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Several parks in Allen will see upgrades coming soon, including new playgrounds and shade structures.
1. Quail Run Park
Quail Run Park will see a new playground and shade structure.
Allen City Council approved spending $399,347 with WeBuildFun Inc. for Quail Run Park improvements at a January meeting. Funding comes from the Allen Community Development Corp., per city documents.
The renovation process includes demolition of the existing playground, grading, a new drainage system, subsurface establishment, playground design and installation.
The typical lifespan of public playground equipment ranges from 15-20 years, per city documents. The playground at Quail Run Park was installed in 2005.
2. Ford Park
Allen’s Ford Park renovation project will now include an additional playground.
Texas Parks and Wildlife awarded a $750,000 grant to the Allen Parks and Recreation Department in January. The city plans to use this money to add a playground to the north section of Ford Park, Director of Parks and Recreation Kate Meacham said.
Voters approved $17 million in bond funding to improve Ford Park in 2023. The 50-acre park is one of Allen’s oldest and is currently split into four segments, Meacham said.
“With this project, we're going to be trying to bring all four components together in one unified park,” Meacham said.
The planned improvements include pickleball courts, updated sports fields, expanded trails, a youth activity zone and playpods.
City staff wanted to add a park to the north section, but there was no room in the existing budget, Meacham said. The additional funding will also help with trail connectivity and a potential pavilion at the site.
3. Bradford Crossing Park
Allen City Council approved spending $600,000 with WeBuildFun Inc. for a new playground and shade structure at a January meeting. Funding comes from the Allen Community Development Corp., per city documents.
The renovation process includes demolition of the existing playground, grading, a new drainage system, subsurface establishment, playground design and installation.
The typical lifespan of public playground equipment ranges from 15-20 years, per city documents. The playground at Bradford Crossing Park was installed in 2004.
