Wells Branch Neighborhood

Located in the northern extremes of Austin, thelessons, and annual family oriented events including
Wells Branch neighborhood is a vibrant communitya Pioneer Day celebration and their Memorial Day
established in 1982. The residential area is quietFun and Casino Night. Throughout the summer,
and serene, while being in close proximity to thethey present an early evening concert series, held
crown jewel of North Austin - the new Domainin the park.
shopping center. Wells Branch Parkway is one ofThe heart of the neighborhood is Katherine
the main arteries connecting IH 35 and Mopac,Fleisher Park. Featuring a playscape, sports courts
making this neighborhood accessible to theand a pool, this park has a unique feature - an
employers and schools of Round Rock and the1850s-era cabin complex available for tours and
northern areas, as well as to downtown Austin.festivals in the community, called the Homestead.
Their vigorous neighborhood association sponsorsA second pool is available in Wells Branch - the
many activities, including parades, clubs, dance andWillow Bend pool, and North Mills Park is the
exercise lessons and holiday celebrations, creatingsecond park in the community. Wells Branch
a true community.Recreation Center features a full-size basketball
The boundaries of the Wells Branch neighborhoodcourt, a workout room with exercise machines
are IH 35 to the east, Mopac to the west, Grandand free weights, and multi-purpose rooms for
Avenue Parkway to the north and Wells Branchfitness classes and meetings.
Parkway to the south. In addition to the Domain,One of the most unique and engaging offerings of
major shopping areas are easy to get to, includingthe neighborhood is the Wells Branch Community
La Frontera, Gateway and the Arboretum. With aGarden. Members share a piece of land dedicated
planned stop on Capital Metro's new light railto the organic cultivations of vegetables, flowers,
service coming to Wells Branch, this area is oneand other plants, tending their assigned patch while
of the most accessible in the greater Austinmaintaining social bonds with other community
region. The initial line of the light rail is slated tomembers. Their goal is to work together to grow
have a station in the Howard Lane area justbetter vegetables, find good organic cures for all
West of Mopac.challenges, including insects, fertilization,
Although this community is extremely accessible,weathering, and to connect on a social level with
it is one of the rare gems in Austin that has atheir neighbors.
wealth of amenities within, and specifically for, theWith a multitude of amenities within the
community. The Wells Branch Municipal Utilitycommunity, unparalleled accessibility to all areas of
District provides more than just trash andthe greater Austin region, and an established
recycling services - it acts as a true communityneighborhood dating back over a quarter of a
hub. The MUD offers summer camps, youthcentury, Wells Branch embraces modern
programs such as fishing clinics and swimmingconveniences while still providing a solid foundation.