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Disc golf basket with a yellow disc on the rocky Badlands Disc Golf Course, surrounded by cedar trees and native Hill Country vegetation, with Apache Shores homes visible on the hillside in the distance.

Apache Shores: Life in Pictures

Photo Gallery of activities in the Apache Shores neighborhood.

  • Halloween decorations at a home on Broken Bow in Apache Shores, with one skeleton sitting on a bench and another hanging upside down near the front porch.
    Caption: Two skeletons on Broken Bow are hanging out and waiting for the Halloween fun to begin.
  • Chimney Swift bird house along Indian Creek Trail in Apache Shores, surrounded by native Hill Country vegetation.
    The Chimney Swift house along Indian Creek Trail provides important habitat for these migratory birds. Please enjoy it from a respectful distance and help protect the wildlife that shares our trails.
  • Wooden pagoda at the Indian Creek Trailhead in Apache Shores, with the trail map and information display beneath its roof and stone cairns nearby.
    The pagoda at the Indian Creek Trailhead, provided through an Eagle Scout project, welcomes visitors with a trail map and information before they head out on the trails.
  • Grouping of stacked stone cairns near the entrance to Indian Creek Trail in Apache Shores, surrounded by fallen oak leaves and the natural Hill Country landscape.
    A new gathering of stone cairns welcomes visitors near the start of Indian Creek Trail, surrounded by a scattering of oak leaves. Photo taken September 21, 2026.
  • Apache Shores residents gathered outdoors for the 2020 Chili Cookoff, with tables and chili entries set up for the community event.
    Bringing neighbors together over a little friendly competition at the 2020 Apache Shores Chili Cookoff.
  • Apache Shores residents taking part in the 2023 Polar Bear Plunge at Lakeside Park.
    Taking the plunge! Apache Shores residents brave the chilly water for the 2023 annual Polar Bear Plunge—better known around the neighborhood as “The Plunge.”
  • Promotional graphic for the HuApache Paddle, an Apache Shores community paddling event.
    The HuApache Paddle—a playful Apache Shores take on a Hula Paddle—brings neighbors together on the water for a little tropical fun.
  • Video preview highlighting the recreational amenities available to property owners in Apache Shores.
    Take a look at the amenities that make Apache Shores special—from Lakeside Park and the pool to sports courts, disc golf, and other community recreation. Video credit goes to the Gene Arant Team.
  • Aerial view of the Apache Shores sports courts, showing the tennis and basketball courts surrounded by mature trees and the wooded neighborhood.
    An aerial view of the Apache Shores tennis and basketball courts nestled among the trees. Photo credit to Evan Walsh @evinthesky
  • Aerial view of the Apache Shores swimming pool and surrounding pool deck, nestled among mature trees in the wooded neighborhood.
    A bird’s-eye view of the Apache Shores pool surrounded by the trees and natural landscape of the neighborhood. Photo credit to Evan Walsh @evinthesky
  • Aerial view of the dock at Lakeside Park extending into Lake Austin, with the tree-lined shoreline and surrounding Hill Country landscape visible from above.
    A bird’s-eye view of the dock at Lakeside Park extending into Lake Austin. Photo credit to Evan Walsh @evinthesky
  • A winding road curves through the wooded hills of Apache Shores, with homes scattered among the trees and a water tower visible in the distance.
    Winding roads, wooded hills, and an eclectic mix of homes are part of the character of Apache Shores.
  • Misty early-morning view of Lakeside Park in Apache Shores, with trees and park grounds fading into the fog near the water.
    A quiet, misty morning at Lakeside Park, when Apache Shores feels a little removed from the rest of Austin.
  • Misty early-morning view of Lakeside Park in Apache Shores, with trees and park grounds fading into the fog near the water.
    A quiet, misty morning at Lakeside Park, when the lake and surrounding hills seem to disappear into the fog.
  • View from the Apache Shores boat ramp looking toward Lake Austin on a misty early morning, as if a boat were being pulled out of the water, with calm water and the shoreline fading into the fog.
    A quiet, misty morning at the Apache Shores boat ramp—an early start on the water.
  • Disc golf basket with a yellow disc on the rocky Badlands Disc Golf Course, surrounded by cedar trees and native Hill Country vegetation, with Apache Shores homes visible on the hillside in the distance.
    Rugged limestone terrain and Hill Country vegetation make the Badlands Disc Golf Course a uniquely Apache Shores challenge.
  • Disc golf basket on the Badlands Disc Golf Course set among rocky limestone terrain, cedar trees, and native Hill Country vegetation.
    One of the baskets along the rugged Badlands Disc Golf Course, where the natural Hill Country terrain is part of the challenge.
  • Disc golf basket beneath sprawling cedar branches on the wooded Badlands Disc Golf Course, with prickly pear cactus, native vegetation, and a narrow clearing leading to the basket.
    A basket tucked beneath the trees on the Badlands Disc Golf Course, where native vegetation and low-hanging branches add to the challenge.
  • Disc golf basket on the Badlands Disc Golf Course surrounded by rocky limestone ground, cedar trees, and dense native Hill Country vegetation.
    Rocky ground, cedar trees, and native vegetation shape the natural playing terrain of the Badlands Disc Golf Course.
  • Legacy Running Deer Trail street sign in Apache Shores, featuring the older distinctive neighborhood street-sign design.
    A piece of Apache Shores history—the legacy Running Deer Trail street sign, part of the neighborhood’s original character.
  • Playground equipment at Geronimo Children’s Park in Apache Shores, surrounded by mature trees that provide shade over the play area.
    Geronimo Children’s Park offers a shady neighborhood spot for children to play and families to enjoy time outdoors. Photo courtesy of Evan Walsh @evinthesky
  • Aerial view of the Apache Shores swimming pool and surrounding pool deck, nestled among mature trees in the neighborhood.
    A bird’s-eye view of the Apache Shores pool, surrounded by the trees and natural landscape of the neighborhood. Photo courtesy of Evan Walsh @evinthesky
  • Aerial view of the dock extending from the shoreline at Lakeside Park into the blue-green water of Lake Austin, surrounded by trees and natural shoreline.
    A bird’s-eye view of the dock at Lakeside Park, reaching out into Lake Austin from the tree-lined shore. Photo courtesy of Evan Walsh @evinthesky
  • View along part of the Badlands Disc Golf Course in Apache Shores, with a rocky limestone path winding through cedar trees and native Hill Country vegetation.
    Part of the rugged Badlands Disc Golf Course, where natural limestone, trees, and Hill Country terrain shape the course.
  • Disc golf basket marking a hole on the Badlands Disc Golf Course in Apache Shores, surrounded by rocky limestone terrain, cedar trees, and native Hill Country vegetation.
    One of the holes on the Badlands Disc Golf Course, set among the rugged limestone and native landscape of Apache Shores.
  • Disc golf basket on the Badlands Disc Golf Course surrounded by rocky limestone terrain, native grasses, cedar trees, and dense Hill Country vegetation.
    A disc golf basket tucked into the rugged, rocky terrain of the Badlands Disc Golf Course in Apache Shores.
  • Presley Blake standing beside the tall green Chimney Swift Tower she created as an Eagle Scout project for Apache Shores POA.
    Eagle Scout Presley Blake stands beside the Chimney Swift Tower she created for the Apache Shores community in December 2024.
  • Close-up of the Apache Shores Chimney Swift Tower showing the wildlife protection sign, Eagle Scout project plaque, and ventilation opening.
    The Chimney Swift Tower provides habitat for local wildlife. Visitors are asked not to disturb the tower or the wildlife using it.
  • Plaque recognizing Presley Blake of Troop 4540 for the December 2024 Eagle Scout project dedicated to Apache Shores POA.
    The Chimney Swift Tower was created by Presley Blake of Troop 4540 as an Eagle Scout project and dedicated to Apache Shores POA in December 2024.
  • Wooden Lost & Found Library at the Apache Shores pool for storing items left behind by visitors.
    Items left behind at the pool can be placed in the Lost & Found Library so their owners can return to claim them. The library was created as an Eagle Scout project for the Apache Shores community.
  • Plaque recognizing Ryan Mulanax of Troop 441 for his March 2025 Eagle Scout project dedicated to Apache Shores POA.
    The Lost & Found Library was created by Ryan Mulanax of Troop 441 as an Eagle Scout project and dedicated to the Apache Shores community in March 2025.
  • Illustrated map showing the routes and landmarks along Indian Creek Hiking Trail.
    Map at the trailhead of Indian Creek Hiking Trail. Provided as a project of William Blake, Venture Crew 454, part of the Scouting America program.
  • Colorful chalk drawings and messages covering the wooden dock at Lakeside Park in Apache Shores.
    A little neighborhood creativity on display—colorful chalk art brightens the dock at Lakeside Park.
  • Wide view across the water at Lakeside Park, with two swimmers at the far right holding onto a buoy and the wooded shoreline in the distance.
    Enjoying the water at Lakeside Park—two swimmers take a break at a buoy with the wooded Lake Austin shoreline in the distance.
  • View of all three docks at Lakeside Park in Apache Shores, including the rope swing near the shoreline, with Lake Austin and the wooded shoreline in the background.
    A rare view of all three docks at Lakeside Park extending from the Apache Shores shoreline into Lake Austin—and one of the few photos capturing the longtime rope swing.
  • Mist floating just above Lake Austin on a quiet early morning, with tree-lined shores and soft pink light appearing through the clouds.
    A quiet morning on Lake Austin, with mist hovering over the water and just a touch of pink breaking through the clouds.
  • Bench beside the boat ramp at Lakeside Park in Apache Shores, overlooking the water of Lake Austin.
    A bench at the Lakeside Park boat ramp offers a quiet spot to sit and enjoy the view of Lake Austin.
  • Gray fox sitting on a low stone border in a wooded Apache Shores yard.
    Gray fox photographed on Hunters Pass by Gabriel Isaac Radovsky and shared in The Apache Post Facebook group on September 5, 2026.
  • White-tailed deer and fawn standing near a wooded pond in Apache Shores.
    A peaceful Apache Shores moment—a deer and fawn near the water.
  • Picnic tables beneath a wooden pavilion at Lakeside Park.
    Volunteers help maintain shared community spaces such as the picnic pavilion at Lakeside Park.
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  • Handmade wooden chairs decorated with colorful Texas and nature-inspired designs, created by a young Apache Shores resident and displayed for sale at an Apache Shores Market Days event.
    Creativity starts young in Apache Shores! These handmade and individually decorated wooden chairs were created by a young resident and offered for sale at an Apache Shores Market Days event.
  • Children painting colorful wooden Easter decorations at an outdoor craft table during the annual Apache Shores Easter Egg Hunt and activities.
    Creativity is part of the fun at the annual Apache Shores Easter Egg Hunt and activities, with crafts and other activities for neighborhood children.
  • Three princesses in elaborate ball gowns and crowns marching together with determined expressions during the 2025 Apache Shores Halloween celebration.
    Three determined princesses with elaborate ball gowns and crowns on a mission during the 2025 Apache Shores Halloween celebration—costumes, confidence, and plenty of attitude.
  • Boat ramp dock at Lakeside Park beside the boat launch, with a bench overlooking Lake Austin.
    The boat ramp dock at Lakeside Park provides convenient access alongside the launch area for property owners putting boats in or taking them out of Lake Austin.
  • Aerial view of homes and a winding road through the wooded hills of Apache Shores beneath a blue sky.
    Apache Shores began in 1967 as a 667-acre resort development centered on summer lake living.
  • Apache Shores swimming pool seen through the fence, with large mature oak trees and picnic tables in the shaded area outside the pool.
    Mature oak trees provide a shady gathering spot with picnic tables just outside the Apache Shores pool.
  • Popular taco food truck located near the entrance to Apache Shores beside the ASPOA office and community complex.
    A neighborhood favorite — Pinche Tacos truck — near the entrance to Apache Shores, conveniently located beside the ASPOA office and community complex.
  • Rocky creek flowing through the wooded Indian Creek Trail area in Apache Shores, with shallow water surrounded by limestone and native vegetation.
    The creek along Indian Creek Trail changes with the seasons and rainfall, sometimes flowing more strongly and sometimes slowing to a trickle. A waterfall can also be found farther along the trail.
  • Small stone cairns lined up on a weathered limestone block in the woods.
    A stone cairn along one of the natural trails in Apache Shores, adding a little character to the rugged Hill Country landscape.
  • Stone cairn beside the wooded Indian Creek Hiking Trail.
    A stone cairn along Indian Creek Hiking Trail.
  • Colorful “Keep Apache Weird” artwork celebrating the quirky, eclectic character and individuality of the Apache Shores neighborhood.
    “Keep Apache Weird” captures a longtime Apache Shores spirit—the idea that our neighborhood’s eclectic homes, people, and personality are part of what makes this community unique.
  • Blue lending library beside a bench at Geronimo Children’s Park.
    A small lending library at Geronimo Children’s Park gives neighbors a place to share books.
  • Charcoal grill and picnic table beneath mature shade trees along the Lake Austin shoreline at Lakeside Park, with a dock visible in the background.
    A shady picnic spot at Lakeside Park, with a charcoal grill, picnic table, and Lake Austin just steps away.
  • Wooden Geronimo Park entrance sign above the walkway leading into the shaded children’s playground in Apache Shores.
    The entrance to Geronimo Children’s Park, a shady neighborhood playground tucked among the trees in Apache Shores.
  • Apache Shores entrance monument sign surrounded by native landscaping at the entrance to the neighborhood.
    Welcome to Apache Shores—the neighborhood entrance sign marking the way into our unique Hill Country community.
  • Front exterior of the Apache Shores Community Hall / Party Barn beneath a blue sky.
    ASPOA Board meetings are held at the Community Hall / Party Barn on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.
  • Metal Hole #17 disc golf sign mounted on a large rock beneath a shady tree, with an arrow pointing toward the hole and a green lawn in the background.
    The Apache Badlands Disc Golf Course grew from six holes in 2013 to an 18-hole course, thanks to thousands of hours of volunteer work and support from the Apache Shores community.
  • Disc golf basket on the Badlands Disc Golf Course in Apache Shores, surrounded by rocky ground and native Hill Country vegetation.
    A disc golf basket on the Badlands Disc Golf Course, where rugged Hill Country terrain makes every hole a little different.
  • Lakeside Park in Apache Shores with mature shade trees, grassy areas, picnic tables, and Lake Austin along the shoreline.
    Lakeside Park combines shady green space, picnic areas, and access to Lake Austin—one of Apache Shores’ most enjoyed community amenities.