Kid Friendly In Allen, Texas

The City of Allen is a great place to raise your family. The schools are rated one of the highest in the United States, and they build new schools each year. It offers a kid-friendly community with nationally-recognized wonderful parks, sports fields, recreation programs, and of course, the famous Allen Event Center.

With such low crime rates, your kids and the whole family are safe and you can just enjoy everything the City of Allen offers without worrying. Allen was voted the safest city to live in. The people here are awesome and very friendly. Allen is also known for its history, nature and is brimming with lots of fun for kids around town! There is always something to do.

Kid Friendly In Allen, Texas | Fun For Kids

Parks in Allen, Texas

Most kids, and adults are so fascinated with video games and online games nowadays. Parents should encourage their children to go and have fun outdoors. Playgrounds, hike and bike trails, picnic grounds, swimming pools, and other outdoor facilities are just  around the neighborhood.

Cosmic Jump - Sometimes called "jumpstreet," Cosmic Jump Trampoline Park in Allen, TX is located right off the HWY 75 frontage road between Exchange Parkway and Stacy Road. The trampolines at Cosmic Jump Indoor Trampoline Center gives a fun, jumping surface. They offer a lot of activities for kids and grown-ups. Fun activities include After Dark, where teens can enjoy the dance club sound system featuring state of the art sound system, blacklights and glow! Wear your glow in the dark accessories and dance to win prices.  Slam Dunk with celebrities and sports celebrities at the Slam Dunk Trampoline Basketball Courts. Never played dodgeball yet? Learn and have fun at the Dallas Trampoline Dodgeball!

Celebration Park - Celebrate kids' parties at the Celebration Park in Allen. Have all the fun in this 104-acre park which features barbecue grills, baseball-softball fields, basketball court, covered pavilion, handicap-accessible playground, hike and bike trails, lighted tennis courts, picnic tables, soccer fields, and the sprayground.

Allen Station Park - is a regional park that includes barbecue area, picnic tables, playground, baseball and softball grounds, hike and bike trails, concrete skate parks, BMX track and roller hockey rinks and other amenities.

Bolin Park - Bolin park is for the sporty ones. It has 2 lit baseball-softball fields, 2 soccer fields, and hike and bike trails for your adventurous family.

Ford Park East - It was developed in 1986 as the city’s first athletic complex with amenities including lighted football fields, hike and bike trails, lacrosse, pavilion, picnic tables, playground and lighted softball grounds.

Jupiter Park - Jupiter Park has 2 football fields, a playground for children not interested in football yet, and picnic tables for the whole family.

Sports in Allen, Texas

Swimming - Swimming is the best exercise. It is like an all in one exercise. It is also very important to teach kids even babies to swim as a sport and most importantly, for survival. Many babies and kids have encountered water accidents and survived because of their swimming skills.

The City of Allen Learn to Swim program helps swimmers and beginners improve their comfort in the water and learn proper stroke techniques in a safe way! Any age is welcome. The city ensures the quality of training with the swimming instructors, which are American Red Cross certified. Also, trained aides are assisting in the classes.

They have different programs that are suited for different ages and skills. For ages 6 months to 4 years old, parents and their infants/toddlers can join the Parent/Child Aquatics program, where you can teach your child to be comfortable in the water and teach them basic water safety skills.

Other programs include Minnows for ages 3 to 5 years old, Sharks for ages 6 to 12 years old, Competitive Stroke Clinic for 8 to 15 years old, and a lot more special programs. Students are evaluated first and grouped with other students with similar skill and age. For more information on the swimming programs in Allen, Texas, click here.

Figure Skating - Figure skating is one of the favorite sports of Allen residents and nearby cities. The city designed Allen Community Ice Rink to meet the needs of aspiring skaters. Figure skating is an art sport you would like your kids to learn and enjoy. Art, sport, and discipline all these will be acquired in figure skating.

Allen Community Ice Rink offers a complete figure skating program for beginners through advanced competitive levels. Elite coaching staffs are national coaches capable of taking your skater to the highest level that the sport has to offer.

Ice Hockey - Are your kids interested in ice hockey? Have them learn to play hockey. The city offers classes which are comprised of all age groups and skill levels. Youth Hockey classes are open to children 4 to 13 years old.

If having passed all the classes required, your child can join the Jr. Americans Youth Hockey Program wherein they can compete in the Dallas Stars Youth Hockey League (DSYHL) and the Dallas Stars Metro Hockey League (DSMHL). Wouldn't you be proud watching your child compete in these leagues? Who knows, your child may be one of the most sought-after hockey players during the NHL season in the coming years?

Recreation in Allen, Texas

Allen Event Center - Allen Event Center features a full- size, state-of-the-art ice surface with a general seating capacity for over 300 spectators. You can participate in its Learn to Skate programs for all types of figure skating and hockey classes, join a recreational or competitive hockey league, or experience the ice during open skate times. Allen Community Ice Rink is a great venue for birthday parties, private ice rental, field trips, fundraising, corporate team building, and church functions.

Allen Community Ice Rink - Allen Community Ice Rink is a full- size, ice surface measuring 85 foot by 200 foot. Amenities include locker rooms, skate sharpening, meeting rooms, off-ice training areas, and skate rental. An on-ice harness is available as well. It is a great venue for private ice rental.

Joe Farmer Recreation Center - Joe Farmer Recreation Center has a fitness room, full-size gym, two racquetball courts, walking/jogging track, game room, locker rooms, meeting rooms and a hillside amphitheater.

The recreation center also offers a variety of youth, adult and pre-school classes and activities. Joe Farmer Recreation Center also hosts ongoing programs such as the Saturday Night Rec N Roll.

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The city of Allen continues to attract national attention for its affordability, safety, education and quality of life. Being awarded as one of the safest cities in Texas, best cities for young families, best suburbs, best places to move, it would not be difficult deciding to live in Allen.

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