Shady Hollow, Texas
Shady Hollow is a community of 5,709 people in Travis County, Texas.
Why visit Shady Hollow
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 24 parks and trails and 12 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center and Southland Oaks Neighborhood Park.
Weather in Shady Hollow
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About Shady Hollow
Shady Hollow is a census-designated place (CDP) in southwestern Travis County, Texas, United States, and is partially in the City of Austin. It is located ten miles (16 km) southwest of Downtown Austin, near the Travis/Hays county line. The population was 4,822 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Shady Hollow, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
Shady Hollow West Nature Preserve
Hiking and trails · 0.6 mi
4316 Lost Oasis Hollow, Austin
sunrise-sunset
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes12
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.6 mi
850 W. Slaughter Lane, Austin
Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:00
Chi'Lantro BBQ
Fast food · Korean, Mexican · 1.6 mi
Korean BBQ inspired
9911 Brodie Ln
Mo-Su 10:30-22:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 1.6 mi
9916 Brodie Lane, Austin
Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr 07:00-24:00; Sa 08:00-24:00; Su 08:00-23:00
Churches and places of worship1
History
In 1972 Austin Savings and Loan Owners began development on 600 acres (2.4 km2) of land. In 1978 the homeowners organized the Shady Hollow Homeowners Corporation to counter what they believed was misrepresentation from the developer. The homeowners accused Austin Savings and Loan Owners of installing development more dense than advertised. The two groups formed an agreement, resulting in the creation of parks and recreational facilities along Slaughter Creek; this included the Park on Doe Run. The CDP also received several amenities, including a community center, tennis courts, and a basketball court. In 1984, as per the agreement, Austin Savings and Loan Owners deeded the park and recreational facilities to the Shady Hollow Homeowners Corporation.
From the History section of Shady Hollow, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Healthcare2
Map of Shady Hollow
88 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Travis County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-07-06: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-04-21: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Manchaca 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- San Leanna 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Buda 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Barton Creek 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- West Lake Hills 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Rollingwood 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Austin 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Kyle 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Bee Cave 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Steiner Ranch 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
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