The Winter/Spring 2019 edition of Allen Parks and Recreation's LIFE activities guide is now available!
Learn about all of the upcoming programs, classes and special events happening in Allen.
The guide can be viewed online now and is available at a...
Discover Tunica, Mississippi and experience Memphis, Tennessee on a 5-day, 4-night excursion with Allen Senior Recreation Center on May 20-24, 2019!
Included are guided tours of Memphis, the “Home of the Blues,” Sun Studio the Birthplac...
Join Allen Senior Recreation Center on a trip to celebrate Mardi Gras at the 13th Annual Red River Mardi Gras Bash from February 22-24, 2019 in Shreveport/Bossier City!
The festivities will include visits to a float-loading party, a bakery making...
The March/April 2019 edition of the Center-Link newsletter, which is Allen Senior Recreation Center’s events guide, is now available.
The facility’s upcoming diverse programming includes educational opportunities, fun games an...
You might notice a slight change to the taste or smell of your tap water this spring. This change is due to a temporary change in disinfectant used by Allen's water supplier, North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD). Though your water might taste or s...
Bobcats, coyotes and other urban wildlife are present throughout North Texas, including here in Allen. However, seeing these animals in your neighborhood can be unnerving. Read on for the top questions about urban wildlife—including a free oppor...
The City of Allen has been named one of the safest big cities in Texas!
The Home Security Advisor ranked Allen #4 in its list of Safest Cities with a population of over 50,000, due to its low rate of both violent crimes and property crimes. The list was co...
Based on recent concerns and inquiries, citizens interested in the proposed Allen Sports Village development can stay updated on the development process via email by completing this online form.
The development is proposed near the corner of Alma Drive and...
Go ahead and take your bins to the curb; trash and recycling will follow normal collection schedules this week, despite the Presidents' Day holiday.
Allen's waste service provider, CWD, observes six holidays each year: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Indepen...
Did you know Allen residents can take advantage of nearby collection points for Styrofoam products not accepted in curbside recycling?
Frisco Environmental Collection Center (6616 Walnut Street, Frisco) is open to all, including non-Frisco residents and co...
Come experience the annual Indoor Triathlon on Sunday, March 3 at Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium!
The indoor triathlon will consist of a 15-minute swim, 15-minute cycle on an upright bike, and a 15-minute run with a 5-minute transition to each segment. ...
The Fall 2018 edition of Allen Parks and Recreation's LIFE activities guide is now available!
The guide can be viewed online now and is available at all of All...
Learn what it takes to be an Allen firefighter during this free, 8-week course. The 2019 Citizens Fire Academy will be held March 21-May 9 with a packed itinerary of hands-on training. Participants can ride along with firefighters, operate a fire hose, le...
Allen Fire Department is embarking on a lofty goal: train every capable Allen citizen in CPR. Through free monthly classes, group training and special events, they hope to empower each participant to act quickly and confidently in an emergency.
Free CPR Cl...
Come experience a movie from the comfort of your car with family and friends in Allen!
A special Drive-In Movie is being held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 outside of Joe Farmer Recreation Center.
The movie being shown is "Ralph Breaks the I...
A free professional development program is being held in Allen!
The "Suit Up For Success - Part III" event, which will include a career fair, on-site interviews, resume tips, LinkedIn headshots and a door prize, is happening from 11 a.m. to 1:30 ...
From history, to musical entertainment and much more! You're sure to find something that fits your interests.
Here's what's coming to On Stage @ APL:
Friday, February 8 - Vellamo
Saturday, February 9 - Johanna July
Frid...
The Allen Public Library is pleased to announce that the library’s entire eBook and eAudiobook collection (currently hosted by OverDrive) will be available through cloudLibrary beginning January 15, 2019. Most of our purchased OverDrive content ...
Currently celebrating its 10th anniversary, now is an exciting time for Allen Event Center, which will soon undergo several landscaping improvements to the outside of the facility.
A landscaping project will happen at Allen Event Center during the last two...
A section of the Watters Creek Trail directly to the west of the Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm shopping and dining center has been temporarily closed for maintenance.
The closed section of trail stretches north from Collins Way to W. Bethany Drive and h...
See police K-9s in action, visit our firearm training center and make split-second decisions using a training simulator during an exciting weekly class offered by Allen Police. The Spring 2019 Citizens Police Academy will begin Thursday, March 7. This twe...