Rising in the hills just west of central Austin, the Westlake area offers the highly acclaimed Eanes Independent School district and includes the municipalities of Rollingwood and Westlake Hills. Westlake borders on Town Lake and Lake Austin only minutes from Austin?s central business district. The natural beauty of this area is apparent as one travels through the curved roadways. Subdivisions and commercial developments are placed with care and consideration for the preservation of the areas natural beauty. The Westlake area serves a constituency of highly educated professionals and actively involved parents. Other amenities include: Barton Creek Mall for upscale shopping, access to Austin?s most prestigious outdoor park known as Zilker, and miles of hiking and biking trails on the adjacent Barton Creek green belt.