As the temperatures rise in North Texas, it's time to relish some family moments outdoors. Visiting a nearby playground with your kids is not only an excellent way to keep them entertained but also to let them burn off some energy — all without spending a dime.
Here are some of the best playgrounds in Allen:
Treehouse Playground at Spirit Park
1151 Ridgeview Drive, Allen
Not suitable for all ages; Restrooms available
What could top the excitement of a playground inspired by treehouses? Older children revel in scaling the bridges and rope pathways connecting various structures before zooming down the five towering slides.
Celebration Park
701 Angel Parkway, Allen
Suitable for all abilities and ages; Restrooms available
Everyone loves the playground at Celebration Park in Allen! It’s huge, it’s brightly colored, it’s accessible for all abilities and it has a splash pad.
The facilities at Celebration Park in Allen include an amazing playground, barbecue grills, baseball/softball fields, a basketball court, a covered pavilion, hike and bike trails, lighted tennis courts, picnic tables, soccer fields and a playground.
Bethany Ridge Park
1218 E Bethany Dr, Allen
Suitable for all ages; No restrooms
Bethany Ridge Park in Allen is a beautiful, vibrantly colored playground with very tall steep slides and climbing for big kids, next to a duck pond with a trail. Perfect for a picnic and playground adventure.
Terrell Recreation Center
1680 W Exchange Pkwy, Allen
Suitable for all ages; Restrooms available
If the day is a bit too hot or the rain hits North Texas, the rec center is the perfect place to be. Young visitors can enjoy indoor play spaces, including a supervised playroom designed for children aged 3 months to 9 years. And, of course, the indoor playground featuring ground-level play features in direct view of nearby parental and guardian seating. Day passes or memberships are required.
Green Park
1305 Comanche Drive, Allen
Best for ages 10 and under; no restrooms
Locals call Green Park the “first-responder playground” or the “fire station playground” for good reason: the playground is modeled after a fire station and police station, plus it’s even next door to a real fire station.
Rocketship Playground At Waterford Park
1227 Copano Dr, Allen
Suitable for all ages; no restrooms.
While the Waterford playground may seem modest compared to others on the list, its meticulously executed theme warrants recognition. Tt offers plenty of activities tailored for young children, like riding the miniature rocking space shuttles. The playground's setting along Exchange Trail, a suburban greenbelt pathway tracing Watters Creek, adds to its appeal.
To see more of Collin County’s great playgrounds, visit the link here.
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