines and traverse challenging hiking trails at Lake Travis Zipline Adventures. Season operates March 1 through December 2. (9 miles away) ADDRESS: 14529 Pocohontas Trail, Leander, TX 78641 PHONE: (512) 614-1996 WEBSITE: ZipLakeTravis.com Lake Travis Zipline Adventures Waterloo Adventures: Enjoy a floating water park and obstacle courses surrounded by gorgeous The Crossover: A 240,000 sq. ft. indoor sports complex, Lake Travis and Texas Hill Coun- offering ice hockey, soccer fields, augmented/virtual try views! Season operates May reality training, fitness facilities, dining, sports medicine, through September. (9 miles away) family entertainment, retail and food and beverage. ADDRESS: 14529 Pocohontas Trail, ADDRESS: 1717 Scottsdale Dr, Leander, TX 78641 Suite A, Leander, TX 78641 PHONE: (888) 377-2786 PHONE: (512) 614-1979 WEBSITE: CrossoverTX.com WEBSITE: WaterlooAdventures.com Chaparral Ice: Located within The Splash Shack: This indoor Crossover, this facility will have two micro-waterpark has interactive NHL sized ice rinks for year-round play structures, slides, tipping use and open to public skating. buckets, and a splash pad. Open year-round, so it’s always summer ADDRESS: 1717 Scottsdale Drive, at Splash Shack! Cedar Park, Texas 78641 PHONE: (512) 252-8500 x.