As the third-largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, Cedar Park is an integral part of the rapid growth and burgeoning prosperity of Central Texas and Williamson County. Cedar Park is widely known for its excellent schools, pro-business environment, and quality of life. The Economic Development and Tourism Department support the positioning of Cedar Park as a destination city by defining, recommending, and implementing key strategies and funding mechanisms to promote the community to business, locals, and the traveling public.