University Park
The family-friendly heart of the Park Cities—walkable neighborhoods, exceptional schools, and SMU just down the street
ZIP Code: 75225
The Neighborhood
University Park wraps around Southern Methodist University like a warm embrace, creating one of Dallas's most desirable family neighborhoods. Incorporated in 1924, this 3.7-square-mile community shares Highland Park ISD with its neighbor to the south, offering the same exceptional schools in a slightly more relaxed setting.
The streets here buzz with activity—kids on bikes, joggers on the Katy Trail, families walking to Snider Plaza for ice cream. Properties range from charming 1940s cottages to substantial new construction, with lot sizes generally smaller than Highland Park but with that same tree-canopied, established feel.
This is where young families often start their Park Cities journey. Many executives relocating to Dallas land here—drawn by the schools, the walkability, and the active neighborhood life that makes it easy to build friendships quickly.
At a Glance
The University Park Lifestyle
Snider Plaza
The neighborhood's heart—Peggy Sue BBQ, Bubba's Cooks Country, and the best people-watching in UP. Saturday mornings here are a University Park institution.
SMU Access
The Meadows Museum, Moody Coliseum, and the beautiful SMU campus are in your backyard. Mustang football Saturdays bring the whole neighborhood together.
Active Community
The Katy Trail runs right through, making jogging, biking, and dog-walking part of daily life. Burleson Park hosts youth sports year-round.
Who Lives Here
University Park attracts young professionals and families who want the Park Cities experience with a bit more energy. You'll find SMU professors alongside tech executives, young couples alongside multi-generational Dallas families. The neighborhood skews slightly younger than Highland Park, with a more active social scene.
Parents are deeply involved in schools and sports. The volunteer culture is strong. If you're looking to build friendships quickly after a relocation, University Park makes it easy— everyone's at Snider Plaza eventually.
Living in University Park
Discover the restaurants, services, schools, and local favorites that make University Park such a special place to raise a family.
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