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University Park, Texas
City
City of University Park
Williams Park, located in University Park
Williams Park, located in University Park
Location of University Park in Dallas County, Texas
Location of University Park in Dallas County, Texas
University Park, Texas is located in Texas
University Park, Texas
University Park, Texas
Location in Texas
Country United StatesUnited States
State TexasTexas
County Dallas
Government
 • Type Council-Manager
Area
 • Total 3.75 sq mi (9.7 km2)
 • Land 3.71 sq mi (9.6 km2)
 • Water 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation
548 ft (167 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 23,068
 • Density 6,151/sq mi (2,378/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (Central)
ZIP code
75205 & 75225
Area code(s) 214
FIPS code 48-74492
GNIS feature ID 1377191

University Park is a city in Dallas County, Texas, United States. It is an inner northern suburb of Dallas. The population was 23,068 at the 2010 census. The city is home to Southern Methodist University.



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    Highland Park Presbyterian Church (HPPC) in University Park

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    City Hall

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