Universal City

Cultural and recreational activities contribute to the vibrant pulse of Universal City. The City’s vibrant volunteers and steadfast staff work to provide family and military-oriented events that speak to the core values of its residents. Parades, festivals, movies in the park, walks/runs, animal related events, and sporting events provide ample opportunity for celebration and community fun. For those outdoor enthusiasts,

Universal City has 447 acres of parkland that provides trails, organized and recreational sports, disc golf, play areas, pavilions and community events. In 2021, Universal City invested nearly $1.2 million in park upgrade with more funding and improvements slated for 2022.

Recognized as one of the nation’s top public golf courses, the Olympia Hills Golf Course and Event Center hosts golf tournaments, fun runs, family-friendly events, and movies under the moonlight, and can also be rented out for weddings, parties and private events. In addition to Universal City events, the Northeast Lakeview College (NLC) hosts a series of community events for the young and the young at

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heart. To top it all off in a nice, neat package, Motovo ranked Universal City as #7 for the most affordable suburb citing the low cost of living, affordable homes, and other community attributes. New subdivisions opening in 2021 and 2022 add to the diverse and affordable living opportunities in Universal City.

The Universal City Library was designed with innovative technology as its key component. Whether it is computer classes, job research, Mad Science labs, reading and language programs, quiet spaces, or book reservations, the library has something to offer for everyone. Along with the building, the library serves as a cultural activity center in its assortment of meeting rooms, outdoor activity area, and an adjoining park. The adjoining park features a Splashpad, children’s play areas, a soccer field, and a walking trail. The Park is also a host site for community music, parties, and general community gatherings.

Universal City boasts many unique features that set it apart from surrounding communities. Universal City has always been a leader in identifying and participating in environmental and energy saving programs. Specifically, the City is known for its reuse water practices, and as the first Green Power Community in the State of Texas through the use of wind power. Universal City became the first municipality in Texas to purchase solar power. Over

the lifetime of the solar project, Universal City’s solar use will result in the equivalent of almost 10,000 trees being planted or over 7.3 million miles of car travel will be avoided.

In addition to being a leader in clean energy, Universal City is also a leader in clean water. Since 2009, Universal City has consistently been awarded the title of “Best Tasting Ground Water” for the Southwest Texas region. In 2015, Universal City was awarded the best tasting water in the State of Texas and the 2nd best tasting water in the United States!

There are a plethora of businesses that are symbols of the City’s history and growth. Some of the early businesses are still present today, but new and expanded businesses have joined them. Cafes, bakeries, coffee shops, grocery stores, medical facilities, physical fitness facilities, professional trades, and an array of retail offerings are abundant within the business districts with more still to come. The City’s Aviation District revitalization plan was put in place in 2020. The Aviation District Masterplan focuses on the redevelopment potentials of the East Aviation area, a commercial thoroughfare, that is South of Pat Booker Road and a gateway into Randolph Air Force Base. The goal of the Masterplan is to provide a vibrant public realm that is anchored with well-defined town center, mixture of uses, life-at-night and open spaces around a major transportation corridor that encourages walkability and a sense of community. Recent business openings the Aviation District include a craft brewery, a food truck park, a craft pizza restaurant, and a gourmet burger joint with much more to come soon.

For more information on Universal City services, events and cultural activities, and business happenings, visit its website at www.uctx.gov or on Facebook at Facebook.Com/UniversalCityTexas.