News Flash

City of Allen offices and facilities are closed for the New Year holiday Friday, Jan. 1. Some facilities also have modified hours on Thursday, Dec. 31.

Thursday trash and recycling collection will occur as normal; Friday collection will slide to Saturday. Find your collection day. 

Allen Public Library closures

• Thursday, Dec. 31: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 1: CLOSED; no library materials due during this time
• Saturday, Jan. 2: Curbside service resumes 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Facility reopens Monday, Jan. 4

Allen Parks and Recreation closures

Several recreation facilities have modified hours on Thursday, Dec. 31, and many are closed Friday, Jan. 1. Find more Allen Parks and Recreation information at LifeInAllen.org.

Allen Community Ice Rink

• Friday, Jan. 1: Open for regular programming. Visit the Allen Community Ice Rink calendar for details.

Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium

• Dec. 31: Open 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Jan. 1: CLOSED
• Go to webpage

Joe Farmer Recreation Center

• Dec. 31: Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Jan. 1: CLOSED
• Go to webpage

The Courses at Watters Creek

• Jan. 1: Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Go to website

 The Edge Skate Park

• Dec. 31: Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• July 1: Open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Go to webpage

The Edge Visitor Center

• Dec. 31: Open noon to 6 p.m.
• July 1: CLOSED
• Go to webpage

Allen Senior Recreation Center

• This facility remains closed. Go to webpage.