Two of the most popular communities of Southwest Austin are Circle C Ranch and Shady Hollow. The Circle C community is home to hundreds of people who totally enjoy the peaceful, well-maintained, and family-oriented neighborhood. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is right beside the community where guests and residents can indulge in seeing beautiful various plants and flowers found in the state of Texas.

Only a few minutes away from downtown Austin, Circle C Ranch is one of the largest master-planned developments in all of Texas. The neighborhood provides residents with hefty outdoor activities by establishing soccer fields, hiking trails, golf course, swimming center, parks, and children’s playground to promote healthy recreational pastime for the whole family.

The Homeowners' Association is very strong within the community and many of the children join the swim team of Shady Hollow. The swimming facility at Capistrano Park is one of the popular attractions in the community and also includes a tree-shaded picnic area and a lighted basketball court.

The neighborhood residents routinely organize outdoor activities for everyone to join in and have fun. To prove their oneness with the whole community, Shady Hollow residents keep up with the latest happenings through their monthly newsletter called Shady Hollow Highlights.

The children living in both Shady Hollow and Circle C Ranch attend the famous Bowie High School, a highly recognized school with a Blue Ribbon School rating. There are newer schools in the area including Baranoff Elementary School and Bailey Middle School. High School graduates can continue their education in the University of Texas, only a few minutes drive form Southwest Austin, or any of the other dozen higher education campuses in the Austin area. The convenience of short commutes creates more family bonding time even if the children are already in their college years.

Southwest Austin’s Shady Hollow and Circle C communities are excellent neighborhoods within Southwest Austin all over the state of Texas. If you are looking for a peaceful place to call home without sacrificing the convenience of living near the downtown area, then Southwest Austin is definitely a place you should consider.

About the Author

Ronnie Bredahl has lived in the Austin, Texas area for over 30 years. Search Southwest Austin Homes in the neighborhoods of Circle C Ranch and Shady Hollow.