Allen Parks and Recreation

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth!

Make your way to Allen's Juneteenth Celebration Concert tonight. Together, we'll enjoy an evening of good food, good music and great company!

You'll find us all at:
📍 Stephen G. Terrell Community Park (1680 W. Exchange Pkwy.)
📅 Friday night, June 19, 2026 from 6pm-9pm

If weather changes any of today’s plans, we will be sure to update this post and the Facebook event page promptly.

Event schedule:
6:00 p.m. - Food trucks and vendor booths open
6:30 p.m. – Afro-Brazilian Martial Arts Capoeira demonstration
6:45 p.m. – Ms. Brittany’s School of Dance Group performance
7:00 p.m. – Concert starts with Extended PLAY on the stage

Plus:
• 🍗 Savory bites from Sophia’s Haitian Cuisine
• 🥧 Loaded fries from Fry Pies
• 🍦 Ice cream from Serendipity - Ice Cream Bus
• 🥤 Refreshing beverages from Margarita Hut
• 🛍️ Vendor booths from local businesses

Admission is free. Food, beverages and vendor-booth items will be available for purchase.

This concert is part of the NETSCOUT Seasonal Sounds Concert Series presented by Credit Union of Texas.
This event is also made possible by Allen CDC and Community Waste Disposal.

So, get your lawn chairs out and pack a blanket. We'll see you out on the lawn!

06/17/2026

Juneteenth is this Friday, June 19. Check out our facility hours for the day:

Allen Community Ice Rink, Check Rink Schedule: https://bit.ly/4dCyfIf
Allen Senior Recreation Center: Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Don Rodenbaugh Aquatics Center: Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ford Pool: Open 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Joe Farmer Recreation Center: Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center: Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Courses at Watters Creek: Open normal hours of operation.
The Edge: Skate Park open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Edge open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Check all of our summer holiday hours on our website here: https://bit.ly/4iFeSAB

06/16/2026

There are camps galore! We have more interest-based camps coming up next week that will teach them anything from Hip Hop to Wilderness Survival and more. Whatever interest they have, there's a camp for that. See what's happening next week, June 22-26:
Advanced Rhythmic Gymnastics: https://bit.ly/4fQsNEY
Adventures in Art Camp: https://bit.ly/4a3jyNQ
B3: Wizards Potions Lab: https://bit.ly/3SanIgR
Cheer Camp: https://bit.ly/4xDP0fY
Chefsville: Recipe Testing Lab Camp: https://bit.ly/4eqxsuV
Code Wiz Camp: Modding Minecraft & Design Your Own Roblox Game: https://bit.ly/4xx7caV
Dynasty Ballet Camp: https://bit.ly/3S7Z6W5
Hip Hop Kidz (5-7 Years): https://bit.ly/4gqiRlz
Hip Hop Kidz (8-12 Years): https://bit.ly/4exK2Zr
JumpStart Sports - Flag Football & QB Skills: https://bit.ly/4veMbA6
JumpStart Sports All Skill Level Volleyball Camp: https://bit.ly/4oyHuyK
One River Art Camp - Learn to Draw People & Poses: https://bit.ly/4fQKAvB
VAC Enrichment Camp - Wilderness Survival 3rd-5th: https://bit.ly/4a65ao3
VAC Enrichment Camp - Wilderness Survival K-2nd: https://bit.ly/4eIxRtT
Youth Tech: 3D Game Design: https://bit.ly/4eKRX6O
Youth Tech: The Gaming Academy: https://bit.ly/4fPXIkC
Youth Tech: Video Game Design: https://bit.ly/4eg3JGg

06/15/2026

Friday's Seasonal Sounds: Juneteenth Celebration Concert will feature more than just great music by Extended PLAY.

Come hungry and treat yourself to a delicious lineup of local food! From savory bites at Sophia’s Haitian Cuisine and Fry Pies, to sweet treats from Serendipity - Ice Cream Bus, plus refreshing drinks from Margarita Hut, there's no shortage of flavor waiting for you.

Savor it all here:
📅 Friday, June 19, 2026
🍔 Food trucks and vendor booths open at 6 p.m.
🎤 Concert from 7-9 p.m.
📍 Stephen G. Terrell Community Park (1680 W. Exchange Pkwy.)
🎟️ Free concert (food and vendor items for purchase)

06/12/2026

Pool Day + Movie Night = best day ever!

Plan the ultimate summer fun day with Dive-In Movie at Ford Pool on Friday, June 26. Bring the whole family for an in-pool movie-watching experience with the "GOAT!" (2026), perfect for basketball and animal lovers alike.
Snacks and concessions will be available for purchase, and a limited supply of inner tubes will be available for rent.

Friday, June 26, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Ford Pool, 724 Whitman Dr, Allen, TX 75002
$5 for members | $7 for non-members
Register here on ActiveNet: https://bit.ly/4v8tTRe
Fill out the Ford Pool waiver here: https://bit.ly/3YGiWIra

06/11/2026

This fireworks finale is one of our absolute favorite parts about an Allen summer! 🎆

If you’ve been to Allen USA before, you know the fireworks finale is spectacular! And after 30 years, Allen still has the biggest fireworks show in all Collin County, and one of the largest in all North Texas!

Get ready for 25 minutes of nonstop color, lights and a sky-high show at this year's H-E-B Allen USA presented by Credit Union of Texas.

This summer includes:
✨ More than 9,000 pounds of fireworks
✨ Bursts soaring up to 400 feet in the air
✨ A breathtaking 250-foot-wide rainbow of color across the night sky

For many Texans, this finale is more than a fireworks show. It’s a family tradition, a summer highlight, and an unforgettable moment together.

Don’t miss it!
📍 Celebration Park (701 N Angel Pkwy)
📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
⏰ Free Event: 6-10 p.m. (concerts at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.)
🎇 Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.

Find all details at AllenUSA.org

06/10/2026

It's time to get cooking with camps! Whether your child loves spending time in the kitchen or out on the field, we have a camp for them! Check out which camps are coming up next week:
Chefsville: Tween and Teen Cooking Camp: https://bit.ly/3PQ6952
Crayola World of Wonder: https://bit.ly/4v8beFc
Dynasty Ballet Camp: https://bit.ly/4efDSNh
Hip Hop Kidz (8-12 Years): https://bit.ly/4efDT3N
Jump Start Sports: Stix Lacrosse Camp: https://bit.ly/4vCEAem
The Knight School Chess Camp: https://bit.ly/3S1E5w3
The Knight School: Little Genuises Chess Camp: https://bit.ly/4omRTNZ
VAC Enrichment Camp - Dungeons & Dragons: https://bit.ly/4vErpJY
Youth Tech: Roblox Studio-Programming and Game Development: https://bit.ly/3Sgl1Ky

06/08/2026

👋 Parents! Need a night out while your kids have hang out with Camp TREC Staff? Parents' Night Out will keep the fun rolling for your child. Dinner for the kiddos is on us, with an order of pizza while they make new friends with games, creative crafts, movies, and more.

📅 Friday, June 12, 6 - 8:30 p.m.
📅 Friday, July 10, 6 - 8:30 p.m.
📍 Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center

$30 for members per session, $38 for non-members per session
Register on ActiveNet: https://bit.ly/43FF2N1

06/05/2026

🥳 Now ready for all kinds of fun! Last night we celebrated the completion of the new playground at Quail Run Park, and it was a blast. Thanks for everyone who came out to celebrate with us!

We're not telling you what to do, but if you haven't been by yet....it would sure make for a fun spot to check out this weekend (so long as the rain stays away). Head to 902 Pelican Dr, Allen, TX 75013.

🛝 Quail Run Park also has: a baseball backstop, basketball courts, benches, drinking fountain, grills, open space, picnic tables and a pavilion (option to rent for parties).