News Flash

Posted on: March 10, 2023

Assessment of Allen Parks & Recreation amenities kicks off ADA Transition Plan

Visiting a park, trail or recreation center in Allen this month? You might notice someone cruising through those areas on a Segway to assess the condition of outdoor walkways and other pedestrian surfaces, including factors that determine compliance with ...

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Parks & Recreation News
Posted on: March 8, 2023

Migratory bird nesting mitigation efforts

Allen Parks and Recreation has begun preventive measures, including surveillance of dense tree canopies and periodic noisemaking deterrents, to discourage migratory bird settlement at Celebration Park and Stacy Ridge Park.

If cattle egrets or night herons ...

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Parks & Recreation News
Posted on: March 2, 2023

Allen CDC offers discounted tickets to cheer on Americans, Sidekicks in March

Cheer on our home teams at Allen Community Development Corporation's upcoming Community Nights!

Get a discounted ticket and free ballcap while supplies last.

  • Saturday, March 25: $12 Allen Americans ticket + free ballcap
  • Thursday, March 30: ...
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Community Development Corporation
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Spring closure at Don Rodenbaugh pools will bring new waterslide, HVAC improvements

Photo of a large pool with a red waterslide

Pool areas at Don Rodenbaugh Aquatics Center are closed March 15 to June 1 while crews perform a major HVAC overhaul and demolish the existing waterslide. A new waterslide will be installed later in the summer.

Other areas of the facility, including the fi...

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Don Rodenbaugh Aquatics Center
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Don Rodenbaugh name change approved

exterior photo of a large brick aquatic center

After more than 20 years of operations, Allen Parks and Recreation’s most-visited recreation facility will get a name change. Following approval by Allen City Council, Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium will officially change its name to Don Rodenbaugh Aquatics Ce...

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Don Rodenbaugh Aquatics Center