Fun Things To Do In Anna, Texas

Fun Things to do in Anna, Texas

Considered to be one of the fastest growing cities in Collin County, Anna offers a reasonable rate when it comes to starting businesses in addition to affordable real estate.  Residing in Anna provides low cost of living due to their modest way of life.  Although Anna may not be the first choice for those who want a fast-paced, city life, Anna is not going to disappoint.  Surely, visiting this place for whatever purpose, whether for business or recreation is still a wonderful idea.

Anna offers plenty of places for the nature lovers to enjoy, along with families appreciating the perfect scenery for picnics.  Anna also offers a friendly atmosphere with the surrounding community parks and recreational amenities, places to shop and dine and several annual community events.

Fun Things To Do In Anna, Texas

Anna boasts their being an excellent place to bond with your kids especially since the growth of Anna has enabled the city to provide people with various places for a delightful R&R.  They have everything from parks to recreation for all ages to shopping in discount stores and of course restaurants with superb food and quality service.  A visit in Anna during fall or summer would be the best time, for you will take delight in the colors brought to you by Mother Nature.

Parks and Recreation

SLAYTER CREEK PARK

Located west of Anna Middle School on Rosamond Parkway, this park offers a variety of recreational amenities including a splash pad, four ball fields, two tennis courts, two basketball goals, two large multi-purpose athletic fields, a 3600-foot walking trail, a skateboard park, a playground, horseshoe pits, a shuffleboard court, a large pavilion, and a concession building with restrooms.  Definitely worth a visit.

NATURAL SPRINGS PARK

Hence the name this park has a natural spring that feeds off a man-made pond.  The area is covered with trees but it has spots perfect for kite flying, Frisbee and other passive recreational activities.  Most of the area is in its natural state but some were converted into walking trails with bridges, contains picnic tables, benches, and fishing piers.  The park still holds a lot of surprises in the future.  You may find Natural Springs Park south of FM 455 - West White Street, behind Brookshire’s and Rattan Elementary school.  This is a park where the majority has not been developed into the usual-like playgrounds or parks.  The park remains in its natural state and still includes amenities such as walking trails with bridges, picnic tables, benches, a fishing pier at the pond, and a gazebo.

For the complete list of parks in Anna, Texas, click the link here.

Food and Restaurants

With over 350 restaurants to try in Anna, you are surely in for a gastronomic delight.  You may try some of our suggestions below or discover sumptuous dishes from the list of Anna restaurants.

DADDY REX'S TWISTED BBQ

You can’t say you’ve been to Anna without having tried the most popular BBQ restaurant in town.  Daddy Rex’s took BBQ to a whole new level with their Pecan smoked meat.  Food expos and festivals are famous in Anna, residents love to flock these events and eat.  In Anna you will never go hungry.

JOE'S ITALIAN BISTRO


If you’re into European cuisine then this Bistro is one of the best choices among all the European restaurants around Anna.  Just beside the main road; N. Powell Pkway, Joe’s serves New York Style Pizza’s to Italian food.  All hot entrees are served with fresh green salads and a basket of Italian bread.  They have menus for both lunch and dinner that are worth trying after a tiring activity around Anna.

See the list of Restaurants in Anna, TX here.

Grocery and Shopping Areas

BROOKSHIRE'S FOOD AND PHARMACY

A self-sufficient food store that provides career opportunities by building its own departments, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities.  It not only provides food for customers but also an unforgettable shopping experience.  They provide a variety of goods that work with your budget from cakes, chips, soups to dog food and most come in organic and fresh from farm produce.

DOLLAR GENERAL

Dollar General is a retail store that sells a range of beauty products, household goods, groceries and more.  Prices are mostly below average so it would be perfect for you budget.  They offer a wide parking space for both cars and bikes.  Their special products come in dairy, condiments, chips and clothing.

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See the list of Grocery and Shopping Areas in Anna, TX here.

Health and Fitness

THE ZOO HEALTH CLUB

State of the Art Facilities, World class Trainers and Staff, Unparalleled fitness classes, convenient locations and hours and a flexible membership offer are just a few of the best offers Zoo Gym can provide to health enthusiasts.  The first step into improving your health and quality of living is by becoming a member of Zoo Health Club.  The environment in Anna backed by this awesome club will definitely keep you healthy.


The gym focuses on giving the customers what they need and want whether it’s for staying fit, losing weight or joining a body building event.

ANYTIME FITNESS

For those who are looking to workout even in the wee hours then Anytime Fitness gym is the right place because they are open 24 hours with their private restrooms, private showers and personal training schedule provided by your trainers according to your desires and what they see best fits you.  Membership is also affordable and paid every month.  Anytime Fitness can be found anywhere around the states.

SPORTS

Sports has always been a part of life for people in Anna so athletic and recreational activities are almost everywhere.  Baseball is the greatest American Past time and Slayter has not one but four baseball fields to accommodate baseball enthusiasts.  The City of Anna established a sports association for the young residents.  This is called the Anna Youth Sports Association or AYSA.  It is an independent, nonprofit youth sports association which is authorized to use City facilities to operate their youth sports programs.

A-town Sports, the home for youth sports in Anna, TX is a subsidiary of AYSA.  Sports include baseball, softball, football, basketball and cheerleading.

HURRICANE CREEK COUNTRY CLUB

A privately owned sports club that offers golf lessons and clinic.  Aside from its 18-Hole golf course you can indulge in their swimming pool, a 35-acre lake, driving range, picnic grounds and swing room with available video equipment.  Not only do they cater to golf lovers but also to couples planning for a wedding and banquet.


MACK SPORTING GOODS LLC

Avoid hassle and buy your sporting equipment at Mack Sporting Goods, from coaching equipment to hula hoops.  The owner, Alex Mack, was a former service member and also a former coach for high school football teams in Arkansas which gives him adequate knowledge in the quality of the goods he sells and in the needs of aspiring athletes.

PERIN'S TAEKWONDO CENTER

Self- Defense classes are offered by Perin’s Center and they specialize in Korean Taekwondo, Olympic Style Sparring and Cardio Kickboxing.  The Instructors are very encouraging and friendly to everyone.  Thus, the students with the higher belts try to help the amateurs so kids with different skill levels will definitely enjoy the place.

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