Lamar Blvd.

Lamar Blvd.

Written by Traci Rodriguez Thursday, 07 February 2008

Lamar Blvd. from Braker to Parmer Lane is a popular area that has experienced exponential retail and high tech growth in recent years and includes an interesting mix of new land development, recreational facilities and business.

Development

1 - Park Central is situated near IH 35 and Parmer Lane at 12345 N. Lamar. Set in a Master Planned Development, this 228,000 sq. ft. project will accommodate a wide spectrum of office users including Fortune 500 companies, high-tech firms, government agencies, professional companies and non-profit organizations. For more information, www.parkcentralaustin.com.

Other

2 - With over 760 students, Brentwood Christian School is one of the largest private schools in Austin offering a complete K-12 education experience. For more information, visit www.brentwoodchristian.org

3 - Thien Hau Temple For more information on this Taoist Temple, see page 9.

Commercial

4 - A corner lot is for sale at 11421 N. Lamar. This retail building with warehousing capabilities sits on 1.01 acres just north of Braker and N. Lamar. The +/- 16,000 sq. ft. property is for sale “as is” at $1,250,000 through CB Ellis. For more information, www.cbre.com.

Parks & Recreation

5 - Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park sits on a scenic greenbelt and features hike and bike trails with a creek running through. Walnut Creek is home to the Havins Softball Complex that includes three large fields complete with lights and bleachers. Other features include basketball and volleyball courts and a pool that’s open during the summer months.

History

6 - Walnut Creek Park was once the site of the Coxville Zoo from 1939 to 1969. The zoo started with a pet monkey at a gas station owned by Alvin Cox. Over time, other exotic pets were acquired and the 55 acres evolved into the Coxville Zoo and included such animals as alligators, bears and lions.