| Located in the northern extremes of Austin, the | | | | lessons, and annual family oriented events including |
| Wells Branch neighborhood is a vibrant community | | | | a Pioneer Day celebration and their Memorial Day |
| established in 1982. The residential area is quiet | | | | Fun and Casino Night. Throughout the summer, |
| and serene, while being in close proximity to the | | | | they present an early evening concert series, held |
| crown jewel of North Austin - the new Domain | | | | in the park. |
| shopping center. Wells Branch Parkway is one of | | | | The 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 the | | | | and a pool, this park has a unique feature - an |
| employers and schools of Round Rock and the | | | | 1850s-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 sponsors | | | | A second pool is available in Wells Branch - the |
| many activities, including parades, clubs, dance and | | | | Willow Bend pool, and North Mills Park is the |
| exercise lessons and holiday celebrations, creating | | | | second park in the community. Wells Branch |
| a true community. | | | | Recreation Center features a full-size basketball |
| The boundaries of the Wells Branch neighborhood | | | | court, a workout room with exercise machines |
| are IH 35 to the east, Mopac to the west, Grand | | | | and free weights, and multi-purpose rooms for |
| Avenue Parkway to the north and Wells Branch | | | | fitness 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, including | | | | the neighborhood is the Wells Branch Community |
| La Frontera, Gateway and the Arboretum. With a | | | | Garden. Members share a piece of land dedicated |
| planned stop on Capital Metro's new light rail | | | | to the organic cultivations of vegetables, flowers, |
| service coming to Wells Branch, this area is one | | | | and other plants, tending their assigned patch while |
| of the most accessible in the greater Austin | | | | maintaining social bonds with other community |
| region. The initial line of the light rail is slated to | | | | members. Their goal is to work together to grow |
| have a station in the Howard Lane area just | | | | better 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 a | | | | their neighbors. |
| wealth of amenities within, and specifically for, the | | | | With a multitude of amenities within the |
| community. The Wells Branch Municipal Utility | | | | community, unparalleled accessibility to all areas of |
| District provides more than just trash and | | | | the greater Austin region, and an established |
| recycling services - it acts as a true community | | | | neighborhood dating back over a quarter of a |
| hub. The MUD offers summer camps, youth | | | | century, Wells Branch embraces modern |
| programs such as fishing clinics and swimming | | | | conveniences while still providing a solid foundation. |