Sweetbriar

Seen as an ethnically diverse suburb in south Austin, the neighborhood of Sweetbriar is awash in ranch-style homes with large yards, with residents enjoying great access to local businesses. Conveniently adjacent to I-35, it is only about a 20 minute drive from downtown Austin, so there is never a shortage of fun activities for locals.

Outdoor recreation is provided by nearby Mabel Davis District Park, Franklin Park, and Battle Bend Park. They are all complete with playgrounds for children and ample picnicking spots for couples and families alike. Walking trails snake through the parks and share a lovely view of south Austin.

Local favorite Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse serves up delicious eats and tasty brews while plenty of popular national franchise brands abound, like Buffalo Wild Wings. Residents can take in a film at the Regal Metropolitan movie theater where they will find all the latest releases.

Sweetbriar is part of the Austin Independent School District, and families with students delight in knowing their district has many of the highest ranked schools in the state, like the Richards School for Young Women Leaders.