Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center

Artist rendering of modern recreation facility with glass rotunda and wide welcome deck
The Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center is a 149,000 square-foot facility to be built at 1680 W. Exchange Parkway, south of Ridgeview Drive. This $54 million project is envisioned to be completed and opened in summer 2023.

construction updates (As of January 2022)

VIDEO: Virtual tour of the recreation center

VIDEO: 2021 Groundbreaking Ceremony

FacilityWoman and children standing in front of printed displays covered in Post-It notes amenities

Allen residents prioritized key features of the recreation center through public meetings, workshops and online surveys. Current facility plans include:

  • Two gymnasiums featuring 3 courts for recreation and up to 8 courts for competitive play (multiple sports and activities)
  • Indoor play spaces to engage younger users
  • An indoor walk/jog track with both flat and inclined/stair options
  • Group fitness areas for aerobics, dance and spin classes
  • Weights and cardio areas for independent fitness
  • Child watch area
  • Catering kitchen
  • Outdoor fitness deck

Project timelinesmiling man and woman standing beside easel with artist rendering of new facility

July 17, 2021 - Official groundbreaking ceremony for the Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center

June 8, 2021 - Council approves $40.4 million for recreation center construction

October 14, 2020 - Interior renderings revealed and pricing possibilities discussed at City Council workshop

August 2020 - Allen Sports Association enters into agreement to partner with with the City and to provide funding assistance for the field house portion of the project

December 10, 2019 - Facility officially named "Stephen G. Terrell Park and Recreation Center" after longtime Allen Mayor Stephen Terrell

November 12, 2019 - Allen City Council approves a 72-page feasibility study outlining conceptual designs, suggested amenities and estimated project cost

October 3, 2019 - Staff and architectural team provide updates to the facility’s proposed features and programming opportunities at a community update meeting. View the presentation.

May 13, 2019 - Second public input meeting solicits input from Allen residents. View the presentation.

April 4, 2019 - First public input meeting solicits input from Allen residents. View the presentation.

November 27, 2018 - Allen City Council approves the preparation of a 12-month feasibility study to provide architectural vision and market analysis

May 7, 2016 - Allen voters approve $27 million in bond funding for Parks and Recreation capital projects, including $16 million proposed for a future park and recreation center