River Oaks/brookhollow Apartments for Rent

Tree-lined, country-lane-style streets and close proximity to acres of parkland make the River Oaks/Brookhollow, Abilene neighborhood a peaceful, scenic community. Residents in the southern section of the neighborhood are within walking distance of Red Bud Park, which is located on the southeast tip of the community.

River Oaks/Brookhollow encompasses ZIP code 79605. The community is bounded by South 14th Street on the north, Barrow Street on the east, Winters Freeway/Highway 84 and Red Bud Park on the south, and Winters Freeway/Highway 84 on the west. The area is mostly residential, although the community does have a variety of commercial buildings, including a hotel, shops, and service establishments. In addition, the area has a school and some churches.

One of the many appealing aspects of living in River Oaks/Brookhollow is Red Bud Park. This scenic, 127-acre community park offers visitors a wide variety of amenities, including a walking trail, girls’ softball complex, Little League fields, soccer fields, a playground, picnic area, and a YMCA-operated recreational center.

Residents who enjoy the water can travel a short distance to the southeast and visit Kirby Lake. This 740-acre lake allows fishing and has largemouth bass, channel and blue catfish, white crappie, bluegill, and green sunfish. The park also has a fishing pier, two boat ramps, picnic areas, and hiking and biking trails surrounding the lake.

For residents seeking an education, McMurry University lies outside of the community to the east. This Christian liberal arts and science college offers students 35 majors and nine professional programs.