| Population: 73,709
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| Allen is a small, but growing family community located in North Collin County. It is far enough from Dallas to provide a relaxed, small-town environment, yet close enough to take advantage of activities and services in the “big city.” The area has planned well for growth, utilizing a Master Land Use Plan that includes expanding water storage capacity and major thoroughfares. The city of Allen is known for its pro-business climate and ability to promote growth while making the community a good place to live. | ||
Education
The Allen Independent School District
Area Colleges and Universities
Collin County Community College
The University of Texas at Dallas
The University of North Texas
Shopping
Plano Shopping
Plano Outlet Mall
Preston Park Village
Collin Creek Mall
Specialty Shops on McKinney’s Downtown Square
Grapevine Mills Mall
The Shops at Willow Bend
Recreation
Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium
Joe Farmer Recreation Center
Ford Park/Pool
Allen Senior Center
Allen City Parks
Lake Lavon
Lake Lewisville
Entertainment
Frisco Community Theatre
Plano Repertory Theatre
American Airlines Center
Amon Carter Museum
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Palace of Wax, Grand Prairie
The Fort Worth Zoo
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Six Flags over Texas
The Kimbell Art Museum
Texas Motorplex, Ennis
Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie
Texas Motor Speedway
Texas Rangers Baseball Team
Dallas Cowboys
Bass Hall
Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas Zoo
Dallas World Aquarium
Dallas Symphony
Dallas Opera
Dallas Summer Musicals
Fort Worth Opera
The Dallas Historical Society
More Useful Links
City of Allen
Texas Online
Collin County
Collin County Appraisal District
Collin County Clerk
Golf Courses
Twin Creeks Arnold Palmer Golf Course
El Dorado Country Club
The Ranch Country Club
Stonebriar Country Club
Stonebridge Country Club
Parks
Allen City Parks
Allen Station
Bethany Lakes
Ford Park
Heritage Park
Hillside
Medical Care
Presbyterian Hospital of Allen
Medical Center of Plano
North Texas Medical Center
The Vita Building
Media
Allen American
Frisco Enterprise
McKinney Daily Courier-Gazette
Plano Star Courier
Dallas Morning News
Utilities
Cable
Comcast: 972-445-5555
Electric
TXU: 800-242-9113
Gas
TXU Gas: 800-460-3030
Telephone
SBC: 800-464-7928
Water
City of Allen: 972-727-0100
Community Services: 972-727-0160
New Service: 972-727-0180
Post Office
Allen Post Office
304 West Boyd
972-390-7993
Driver’s License
DPS Office in Plano
2109 West Parker Road, #224
972-867-4221
DPS Office in McKinney
400 Powerhouse Street
214-733-5350
Chamber Of Commerce
Chamber Of Commerce of Allen
210 W. McDermott Drive
Allen TX 75013
972-727-5585