Area Where is the nearest post office? Located 1.2 miles from the community, on Congress Avenue, between 8 th and 9 th Streets. Below is the address and phone number for your reference. U.S. Post Office 823 Congress Ave #150 Austin, TX 78701 (800) 275-8777 Where is the nearest grocery store? Trader Joe s 211 Walter Seaholm Dr. #100 Austin, TX 78701 (512) 474-2263 Whole Foods 525 N. Lamar Blvd (512) 476-1206 What is the nearest Metro/Train? The Amtrak stops at the Austin Station, located at 250 N. Lamar Blvd,. Where is the nearest bus stop? Located on Lamar Blvd, between Sandra Muraida Way and 3 rd Street, just west of Gables Park Plaza. 219 Lamar / Sandra Muraida What bus route are we on? The 219 Lamar / Sandra Muraida bus stop accesses Buses 338 and 484. Where are schools for this area located? Mathews Elementary School 906 West Lynn St. (512) 414-4406 O Henry Middle School 2610 W. 10 th Street (512) 414-3229
Austin High School 1715 W. Cesar Chavez (512) 414-2505 Where is the nearest biking or walking trail? Located just south of Cesar Chavez, the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail is an easy walk from the community. This 10-mile trail offers outdoor recreation, a scenic, natural environment, and a diverse, vibrant mix of people. Community Facilities and Amenities Where are the nearest fitness classes held? Located 0.3 miles from the community. Below is the address and phone number for your reference. Pure Austin Fitness 907 W. 5 th Street #201 What are the hours of the amenities? Gables Park Tower offers the following amenities for you to enjoy: 24-hour Fitness Center 24-hour Lido Lounge Pool Area and 4 th Floor Amenities (Putting Green and Bocce Ball Court) close at 10pm Where do I dispose of my trash? A Waste Away black trash container is provided at move-in. Place your container and recycling outside your front door Sun Thurs at 7pm. Blue recycling bags are provided at the concierge desk. You can also drop off your items in the Trash & Recycling Room in the middle of the hallway, across from the G apartment. What do I do with my move in boxes? In order for us or Waste Away to accept your boxes, they must be broken down flat. If you have 1-10 boxes, they can be set outside your front doors for the pick-up service. If you have more than that, please utilize the trash chute room or bring them to the main compactor. How does my key fob work? Your all-access fob will get you into the community doors, elevators, amenities, and your apartment door. Press your fob into the round metal hole on the door lock. When you see the green light, turn the knob counter-clockwise to unlock the door. Turn the knob clockwise to lock the door.
Where are the mail boxes located? The mail boxes for your apartment home are located in the lobby area, on the 1 st Floor. They are labeled with your apartment number. Do you have resident activities or events? Gables Park Tower has many fun events and activities that promote a sense of community and allow opportunity for you to meet other residents. Keep up-to-date on all of our community gatherings by Liking our Facebook page and look out for flyers in the elevators. You can expect to see events such as breakfast on-the-go, weekend brunch, happy hour, pool parties, and a variety of other fun, community related events. Can I have a party at the pool? Our relaxing pool areas are available for all residents and their guests to enjoy during pool hours. To ensure enjoyment for all residents at the pool, we regretfully do not permit private pool parties. Where is the best place for me to park? The entrance to the resident parking garage is located on Sandra Muraida Way, just past the loading dock and small bike rack. There are a few spaces marked as Reserved, for Fuel Efficient Vehicles only, or for Electric Charging. Other than that, all spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis. As a reminder, handicap parking is patrolled by local law enforcement and is subject to maximum parking violation penalty. Conveniences How do I pay rent online? We have made paying your rent easy by setting you up with your personal online account to the Gables Gateway. You will go to www.gables.com and click on Residents at the top of the page. Select the link to set up your Gables Gateway account. This is a great way to stay connected to your management team from anywhere in the world. Additional services available on Gables Gateway include placing a service request for repairs needed in your apartment home. How do I use Gables Connect? Changing your utilities to your new address can be time consuming and a challenge, so visit www.gablesconnect.com or call 1-866-643-9055 to transfer or set up your utilities with ease. Where can I access WI-FI in the building? The Lido Lounge, pool area, and fitness center are WI-FI accessible for your use and convenience. This amenity is complimentary and part of your community benefits.
Guests Where can my guests park? Our community offers paid guest parking in the 1 st floor retail garage. Rates subject to change. Electric Drive (2 nd Street) offers meters Mon Wed from 8am 6pm, Thurs Fri from 8am midnight, and Saturday from 11am midnight for a maximum of 3 hours. Outside of these hours, parking on Electric Drive is complimentary, on a first come, first serve basis. Where do my movers park? We have a large loading dock and garage door near our front door on Sandra Muraida Way. Contact the Concierge when your movers arrive, and they will open the garage door. Where does the delivery person come in or do I have to meet them? The delivery person will enter our front door and go to the concierge desk. The concierge will call you for permission to let the delivery person up the elevator. How many guests can I have with me at the amenities? We love it when you share your community with your friends and family. Two guests per apartment home are welcome to join you in all of the amenity areas. How do I let friends in the gate? While guests cannot access our resident parking garage, you can let visitors in through the call box at the front door. Your guest will dial the 4-digit code you were provided at move-in. If they do not know it, they can scroll through the names to find your code. Your phone will ring, and you just press 9 on your phone s keypad, and the front door will unlock. Maintenance How do I submit service requests? You may contact the leasing office via phone at (512) 472-0111, via email at parktower@gables.com, in person, or through Gables Gateway to place your service request. If you have not already signed up for Gables Gateway, you can go to www.gables.com and click on Residents at the top of the page. Select the link to set up your Gables Gateway account. This is a great way to stay connected to your management team from anywhere in the world. Additional services available on Gables Gateway include paying your rent online.
What do I do if I have a Maintenance emergency after hours? If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency, call 911 right away. In the event of a maintenance emergency, contact our office line at 512-472-0111, choose option 2 then 1 and leave a message for on-call. All general requests will be answered and addressed on the next business day. What is considered a maintenance emergency? Emergency maintenance problems that will be dispatched to the on-call service technician include: 1. No electricity throughout the apartment. 2. No water. 3. No air conditioning on a day of extreme heat (80+ degrees). 4. Water entering the apartment. 5. Possibility of fire. 6. Impeded plumbing in an apartment with only one bathroom. 7. No heat. 8. Non-functioning or malfunctioning smoke detector. 9. Gas leak (also call the gas company). 10. Running water that cannot be shut off. 11. Malfunctioning door or window locks. Pets Where is the best place to walk my pet? There is a small grassy area and pet station at the entrance of the resident parking garage. You can also utilize Sand Beach Park, just on the other side of Electric Drive. Please help us to maintain a clean and pleasant community by always picking up after your pets. Do I have to have my dog on a leash? For the safety of your dog and all residents in the community, all pets are required to be on a leash when in any common area. It s the law and the best practice for your pet s safety. Areas & Suggestions Where is the nearest mall? Located 4 miles from the community, near MoPac and 360. Below is the address and phone number for your reference. Barton Creek Square 2901 S. Capital TX Hwy Austin, TX 78746 (512) 327-7041
Where is the nearest movie theater? Located 0.6 miles from the community, near 2 nd Street and Guadalupe. Below is the address and phone number for your reference. Violet Crown Cinema 434 W. 2 nd Street Austin, TX 78701 (512) 495-9600 Where is the nearest dog park? Located just 0.4 miles from the community, on the other side of Lady Bird Lake. Below is the address for your reference. Auditorium Shores Dog Park 800 W. Riverside Drive Austin, TX 78704 Where is the nearest performing arts center? Located 1.2 miles from the community, on the other side of Lady Bird Lake. Below is the address and phone number for your reference. The Long Center for Performing Arts 701 W. Riverside Drive Austin, TX 78704 (512) 474-5664 Where is the nearest Golf Course? Located 2.8 miles from the community, at the intersection of Enfield Road and Exposition Blvd. Below is the address and phone number for your reference. Lions Municipal Golf Course 2901 Enfield Road (512) 477-6963