Horseshoe Bay

The Hills, Horseshoe Bay Neighborhood

The Hills offers a peaceful and quiet environment with low traffic noise, creating a calm living atmosphere. The neighborhood features mostly single detached homes built around 1995, with spacious three and four-bedroom options available. Parking is convenient throughout the area, making vehicle access smooth and hassle-free. While bicycling infrastructure is limited due to varied terrain, the community's slower pace encourages relaxation and tranquility. Residents benefit from a setting that promotes privacy and comfort. This neighborhood presents a chance to reside in a serene location with well-maintained housing options amidst a thoughtfully designed layout.

The Hills offers a calm environment. Most areas in The Hills are very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.

Highlights of The Hills

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

🌳 The Hills City Park & Playscape

Located at 2 The Hills Drive, this revived community park features a playscape, pavilion, basketball court, and musical instruments, following a revitalization completed in 2024 that expanded parking, smoothed lawns, and upgraded amenities, making it a vibrant hub for neighborhood families.

🚶 Walking Trail Loop along The Hills Drive

A scenic walking trail under continual expansion surrounds part of The Hills along The Hills Drive, with phase 4—including a bridge alongside the dam—approved in spring 2024 and slated for completion by late summer, enhancing connectivity and outdoor access for residents.

🛥️ Private Lake LBJ Access via The Trails

While technically adjacent, The Trails subdivision offers residents private marina access to Lake LBJ with covered slips and miles of Hill Country trails, providing a unique waterside and equestrian lifestyle just steps from The Hills.

⛳ Summit Rock Golf Club Nearby

Just east of The Hills via Summit Rock Boulevard is the exclusive Summit Rock Golf Club, offering a private golf course and clubhouse that serve as a highly desirable recreational touchpoint for nearby hillside residents.

🌌 Dark Sky and Quiet Hill Country Ambience

Nestled in the western edge of Horseshoe Bay, The Hills benefits from the city’s designation as a dark‑sky community, where minimal artificial lighting offers stunning night skies, serene privacy, and abundant wildlife sightings that define its peaceful Hill Country setting.

The Hills

This August in The Hills

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

August 7–8, 2026

13th Annual Beer By The Bay Music Festival

Live Oak Lawn, Horseshoe Bay Resort • 6:30 PM–11:00 PM

This two‑night country‑music festival featuring Texas favorites and craft beer tastings right in Horseshoe Bay is perfect for locals looking for a fun, lakeside summer night out with live music and great food.

August 7, 2026

Junior Aviculturist Workshop

Jungle Kids Club, Horseshoe Bay Resort • 2:00 PM–4:00 PM

A hands‑on, family‑friendly bird care experience at the resort’s Kids Club where children learn about exotic birds—ideal for local parents seeking engaging educational activities.

August 1–12, 2026

Flock Talk – Exotic Birds Exhibit

Horseshoe Bay Resort (hotel conference room) • 10:00 AM–11:00 AM daily through August 14

Daily informal talks with the resort’s aviculture team about exotic birds offer a sunrise activity great for families or bird enthusiasts living nearby to visit and learn.

August 25, 2026

Big Break: Horseshoe Bay Resort Watch Party

The Club at Horseshoe Bay

Residents can join fellow golf fans to watch the premiere of the reality golf series filmed at the local resort—watching the show unfolds on national TV while supporting local pride and community.

August 26, 2026

Night of Networking – Community Happy Hour

Slick Rock Bar & Grill, Horseshoe Bay • 5:00 PM–7:30 PM

A relaxed community networking event for local business owners and residents to mingle—great for making local connections or learning about community happenings.

August 20, 2026

POA Education Event: Roundabout Traffic Control on RR 2147 with Mayor Jones

Quail Point Lodge, Horseshoe Bay • 3:00 PM–4:00 PM

A timely local governance and transportation discussion led by the mayor that people living nearby can attend to stay informed on traffic plans affecting their daily commutes.

From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in The Hills

Know Your Neighborhood

Local characteristics and demographics for The Hills

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