The 25,500-square-foot facility offers Cedar Park locals a place for community events. (Courtesy city of Cedar Park)
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The city of Cedar Park opened RE|CREATE, its new community center and events space, in the old public library building July 11. The city invested millions of dollars to turn the building into a space for residents to connect, learn, play and create, city leaders said.
The overview
The center, which is overseen by the parks and recreation department, hosts various classes and activities for children, teens, adults and seniors. Classes span dance, theater, fitness, visual arts, education, homeschool enrichment, senior programming and children’s play, city communications staff told Community Impact. “This is a good place to connect with people in our community,” said Christine Snitkin, who attended a nature collage program at RE|CREATE on July 23. “I felt welcome. It’s so easy to [sign up online] and show up.”
The 25,500-square-foot building was closed to the public after the public library moved to its new location in 2024.
The city renovated the space to turn it into what is now known as RE|CREATE, adding three large multipurpose classrooms, two smaller multipurpose rooms, a theater, a children’s play area and more, city staff said. The work also included updating the building’s HVAC system, lighting fixtures and aesthetic components.
“They could have just vacated the building and left it, but they’re going to reuse every space that’s in here,” said Linda Klaus, also in attendance at the nature collage program. “I really like that. It looks to me like they did an awesome job.”
What they offer
Activities planned at RE|CREATE in August and September include cooking classes, arts and crafts workshops, a Mexican heritage celebration, nature immersion therapy sessions, and more.
Most activities at RE|CREATE will require attendees to register in advance, city staff said. A link to register for programs can be found on the city’s website. Some programs are free to attend, while others require a fee to help offset the costs associated with hosting them. The facility does not require a membership.
Attendees work on art projects during a nature collage program at Cedar Park’s new RE|CREATE facility July 23.(Daniel Schwalm/Community Impact)
How we got here
In July 2025, City Council approved a $4 million contract to remodel the former Cedar Park Public Library space. The renovations were funded with Community Development Type B funds, which come from local sales tax revenue.
What they’re saying
“This facility is a testament to what we can accomplish when great vision meets community investment,” Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin said. “Cedar Park is home to people from all walks of life, and this is a place where everyone is welcome to gather, connect and thrive together.”
A key goal with the new facility is to provide programming options for residents of all ages and abilities, city leaders said.
“This is not just a building. It is a platform for bringing our community together across ages and interests,” Director of Parks and Recreation Mike DeVito said.
Attendees at the nature collage program said they were impressed with the facility.
“I think it’s a great addition to what Cedar Park offers to people who live here,” said Ranjini Shridhar. “It brings people together, bonds form and I think that’s how communities are formed.”
