The Edge @ Allen Station Park

Holiday Hours

About the Facility

The Edge has transitioned from a primary youth center to a visitor center.  The conversion process began on June 1, 2009.  As the facility continues to grow and develop, it is the City's objective to provide an environment that encourages parent involvement in the lives of their children.  The main focus of the conversion has been on the lobby/game room area.  Additional modular furniture has been added and a membership is not required to utilize the new lounge area.  We have also expanded our food service to include healthier choices.  The media room and computer lab still require membership.

Click here to read more about the transition.

Located on the south end of Allen Station Park, the complex features a concrete skate park, two roller-hockey rinks, BMX track and youth center. The skate park is now the largest outdoor facility of its kind in the state. Outdoor amenities operate as a traditional park facility with hours of operation from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. for all skate areas. BMX track hours are from 8 a.m. to dusk. Use of the outdoor amenities is free and open to the public.

Click here to get a full list of the activities happening at The Edge.

Skate Park

Designed and built by Site Design Group from Tempe, AZ, one of the premier skate park design companies in the United States. 37,915 sq. ft, largest in the state of Texas.

Elements Include: street fixtures including stairs with handrails to "ollie on to", boxes, rails, ledges, a "picnic table" (not for picnicking), wide variety of bowls and transitions ranging from 6' - 9 ½' deep, steel coping throughout for grinding and a large amount of bank slope areas for beginners to practice on, Lighted facility, Restroom access and water fountains available on the east side of the youth center.

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. All users must clear the park at 11 p.m.

Fees: None, the skate park will be free to all users. (Fees may apply during special events and for clinics/classes.)

Permitted equipment includes: skate boards, inline skates, scooters, and BMX freestyle bikes with covered pegs. Other equipment must be approved before use.

This is a HIGH RISK activity. Safety equipment, including but not limited to helmets, knee and elbow pads, are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

Click here to view skate park rules and regulations.

BMX Track

The track is 900 ft. of challenges and fun. The "U" inside the "V" layout design guarantees a natural flow into the first corner. A rhythm section from corner to corner in the third straight away and 10 different jumps to complete adds to the excitement. The feature section of the track is the second corner where a slope was created from the highest point of the track to ground level so that riders will turn while going downhill. The first straight away consists of a double, roller, and table step up to a step up; the second straightaway consists of a double, triple and a huge step up with three consecutive doubles in the fourth straight away to finish out the track. Unlighted, Restroom access and water fountains available on the east side of the youth center.

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. - dusk.

Fees: None at this time. Fees will apply for practices/races if the track becomes a sanctioned facility.

This is a HIGH RISK activity. Wearing appropriate safety equipment including a full face helmet, jeans, long sleeved shirt, gloves and knee guards is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

Click here to view BMX track rules and regulations.

In Line Hockey Rink

Two full size hockey rinks, suitable for adult and youth play. Team and scorer's boxes. Covered spectator seating. Lighted.

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Allen Sports Association has priority use of this facility for league play and practices during league seasons. Please Note: The west rink at The Edge at Allen Station Park will be open for general community open skate on Wednesday and Friday nights. In the event that the Allen Sports Association has to make up games then the Allen Sports Association will have priority use of these rinks. With the above exception all other times and rinks are reserved by the Allen Sports Association for league play and will have priority use Monday through Saturday.

Fees: None, there will be no charge for open use of the rinks.

Hockey rinks may be rented for private use as available. Except during league play, one rink will always be available for open skating and individual practice.

Equipment: In line skates only. No skate boards, bikes or any other wheeled equipment will be allowed on the rinks.

This is a HIGH RISK activity. Appropriate safety equipment, including but not limited to helmets, knee and elbow pads, is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

Click here to view in line hockey rink rules and regulations.

Visitors Center

4000 sq. ft. with a media room, computer lab, game room and snack bar. Computer lab is equipped with 12 computers, printer and software. The computer lab was equipped through a generous donation from the Kiwanis Club of Allen. Media room consists of five televisions including one wide screen television for watching movies, music videos, etc. Play Station and X Box systems will be available for use on the four smaller televisions. Game room will have ping pong, pool and other games available for use. The game room is also equipped with a projection screen and four 27" televisions. Interior and exterior accessibility to the visitor center restrooms is available.

Summer Hours of Operation:

Monday - Saturday, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m
Sunday, 1 - 6 p.m.

School Year Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday, 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday 1 - 6 p.m.

* The visitor center will open at 12:00 p.m. during school holidays

Ages: 10 -17 years of age or up to 18 years if still enrolled in high school for media room and computer lab.  Children under 10 and adults are permitted in the lounge area.  This facility will be supervised at all times.

Fees: $10/yr/residents; $20/yr/non residents; $3 guest fee (if within the facility age range and accompanied by a member). Membership cards are for the youth center only and will not be accepted at Joe Farmer Recreation Center or the Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium. Due to the higher fees charged, youth cards purchased for using JFRC or DRN will be accepted at the youth center.