Allen Parks and Recreation

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

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

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

👋 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

🥳 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).

⚽ Soccer fans, this one's for you!
Our FREE to attend World Cup Watch Party Series brings the excitement of international soccer to you:

🇲🇽 World Cup Watch Party Series: Mexico VS South Africa
📍 Stephen G Terrell Community Park
📅 Thursday, June 11, 1 - 5 p.m.
Watch Mexico take on South Africa alongside fellow fans and experience the energy of game day. Enjoy food concessions, browse local vendors, and jump into open-play soccer before and after the match.
Register on ActiveNet (not required to attend): https://bit.ly/4dIHubz

🇺🇸 World Cup Watch Party Series: USA VS Australia
📍 Bethany Lakes Park
📅 Friday, June 19, 1- 5 p.m.
Cheer on Team USA! Cool off with sweet treats from Serendipity - Ice Cream Bus and don't miss our fun "Clash of the Titans" showdown featuring Outback Allen and Texas Roadhouse. Plus, enter for a chance to win exciting prizes while enjoying great food.
Register on ActiveNet (not required to attend)a: https://bit.ly/4efRpWa

Tell your kids to put their shoes on and get ready to go!

You’re invited to a first look at Quail Run Park’s brand-new playground tonight, Thursday, June 4 from 5:30-7:30pm.

Slide down Pelican Drive to explore all the new features, from slides to climbing elements, in a fresh blue-and-green scheme that’s ready for action 💙💚

🍧The first 100 guests will enjoy free Kona shaved ice. Stop by the Allen Parks and Recreation booth to grab your Kona ticket.

We'll see you at:
📍 902 Pelican Dr. Allen, Texas
🕠 Thursday, June 4 from 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Watching the weather forecast? Us to! We'll be sure to update this post and event calendars should any plans change.
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Pool Closure Notice:
This Friday, June 5, the competition and leisure pools at Don Rodenbaugh Aquatics Center will be closed from noon until 7:45 p.m. for maintenance.
The pools will reopen on Saturday, June 6, at 8 a.m. for programming, with public swim from 1 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused to your poolside plans.
Don't forget that Ford Pool will be open for public swimming on Friday, from 1 - 7 p.m., and Summer Luau will be free to attend Friday night from 5 - 7 p.m.!
You can register for Summer Luau here: https://bit.ly/4wY8hZ0

Did you hear the news?👂

Allen’s trail system now spans 100+ miles, linking parks, people and places across the community. That equates to approximately 0.9 miles of trail per 1,000 residents (the highest per capita ratio in Collin County)! From neighborhood connections to citywide adventures, each mile adds up.

Built through years of intentional planning, partnerships and passion, the winding trails do more than get you from point A to point B; they bring Allen together.

Read more about this update, upcoming projects and how you can be a part of shaping the future of Allen's trails: https://bit.ly/4vszEZJ

Head to Allen's Old Stone Dam this Saturday, June 6 from 9am - 12pm and meet Allen Parks Foundation for National Trails Day! They'll have snacks and information about the trail system.

Find the Old Stone Dam (and Allen Parks Foundation) here on Saturday morning: https://share.google/AJjhER9JgRXI7n9dr

National Trails Day, June 6, 2026

Discover why Allen is one of North Texas’ most connected and outdoor-friendly communities with more than 83 miles of scenic hike and bike trails. Winding through beautiful greenbelts, parks and neighborhoods, Allen’s trail system offers the perfect place to walk, run, bike and explore. With routes ranging from peaceful natural paths to wide paved trails, there’s something for every lifestyle, age and ability. Whether you’re seeking adventure, fitness or a relaxing escape outdoors, Allen’s trails connect you to the best of the community and nature. To learn more about Allen’s trails, please visit Parks and Trails at www.lifeinallen.org.