New Library, Museum & Signature Park

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Building Our Future

On July 9, 2022 the City Council and community members gathered to break ground on Cedar Hill's new, state of the art Library, Museum, & Signature Park! This project will bring new opportunities for businesses, families, and the entire community. Construction is now underway with the Grand Opening set for 2024. #BuildingOurFuture

Background Information
In November 2017, voters overwhelmingly approved a bond proposition to fund a new public library that would meet current and future needs for businesses and entrepreneurs, children and teens, and the broader community. The new library would be four times the size of the existing building and provide for new technology, flexible program space, and community meeting rooms.

In 2018, the City Council appointed a Site Advisory Committee to evaluate potential locations for the new library. The committee recommended the library be built adjacent to the new signature park near Pioneer Trail and Uptown Blvd. The Library, Museum and Signature Park site highlights the natural beauty of Cedar Hill. The site backs up to Bentle Branch creek with unique topography and natural amenities. The project, located in the heart of the Midtown District, will serve as a catalyst for high-quality pedestrian-oriented development that offers unique shops, dining, cultural attractions, and living opportunities.

On July 9, 2022 the City Council and community members gathered to break ground on Cedar Hill's new, state of the art Library, Museum, & Signature Park! This project will bring new opportunities for businesses, families, and the entire community. Construction is now underway with the Grand Opening set for 2024. #BuildingOurFuture

Background Information
In November 2017, voters overwhelmingly approved a bond proposition to fund a new public library that would meet current and future needs for businesses and entrepreneurs, children and teens, and the broader community. The new library would be four times the size of the existing building and provide for new technology, flexible program space, and community meeting rooms.

In 2018, the City Council appointed a Site Advisory Committee to evaluate potential locations for the new library. The committee recommended the library be built adjacent to the new signature park near Pioneer Trail and Uptown Blvd. The Library, Museum and Signature Park site highlights the natural beauty of Cedar Hill. The site backs up to Bentle Branch creek with unique topography and natural amenities. The project, located in the heart of the Midtown District, will serve as a catalyst for high-quality pedestrian-oriented development that offers unique shops, dining, cultural attractions, and living opportunities.

  • Virtual egg hunt at the Library in the Park

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    Welcome to the Virtual Egg Hunt! We will be posting all month leading up to Easter, so be on the lookout for daily egg hunt pictures like this one on Facebook . Venturing out? We will ALSO have scavenger egg hunts at certain parks with prize eggs all month for kids and our furry friends to find, so watch for those graphics and info so you know what parks to venture to each week.
    Virtual Egg Hunt: This picture was taken at the site of the Future Library and Signature Park!
    How many eggs can you see? Those who guess correctly get bragging rights!



  • Clean up at the Library in the Park

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    Check out the beautification project at the Library in the Park.


  • Did you know...trail edition

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    Did You Know?
    Cedar Hill has over 36 miles of existing trails that will eventually connect to the future Library in a Park! The projected plan is for this trail system to connect to Pleasant Run and Balcones (1382) creating a path from Midtown to Uptown Cedar Hill where you can run, walk or bike to your heart's content.


  • Giving back at the Library in a Park

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    Shoutout to Dallas Baptist University and their student volunteers who recently helped with prepping the site of the future Library in a Park by clearing out invasive plants and the vegetation!

  • Survey interview at the Library in a Park

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    At the Library in a Park, you can see the interview with the Survey(engineering) team.


  • Did you know...birdie edition

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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    Did you know that the new Library in a Park will be located within walking distance of the historic downtown? Check out the video to learn more about our future library.

  • Surveyors have recently been working at the site of the future Library in a Park.

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    Did you know that the site is located near the Cedar Hill Government Center and the intersection of Pioneer Trail and N. Cedar Hill Road? The new library will be located adjacent to a new signature park with features and amenities for residents and visitors—hence the unofficial nickname "Library in a Park". Stay tuned for more info and important public input opportunities on this exciting project!

  • Drive Thru Feel Good Friday

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    Off to a great start… The community completed over 150 surveys on our future Library in a Park following our first Feel Good Friday event at the Cedar Hill Recreation Center on Friday (9/11)! Drive-thru one of the Feel Good Friday events to give your input regarding the design of the future Library in a Park. Each week, we’ll have giveaways you won’t want to miss! Let your voice be heard. Join the 9/18 Feel Good Friday at the Alan E. Sims Recreation Center (310 E Parkerville Rd, Cedar Hill) from 4:00-6:00pm and pickup free Fuel City tacos for the first 200 participants.

  • Big Giveaways, Free Treat & T-shirts at Community Fun Day - October 10th

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    We need YOU! Your input and voice are important to the design of our Library in a Park Bond Project. This Saturday, October 10th from 8-5:00pm join us at either of the two locations for Community Fun Day!


    Alan E. Sims Recreation Center or Zula B. Wylie Public Library will host 15-minute discussion/Q&A sessions and ask you to complete a survey.


    Each participant will get a free t-shirt, treat and we have one Amazon Fire tablet and one Apple iPad to giveaway! Enter for a chance to win!

    Register for your session here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090849a5aa2da4f85-october1 or just come over on Saturday!

  • Back to School Fun Activity

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    Your Vision of the Premier Library & Signature Park & Trail

    Cedar Hill is building a brand new, state of the art Library & Signature Park & Trail. We would like to see what you envision for the project. Click on the image below to download the activity and draw your vision of the future Premier Library & Signature Park & Trail. E-mail your completed drawing to letstalk@cedarhilltx.com by September 30th.

    To download the activity sheet, click on image below.

Page last updated: 07 Apr 2023, 09:42 AM