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Brushy Creek, Austin Neighborhood

Cedar Park offers a tranquil residential setting with predominantly single detached homes built mostly after 2000, providing a variety of sizes from lofts to four-bedroom properties. The neighborhood features calm streets that contribute to a peaceful atmosphere. Convenient access to a large number of supermarkets and several nearby restaurants and cafes allows for diverse dining and shopping options. Quality education options include nearby elementary schools and private institutions, ensuring excellent academic opportunities close at hand. Driving is an efficient way to navigate the area, with generally easy-to-find parking. Parks in the vicinity provide outdoor spaces for relaxation and recreation.

The character of Cedar Park is exemplified by its calm ambience. Cedar Park is especially quiet, as the streets are generally very tranquil. The greenery in this community is not particularly prominent; there are a few public green spaces nearby for residents to discover.

Highlights of Brushy Creek

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

🌳 Brushy Creek Lake Park

This beloved park off Brushy Creek Road features a scenic lake, walking trails, playgrounds, sports fields, a splash pad, and fishing docks, making it a hub for family recreation and outdoor activities in the heart of the neighborhood.

🏫 Round Rock ISD Schools

Brushy Creek is served by top-rated schools in Round Rock ISD, including Brushy Creek Elementary and Cedar Valley Middle School, both located conveniently in the area and recognized for academic excellence and strong community involvement.

🍽️ Sam Bass Road Eateries

The cluster of locally owned restaurants along Sam Bass Road, such as DeShay’s and Pho Dan, give residents flavorful dining options just minutes from home, making it a go-to corridor for casual bites and relaxed evenings.

🛒 Brushy Creek Village Shopping Center

Located at the intersection of Great Oaks Drive and Brushy Creek Road, this shopping center offers convenient options for groceries, personal services, and specialty stores, anchoring everyday community needs close to home.

🚴 Brushy Creek Regional Trail

A signature feature of the neighborhood, this extensive multi-use trail stretches over 7 miles through parks, woods, and scenic creekside landscapes, making it a favorite for runners, cyclists, and nature lovers alike.

An Austin Neighborhood

This October in Brushy Creek

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

October 3, 2026

Trailside Market

Memorial Park • 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

This nearby outdoor market gives Brushy Creek residents an easy Saturday outing with local farmers, makers, bakers, artisans, plants, and handmade goods. Memorial Park is a short drive from the Brushy Creek area, making it convenient for shopping locally while enjoying the park and trail atmosphere.

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October 6, 2026

Round Rock National Night Out

Neighborhoods throughout Round Rock • 6:00 PM–9:00 PM

Brushy Creek-area residents can join neighbors for an evening focused on community connection and public safety. National Night Out typically brings families, neighborhood groups, police officers, firefighters, and other local officials together, making it a welcoming way to meet people close to home.

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October 12, 2026

Monarchs on the Move

Brushy Creek Community Center • 10:30 AM

This free, all-ages Brushy Creek program explores the monarch butterfly migration and includes an educational presentation followed by a guided outdoor tour of the Community Center Garden. It is especially appealing to families, nature enthusiasts, and residents interested in pollinator-friendly gardening and local conservation.

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October 17, 2026

Hairy Man Festival

Cat Hollow Park • 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

Brushy Creek’s signature fall celebration offers free, family-friendly fun close to home, with live music, food vendors, arts and crafts, carnival games, face painting, inflatables, a petting zoo, scavenger hunts, and Halloween-themed activities. A morning Hairy Man 5K also gives active residents another way to participate.

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October 2–4 and October 9–11, 2026

Austin City Limits Music Festival

Zilker Metropolitan Park • 12:00 PM–10:00 PM

Although it requires a drive from Brushy Creek, ACL Fest is the region’s major October music event and a worthwhile option for residents seeking a large-scale concert experience. The two weekends feature numerous stages and performers, while families with young children can take advantage of the festival’s free admission policy for children age eight and under.

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From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Brushy Creek

Know Your Neighborhood

Local characteristics and demographics for Brushy Creek

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