News you can use when you move into Oak Hollow Park.
My name is Les Earls, I remember moving into the Oak Hollow Park neighborhood like it was yesterday, although it was actually in 2005. New neighbor, here’s news you can use.
When you move in, you probably have the big stuff working, the roof with no leak, the HVAC system working with cool or warm air. The hot water is good. If you do need a “big fix” go online to nextdoor.com and look for contractor recommendations. Also, after you are able to login to the Oak Hollow Park Families Facebook page, ask for recommendations.
Most new neighbors need plenty of little stuff fixed that was overlooked before they moved in. For example, if you have “sprinkler” problems, contact Valentin Reyes (210) 724-7758. If you need a really good “handyman,” for most of the stuff call Roger Garcia (210) 241-8713. I used Valentin to solve my sprinkler leaks, and Roger for over 20 different fixes. I only refer contractors I have used successfully.
Please know, San Antonio has “hard water.” Consider purchasing a quality “Water Softener” system. The Water Softener system, is one of my smartest investments.
If you don’t have your washer and dryer ready to go, there is a large laundromat “Spin-Express” on Thousand Oaks and Henderson Pass.
We have hardware stores within a few miles, Ace Hardware, Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes and Harbor Freight.
There are 19 streets within Oak Hollow Park and 295 homes. Oak Hollow Park is a safe place for a family to live. We do recommend leaving porch lights on at night time, because darkness attracts vandalism.
We have many residents with dogs. It is safe to walk your dog in the neighborhood. Please use a leash and pick up after your pet. Please know McAllister Park, is only 2 miles away, and has a large “dog park,” and walking trails.
The post office is close by on Henderson Pass by Thousand Oaks. We have HEB (very close) for all your grocery needs, plus HEB has a Pharmacy. We have CVS and Walgreens Pharmacy close by too.
For all your utilities, like CPS and SAWS. You can call 3-1-1 and ask for direct company numbers.
I have used a variety of Internet providers, but personally I have been happy with Google Fiber for years.
Watering Days: We are only allowed to use our sprinklers once a week to water our lawns. You can hand water any day. The last number on your address will dictate which weekday is your watering day.
For example: Last Digit of Address: Watering days.
- 0 or 1: Monday
- 2 or 3: Tuesday
- 4 or 5: Wednesday
- 6 or 7: Thursday
- 8 or 9: Friday
Recycle bins (Green and Blue) … take to curb on Monday night, gets dumped 7am on Tuesday.
Brown Trash bin: … take to curb on Wednesday night, gets dumped 7am on Thursday.
Subject to change on holidays.
Oak Hollow Park does not have an HOA (homeowner’s association).
Oak Hollow Park does have a Neighborhood Association. Annual dues of $40 are voluntary.
Most of the voluntary dues are used to maintain the perimeter outside our walls.
I really hope you will contribute $40 a year to help out our neighborhood.
There are (2) websites in Oak Hollow Park. Both websites do not require a login to view.
OakHollowPark.org is the neighborhood site, with copies of all current and prior newsletters.
OakHollowPark.com is published by me (Les Earls) and the content is Funny Jokes & Stories, How to Protest Property Taxes (videos), and “my every-day-life” in and around Oak Hollow Park.
– Les – please read my post @ https://oakhollowpark.com/oak-hollow-park-in-san-antonio/