The City of University Park is a residential community of more than 20,000 residents and over 8,000 homes. It is served by the Highland Park Independent School District and operates fire and police departments. The city has various churches, schools and retail centers. It has a public works department that operates engineering, building inspection, planning and zoning, code enforcement, street and alley maintenance and residential recycling divisions. In addition, the City of University Park offers utility, sanitation and alarm monitoring services. Its municipal court handles traffic citation, parking violation and city ordinance cases. The city also has a park department to maintain and develop various parks for recreational and leisure needs. The City of University Park provides mowing, trimming, trash pickup and irrigation services. It also has several tennis courts and swimming pools. The city additionally organizes various events, including Children s Fishing Derby, University Park Firecracker Fun Run and Dive-In Movies at Curtis Park Pool. The City of University Park maintains a location in Dallas.