Dripping Springs
Long distant vistas and rock bottom, spring feed creeks are revealed as one enters Dripping Springs, known “The Gateway to the Texas Hill Country”. Only 13 miles southwest of Austin, Dripping Springs offers a small town atmosphere, excellent schools, convenience to Austin and Lake Travis, and easy access to serene Hill Country getaways.
The community of Dripping Springs has a rich history dating back to 1854 when three families, including Dr. Joseph Pound and wife Sarah, settled the area. Dr. and Mrs. Pound’s restored home is part of the Dr. Pound Pioneer Farmstead located in Founders Park. Even in its early days, Dripping Springs was known as an excellent educational center with the current Masonic Lodge Building having served as a school used by early students.
Dripping Springs has maintained its small town atmosphere, making families feel right at home, where they can enjoy excellent schools and an active community. The Dripping Springs Youth Sports Association provides extracurricular activities for area youth while the local YMCA offers sporting activities for the whole family. A strong sense of community inspires Dripping Springs’ residents to stay involved with organizations such as the Rotary Club, the Lions Club, Helping Hands and The Burke Home, a residential facility for youths. Dripping Springs also has a strong religious presence, with a variety of congregations that actively assist with needs in the community.
The Dripping Springs area is growing as more people realize the amenities it has to offer. The last census reported 1,500 residents inside the City limits; however, the School District, which covers 200 square miles, has over 4,000 students enrolled. Many residents find Dripping Springs the ideal place to raise their families while commuting into Austin to work. As the City continues to grow, businesses in Dripping Springs are increasing in number, offering more job opportunities locally.
Attractions
Local and nearby attractions include City Sports Park, Harrison Park, Founders Park, Karhan Park, Hamilton Pool Park, Westcave Preserve, Pedernales Falls State Park, Sunset Canyon Pottery, Wesley Gallery, Carved Stone, Austin Zoo, Family Connections Butterfly Farm, Nutty Brown Café and Amphitheatre, Driftwood Estate Winery, Mandola’s Estate Winery and Trattoria Lisina Restaurant, Salt Lick BBQ Restaurant, New Canaan Farms, Navidad Farms, Twin Peaks Country Club offering disc golf and mountain biking, Quicksand Golf Course at Woodcreek, Lake Travis, Wimberley Players live theatre, as well as many Austin attractions.
Events
April: Founder’s Day
May: Relay for Life
July: Fire in the Sky fireworks display on the 4th
September: Drippin’ with Taste Wine and Food Festival
October: Lance Armstrong’s LIVESTRONG Challenge bike ride
November: Rotary Club’s Annual Veterans Tribute
December: Christmas on Mercer Street, and the Dripping Springs Library Homes Tour
Links
Dripping Springs ISD
Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce
City of Dripping Springs
Century News
The News Dispatch, phone 512-842-1117 email: redrob37@aol.com
Austin American-Statesman
Hill Country Sun
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