City of Allen

How does hosting an international figure skating competition benefit Allen residents? When visitors come to Allen for events like skating competitions, they spend time shopping, dining, and staying in local hotels—all of which generate sales tax revenue and help ease the tax burden for residents. Visit Allen, Texas is fully funded by visitors through the Hotel Occupancy Tax, allowing it to bring even more events and visitors to town. It’s a win-win cycle that keeps Allen thriving!

🌎“Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people can transform the world” — Arbor Day Foundation 🌳🌳Beautiful day to plant trees and grow our tree canopy in the City of Allen! Today Reed Park was the beneficiary for our annual Arbor Day Celebration!! 🌳🌳 🏅24 years of Tree City USA Designation 👏 1 Rock Star Forestry / Horticultural Team

This week, Beyond The Smoke returned to Allen, TX, featuring Harry Soo from Slap Yo Daddy BBQ's hands-on BBQ skills training and leadership exercises from TEDx speaker Nick Kittle. City of Allen staff participants secured second place in the BBQ competition and gained invaluable training on teamwork and how to tackle future challenges in their careers. Stay tuned because the City of Allen is going for the title next year! 

October 9 marked Allen's first-ever Manufacturing Day event, officially proclaimed by Mayor Baine Brooks at this week's Council Meeting. A total of 137 Career and Technical Education students from Allen High School experienced hands-on learning through facility tours and presentations from six manufacturing companies and three engineering companies in Allen, including: All Metals Fabricating, IntelliEPI IR, Inc, Littelfuse, Quest Medical, Inc., KONE, Billings Productions, Inc. (The Dinosaur Company), FlexLink, CEC®, and TNP. Manufacturing Day was made possible through the strong partnership between ALLEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT and the Allen Economic Development Corporation. It showcased how education and industry can work together to provide students with real-world career pathways in their own community. We're excited to see this new tradition grow in the coming years! 📸 Manufacturing Day photos provided by Allen ISD.

We’re proud to announce that Allen Parks and Recreation has earned re-accreditation from the National Recreation and Park Association’s Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) for the second time! This prestigious recognition reflects our dedication to upholding the highest standards in safety, community enjoyment, and environmental stewardship. Out of more than 10,000 agencies in the U.S., Allen is one of only 214 to achieve this honor—and we did it with a rare perfect score! Our 53 parks, 40+ playgrounds, 14 facilities, and 82 miles of scenic trails continue to thrive thanks to the passion and support of our incredible community. We are committed to creating spaces that inspire meaningful experiences and make Allen a great place to live, work, and play.

The City of Allen proudly welcomes the return of the 2024 Skate America! At this week's Allen City Council Meeting, Mayor Baine Brooks proclaimed October 18 through 20 as Skate America days. Hosted at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center, Skate America will bring together top international skaters, including Olympians and World Champion athletes. We can't wait to see some of the world's best figure skaters compete for gold in Allen, TX!

We are so grateful to our amazing residents and City of Allen employees who helped collect 266 pounds of peanut butter for the North Texas Food Bank! Your generosity will make a big difference for local families in need. ❤️ Together, we’re spreading kindness and ensuring our community thrives. #AllenStrongerTogether

Last Friday, our Allen Parks and Recreation team showed off top-notch skills at the Texas Recreation and Park Society (North Region) Maintenance Rodeo in Waxahachie, Texas! Teams from all over North Texas demonstrated serious expertise in: Truck & Trailer Skills, Zero Turn Mower, Backpack Blower, Plant ID, Irrigation Assembly, Backhoe, and Nail Driving. With over 30 cities competing, we're proud to announce that Allen Parks and Recreation took home 1st place overall! Special recognition goes to: 🥇 Stephanie Biovin – 1st in Plant Identification and 5th in Zero Turn Mower 🥇 Stephen Kursevski – 1st in Backpack Blower 🥇 Kody Przybylski – 1st in Backhoe Operations These first-place winners now have a chance at winning the State competition in 2025! While the events were all in good fun, they truly showcase the incredible skill and dedication team members bring to Allen every day.

October 1 marks the start of our new fiscal year, where we "cart" out a fresh budget and "stock up" on big plans for Allen’s future. The City of Allen is committed to responsible budgeting each year, ensuring that we can provide excellent services while keeping taxes low for our residents. Our focus on fiscal responsibility is essential to maintaining the vibrant community we cherish. By carefully planning our budget, we aim to enhance the quality of life for everyone in Allen. Together, we can continue to make our city a great place to live and thrive!

The City of Allen and the Town of Fairview celebrate the official opening of the Ridgeview/US-75 Overpass, just completed by the Texas Department of Transportation! Now fully open, the overpass and the Ridgeview Drive extension between US-75 and Chelsea Boulevard provide a new connection to the highway, offering alternate routes for residents and businesses. Drivers should note that Ridgeview Drive is still closed east of US-75 into the Town of Fairview, awaiting the completion of Fairview Parkway. That connection will be an excellent linkage between the two communities, supporting growth and development on both sides of US-75, and making travel more convenient for everyone!