Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Oak Parke? Oak Parke is in southwest Austin, Texas. It is on the west side of Brodie Lane, just south of Slaughter Lane. The north edge of Oak Parke is adjacent to the property that Bowie High School is on. You can locate Oak Parke on this Mapquest Map.

What shopping is near Oak Parke? Oak Parke is close to major shopping. Here are distances to a few nearby stores: Diamond-Shamrock: .25 mile. Randall’s grocery: 0.25 mile CVS Drugs .2 mile HEB grocery: 1.8 mile Blockbuster Video: 1.8 mile Hollywood Video: 1.9 mile

What restaurants are near Oak Parke? Brick Oven Pizza: .25 mile Maudie’s: .25 mile Galaxy Café: .25 mile Subway: .25 mile Jack in the Box: .25 mile Wok on Fire: .25 mile Taco Bell: .25 mile Baskin Robbins: .25 mile Seattle’s Best Coffee: .25 mile Whataburger: .25 mile KFC: .3 mile Tres Amigos (Mexican): 2 miles Shogun (Japanese): 2 miles McDonald’s: 1.8 mile Sonic: 1.25 mile

What services are near Oak Parke? Within a half mile are a credit union, a bank, a dentist, optician, an insurance office, a gymnastics studio, a day-care, and an investment service. Within two miles are an auto repair/tire center, churches, a florist, a car wash, a dance studio, a photography studio, a real estate brokerage, an optician, and a driving school.

What public schools serve Oak Parke? Baranoff Elementary School, approximately two miles; Bailey Middle School, approximately two miles, James Bowie High School, approximately .125 mile.

What major roads serve the area of Oak Parke? MoPac Boulevard is about 1.5 mile west of Oak Parke. Interstate 35 is approximately five miles east of Oak Parke. The neighborhood is two blocks south of Slaughter Lane, a major east-west thoroughfare.

What amenities are exclusively available to Oak Parke residents? The Oak Parke Homeowners’ Association owns and maintains a beautiful, two-acre park with a professionally-maintained swimming pool, as well as a playground, basketball court, volleyball court, and picnic facilities.

What public facilities are near Oak Parke? The Austin Veloway (bicycle track) lies between Bowie High School and Mopac Boulevard, with an entry about two driving miles from Oak Parke. Slaughter Creek Park, about two miles west of Oak Parke, is where many Oak Parke kids play in recreational and select soccer leagues; the park also has a disk golf course and a large playground. Since Oak Parke is within the City of Austin, Oak Parke residents qualify for free use of Austin Public Library; a branch is about three miles away on Convict Hill Road. Bowie High School, which is adjacent to Oak Parke, has tennis courts and a track that are used by many Oak Parke residents when not in use by the school. Bowie High School, which is adjacent to Oak Parke, has tennis courts and a track that are used by many Oak Parke residents when not in use by the school.

How much are the Homeowner’s Association dues? As of January 2009, mandatory dues are $40 per month. New homeowners are responsible for promptly contacting the management company to register and get instructions on how to make payments.

What are the typical homes in Oak Parke? Homes in Oak Parke must be a minimum of 1,700 square feet, with at least a two-car garage. Most homes in Oak Parke are above 2,500 square feet, and some are more than 3,000 square feet. Lots are about a quarter acre. Oak Parke has strong deed restrictions that the Homeowners’ Association enforces through notices and legal action. One-story homes must be 100% brick or stone, and two-story homes must be at least 75% brick. Every home must have a working gas lantern in front, so Oak Parke is free of street lights. As of Fall, 2005, resale prices in Oak Parke begin at about $200,000 and range past the mid-200’s.

What builders built the homes in Oak Parke? Oak Parke homes were built by Newmark, Doyle Wilson, Buffington, Hugo Sevcik, and others.

How old are the homes in Oak Parke? Most homes in Oak Parke were built in the early 1990’s. The newest home in Oak Parke was finished in 2000.

How many homes are in Oak Parke? Approximately 330.

Within what government jurisdictions is Oak Parke? Oak Parke lies within the City Of Austin, Travis County, and the State of Texas. Additionally, Oak Parke lies within the Austin Independent School District, and the Austin Community College District. Oak Parke is not a part of any municipal utility district.

Who provides utility and public safety services in Oak Parke? Telephone: SBC. Electricity: Austin Energy (wholly owned by the City of Austin). Natural gas: Texas Gas Service. Water and wastewater: City of Austin. Garbage pickup: City of Austin. Cable television: Time Warner Austin. Broadband Internet service: Time Warner Austin (cable modem) and SBC. Police: Austin Police Department. Fire: Austin Fire Department. Station is 1.7 mile away on Deer Lane.

What’s so great about Oak Parke? Location, Location, Location. First, it’s easier to get in and out of Oak Parke in mornings and afternoons than neighborhoods with comparable homes nearby. Second, shopping and services are more convenient to Oak Parke than for neighborhoods with comparable homes nearby. Third, Oak Parke offers a smaller and cozier community. Fourth, Oak Parke is served by Austin’s best schools. Fifth, Oak Parke is served by first-class utility and public safety services. Sixth, Oak Parke offers superior community recreation and amenities.