Mayor and Council Approve Resolution to Adopt a Statement on Racial Justice

At the June 27 Special Session Council meeting, the Mayor and Council unanimously adopted a statement on racial justice, through which the Town affirms that Black Lives Matter and dedicate themselves to the critical ongoing anti-racist work needed to achi...

Town's Infrastructure Project Has Begun

The Infrastructure Project’s construction is underway in University Park. On June 25, a concrete crew finished the replacement of the swale across the intersection of Southwark Terrace and is expected to resurface Clagett Road from Partridge Pla...

Adelphi Field Meadow in Full Bloom

The Town is excited to share photos of the Adelphi Field Meadow in full bloom with Blackeyed Susans, Lanceleaf Coreopsis, Rudbeckia and Spiderwort (purple) and more. The Town in partnership with the Dennis vanEngelsdorp Bee Lab at the University of Maryla...

Chief Baker's Message to the Community

Like many Americans across this great nation, I was shocked and angered after watching the short video of Mr. George Floyd losing his life in such a horrific manner. I was deeply saddened and without words, I thought to myself that could be one of my sons...

Elected Officials Sworn-In to Begin New Term

On Monday, June 15 at 4 p.m., the Clerk of the Circuit Court Mahasin El Amin came to University Park to swear-in all elected officials beginning a new term. The swearing-in took place in the parking lot outside of Town Hall. All present were asked to wear...

Police Department Receives First Hybrid Vehicle

The University Park Police Department is pleased to announce that it has received its first hybrid marked police cruiser and we expect two more in fiscal year 2021. The Department is working to protect and preserve the environment by transitioning its ent...

TOWN UPDATE - Coronavirus Disease Response

The Town of University Park continues to prepare for and monitor the novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. The Town is following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and decisions from state and county health departments to ensure w...

VeoRide Bikes and E-Scooters Arrive in UP

Press Release from College Park, MD - August 26, 2019

The University of Maryland Department of Transportation Services (DOTS), Town of University Park and City of College Park will partner with the mobility share company VeoRide to pilot a year-long bike a...

Chief Baker's Message to the Community

Like many Americans across this great nation, I was shocked and angered after watching the short video of Mr. George Floyd losing his life in such a horrific manner. I was deeply saddened and without words, I thought to myself that could be one of my sons...

Police Department Receives First Hybrid Vehicle

The University Park Police Department is pleased to announce that it has received its first hybrid marked police cruiser and we expect two more in fiscal year 2021. The Department is working to protect and preserve the environment by transitioning its ent...

2019 University Park Police Annual Report

We welcome you to read the 2019 annual report summarizing the work of the University Park Police Department. If you have any questions you may email Chief Baker. 

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