Neighborhood Profile: Garrison Park

Schools: Cunningham Elementary, Odom Elementary, Covington Middle School, Crocket High School
Average Listing Price: $329,079 (March 2017)
Nearby Restaurants: Strange Brew, Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe, Cherry Creek Catfish
Nearby Attractions & Amenities: Garrison Park

Bordered by Stassney Lane to the north, William Cannon to the south, S. 1^st Street to the east and Lancret Hill/Headly/London Drive to the west, Garrison Park is a quiet, residential neighborhood that is popular among Austinites for its affordable home prices and convenient location.

This family friendly, ethnically-diverse neighborhood boasts a close-knit community of families, seniors and young professionals alike. Residents of Garrison Park have easy access to MoPac and I-35 as well as the South Congress Avenue shopping district and downtown. They are also close to lots of casual dining options, coffee shops, bakeries, ice cream and taco stands.

Favorite spots among locals include Strange Brew, a 24-hour cafe known for its fair-trade coffee, food, live music lounge and bar; and Tuk Tuk Thai Café, a comfy, unpretentious Thai restaurant that serves up delicious Thai favorites. Both are located on Manchaca Road, the major artery that runs through the neighborhood. It’s the same street where strip malls, Sunflower organic supermarket, and additional dining options abound.

Another popular feature of the Garrison Park neighborhood is the park that gives this area its name. Garrison Park is a lovely shaded green space with a .7-mile jogging trail, barbeque pits, baseball fields, playgrounds, a softball field, a swimming pool and more.

Homes tend to be modest in size but well-maintained. Students attend Cunningham and Odom Elementary schools, Covington Middle School and Crockett High School.

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