Collin County a Texas Community Profile Your Guide to Getting to Know the Collin County Area
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Collin County A Texas Community Profile Your guide to getting to know the Collin County Area LAVON LAKE Welcome to Collin County! COLLIN COLLEGE Collin County was founded in 1846 and sits 42 miles South of Dallas. This guide contains the main cities encompassed within Collin county along with some of the many reasons why this area is a wonderful place for any Texas resident to explore, raise a family, attend school, or retire. General County Information Cities within or partially within Collin County * Indicates that the city is profiled in this brochure due to a greater population. https://collincountytx.gov Allen* Lavon Princeton* Anna* Lowry Crossing Prosper* Founded 1846 Blue Ridge Lucas Richardson* Population 1,034,730 (2019) Carrollton McKinney* Royse City Celina* Melissa* Sachse* Collin County City Seat McKinney, TX Dallas Murphy* Saint Paul Fairview Nevada Van Alstyne Largest City Plano Farmersville New Hope Westminster Collin County Courthouse Frisco* Parker Weston 2100 Bloomdale Road, McKinney, TX 75071 Hebron Plano* Wylie* Josephine Collin County Tax Assessor 2300 Bloomdale Road County Transportation McKinney, TX 75071 DART Phone: 972-547-5020 https://www.dart.org/riding/riding.asp https://www.collincountytx.gov/tax_assessor/ Emergencies 911 Nearest Airports Collin County Sheriff’s Department DFW Airport https://www.collincountytx.gov/sheriff/Pages https://www.dfwairport.com/ 972-547-5100 2400 Aviation Drive, DFW Airport, TX 75261 Adjacent Counties Dallas Love Field Airport Grayson County (north) https://www.dallas-lovefield.com/ Fannin County (northeast) 8008 Herb Kelleher Way, Dallas, TX 75235 Hunt County (east) Rockwall County (southeast) Higher Education Dallas County (south) Collin College Denton County (west) https://www.collin.edu/ Multiple Campus Locations City of Allen City Information City of Allen https://www.cityofallen.org/ Chamber of Commerce 210 W. McDermott Drive 972.727.5585 www.allenfairviewchamber.com/ THE COURSES AT WATTERS CREEK Allen Municipal Court 301 Century Parkway | 214.509.4380 https://cityofallen.org/901/Municipal- Court Parks & Recreation https://www.cityofallen.org/2033/Parks-Recreation Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive The City of Allen - Parks & Recreation Department protects and maintains https://www.cityofallen.org/2142/Allen- parkland and our urban forest, preserves trails, and offers a variety of sports, Public-Library recreation, educational enrichment, arts programs, cultural opportunities, nature and aquatic activities. Post Office See website for multiple locations 800-275-8777 | www.usps.com Unique Attractions Allen Police Department Allen Community Ice Rink 205 W. McDermott Drive | 214-509-4200 190 E. Stacy Road https://www.cityofallen.org/2035/Police Allen Community Ice Rink (ACIR) is a full-sized, ice surface measuring 85’ by 200’. ACIR is a great venue for private ice rental, field trips, fund raisers, corporate Allen Fire Department team building and church functions. 310 Century Parkway | 214-509-4321 https://www.cityofallen.org/2036/Fire- D-Bat Department 505 Century Parkway #150 D-BAT Allen is a state-of-the-art 26,000 square foot baseball and softball facility. Emergencies 911 The well-lit, climate-controlled building features 18 batting cages that are open to the public for training or fun. Education Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium Allen ISD | www.allenisd.org 110 E. Rivercrest Blvd. Schools A great place for year-round aquatic fun, fitness and more. The facility boasts Allen High School a 25-yard by 25-meter competition pool with two 1-meter diving boards, a Anderson Elementary leisure pool with three 25-yard fitness lanes, a flume slide, interactive play water Bolin Elementary elements and a lazy river, a 5,000 square feet fitness facility, an aerobics room Boon Elementary and a climbing wall. Boyd Elementary Chandler Elementary Hydrous Wakepark at Allen Station Cheatham Elementary 580 N. Cedar Drive Curtis Middle School One of the latest in extreme sports fun, Hydrous Wakepark at Allen Station Dillard Special Achievement Center Ereckson Middle School features three lakes, a clockwise six-tower system and two beginner systems. Evans Elementary They also have an on-site restaurant, Shredder’s, and a pro shop. Ford Middle School Foundation for Allen Schools Imaginations VR Green Elemantary 2035 W. McDermott Drive #470 Kerr Elementary Virtual Reality Arcade Providing over 55+ unique games and experiences. We Lindsey Elementary also have the Virtuix Omni which allows players to walk and run inside the virtual Lowery Freshman Center reality world! We are hands down the best in the DFW area and we are rated the Marion Elementary best in virtual reality arcade in the metroplex! Norton Elementary Olson Elementary The Courses at Watters Creek Preston Elementary 1010 W. Exchange Parkway #1150 Reed Elementary The Courses at Watters Creek is one of the most fun and challenging golf Rountree Elementary STEAM Center experiences in North Texas. As you might have guessed from the name, The Story Elementary Courses at Watters Creek is not just one course but three courses designed by Vaughan Elementary 10-time PGA Tour and Champion’s Tour winner, D.A. Weibring. City of Anna City Information Parks and Recreation City of Anna https://www.annatexas.gov › Parks-Recreation https://www.annatexas.gov/ The Parks and Recreation Office strives to meet the city’s goal of making Anna a great place to live. Our parks and recreation facilities Chamber of Commerce feature amenities to suit all interests including ballfields at Slayter 218 W. 4th Street Creek Park, the Paw Park at Natural Springs Park, and the train- 972-924-8533 |greaterannachamber.com/ themed playground at Sherley Heritage Park. Post Office 715 S. Powell Parkway Unique Attractions 800-275-8777 | www.usps.com BarnHill Vineyards Fire Department 11917 CR 509 305 . Powell Parkway Experience country life with our Texas vineyard, horses, donkeys, split- 972-924-2143 rail fence, & rustic barn at one of our popular LIVE music events. Our www.annatexas.gov/196/Fire-Department beautiful venue is also available for corporate & private events. Police Department YMCA Collin County Adventure Camp 101 South Powell Parkway 1180 W. Houston Street 972-924-2848 Collin County Adventure Camp opened its gates with a dream to www.annatexas.gov/Directory.aspx?did=26 bring the outdoor learning experience to children of Collin County and the surrounding area. The Y is the leading nonprofit committed to Emergencies 911 strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. Working locally, we focus on empowering Education young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. Anna ISD | www.annaisd.org/ Natural Springs Park Schools Anna Education Center 1201 W. White Street Anna High School Natural Springs Park is just south of West White Street, (FM 455), behind Anna Middle School Brookshire’s. It is one of the best places in the city to enjoy our natural Judith L. Harlow Elementary surroundings. In 2019, Natural Springs Paw Park, an off-leash area Joe K. Bryant Elementary for our furry neighbors, opened for our two-legged and four-legged Sue E. Rattan Elementary neighbors to enjoy together. BARNHILL VINEYARD City of Celina City Information Unique Attractions City of Celina Eden Hill Winery https://www.celina-tx.gov/ 4910 Eden Hill Lane Chamber of Commerce Family owned and operated near Celina and Brownfield, Texas. Their passion 110 South Preston Road is making hand crafted premium wines from 100% Texas grown grapes. Each 972-382-3300 wine you taste is crafted to present its unique flavors and aromas without being https://celinachamber.org/ covered up with oak. Their wines have won awards from accross the country. Celina Public Library Celina Town Square 142 N. Ohio Street 141 N. Ohio Street 972-382-8655 With country music playing as you walk the Square and visit a variety of delicious https://www.celina-tx.gov/379/Library restaurants and unique shops, Downtown Celina is full of big ideas shaped by small town charm. As the heart of the City of Celina, there is always something Post Office to look forward to in Downtown from family-friendly events, award-winning 918 W. Walnut Street restaurants, and special programming like holiday decorations. (800) 275-8777 www.usps.com/ Carmela Winery Fire Department 132 N. Louisiana Drive This is our tribute to Carmela, our paternal mother, grandmother, and family 1413 S. Preston Road matriarch who immigrated to America from Sicily. We offer a tasting room 972-382-2653 inspired by ones in Napa and Sonoma, California, but just North of Dallas. We https://www.celina-tx.gov/196/Fire- invite you to come in and experience our wines and friendly atmosphere. We Department think you’ll be surprised. Police Department 110 N. Colorado Street Legacy Equestrian Center 972-382-2121 8380 County Road 130 https://www.celina-tx.gov/187/Police- Legacy Equestrian Center is located north of Dallas in Celina, Texas. It Department encompasses 642 acres of which 100 acres are dedicated to the Equestrian Center for boarding, training, lessons, and large lush pastures. Some of Legacy’s Emergencies 911 amenities include: 100′ x 200′ outdoor arena with superior sand footing, grassy, flat, and outdoor riding arena overlooking the property. Pasture Boarding, Two Education 30 acre pastures with loafing sheds. Various sized individual turnout. Fabulous, wooded, well-maintained riding trails on over 500-acres with streams, ponds and Celina ISD | www.celinaisd.com/ a private lake. Schools Celina Primary School Lykins Elementary O’Dell Elementary Celina 6th Grade Center Celina Junior High Celina High School Parks & Recreation https://www.celina-tx.gov/253/Parks- Recreation The Celina Parks Department is committed to maintaining Celina parks facilities to the highest standards so that we may preserve our park assets for future generations. We strive to maintain the highest quality baseball fields, soccer fields, and playground equipment in the area.