CELEBRATE PLANO'S BIRTHDAY WITH 150 WAYS TO SUMMER FUN
Plano is marking its 150th birthday this year! To celebrate, we have discovered 150 ways to experience summer fun with Plano’s recreation centers, pools, parks and trails See how many adventures you can pack in with these free and/or affordable activities!
Enjoy the Great Outdoors
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1 Take your pooch to the dog park at Bob Woodruff, Jack Carter, or Windhaven Meadows parks
2. Conduct your own Bioblitz at Arbor Hills or Oak Point nature preserves
3. Visit Carpenter and Russell Creek parks’ athletic fields for Community Free Play Days
4 Meet up with Recreation staff at Stimpson & Drake or Willowcreek parks for Play in the Park
each Tuesday and Thursday morning
5. Reserve kayaks for an evening paddle at the Nature & Retreat Center at Oak Point Park
6 Explore the nature trails at Arbor Hills or Oak Point Park nature preserve
7 Traverse Plano by bike using our trail system map
8 Sharpen your archery skills with classes at Bob Woodruff Park South
9 Marvel at Plano’s oldest tree at Bob Woodruff Park South
10. Enjoy some early morning bird watching at Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve
11 Unwind with some lakeside fishing at Bob Woodruff Park and Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve
12 Form your dream team and sign up for an adult sports league
13 Take a selfie from the watchtower at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
14. See how many animals you can spot at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
15. Drench yourself at Plano’s splash pads (Plano Aquatic Center and Windhaven Meadows Park)
16 Explore the Bluebonnet Trail by bike
17 Check out the artistic metal gates created by the Parks Department at Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve
18. Find treasure with the Geocaching app
19. Get your steps in around the lake at Russell Creek Park
20 Try some plogging (picking up trash while walking/jogging) along the trail at your nearby park
21. Show off your bravery at Go Ape Treetop Adventure
22 Take in some forest bathing along Rowlett Creek at Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve
23 Spend some quiet moments at Memorial Park
24. Learn about a hometown hero at Lt. Russell A. Steindam Park
25. Shoot some hoops on the Dream Court at Shawnee and Willowcreek parks
26. Thank a parks employee for keeping our parks clean and safe
27 Have a playdate at Windhaven Meadows Park
28 Play some disc golf at Shawnee Park
29 Get adventurous with your sweetie with our self-guided Adventure Date scavenger hunt
30. Fly a kite at Hoblitzelle Park
31. Sign up for a guided nature walk at Plano’s nature preserves
32 Grind, flip, roll and slide at the Skate Park at Carpenter Park
33 Check out the Army Tank at Liberty Park
34 Go off-road on the off-road bike trail at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
35. Let the kids run off some steam at the newly renovated playground at Russell Creek Park
36. Take a sack lunch and play at the all-abilities playground at Jack Carter Park
37 Plan a family photo session in your favorite park
38 Bring your hammock and enjoy some poolside reading at Liberty Recreation Center
39 Dig in with a game of sand volleyball at Bob Woodruff, Jack Carter, Overland Trail, Russell Creek, or Shawnee parks
40. Get a group of friends together for a game of soccer, baseball or kickball at any of Plano’s many drop-in and practice fields
41 Play a game of outdoor pickleball at Bowman, Carpenter, Otto, Robinson, and Rice middle schools
42 Identify the birds you see or hear with the Merlin Bird ID app
43. Pick out some leaves to create pencil/crayon rubbings with
44. Discover a park or trail you’ve never been to before
CELEBRATE PLANO'S BIRTHDAY WITH 150 WAYS TO SUMMER FUN
Plano is marking its 150th birthday this year! To celebrate, we have discovered 150 ways to experience summer fun with Plano’s recreation centers, pools, parks and trails See how many adventures you can pack in with these free and/or affordable activities!
Events and Outings
#plano150
45. Join us at Haggard Park for Plano’s 150th Birthday Celebration on Saturday, June 3 (free!)
46 Become a vendor and prepare your wares for the Plano Holiday Market
47 Help us make Guinness history at the World’s Largest Swim Lesson on June
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48. Make your own Water Watcher Card to designate a responsible adult to supervise children during any in-water activity
49 Have your children fitted for a Coast Guard approved life jacket
50 Take a road trip to Ham’s Peach Orchard on a Lone Star Luxury Coach with Plano Recreation (Adults 50+ only)
51. Rent a pavilion for your gatherings https://www.plano.gov/1732/ParksRecreation-FAQs
52. Take in the sights at the All-American Fourth at Oak Point Park
53 Cool off with a Downtown Sessions concert at McCall Plaza
54 Take in a show at the Courtyard Theater
55 Treat your taste buds with a Visit Plano Foodie Pass
56. Learn about life on the prairie at the Heritage Farmstead Museum
57. Get your holiday shop on at the Christmas in July Market on July 22 at the Plano Event Center
58 Escape the office and take your lunch to Haggard Park (or any park near you)
59 Look for public art installations around Plano
60. Create your own park scavenger hunt
61. Start a collection of pet items to donate to the Plano Animal Shelter
62. Reserve a party trailer through Neighborhood Services for your neighborhood block party
63 Discover the many summer learning activities offered through Plano Public Library
CELEBRATE PLANO'S BIRTHDAY WITH 150 WAYS TO SUMMER FUN
Plano is marking its 150th birthday this year! To celebrate, we have discovered 150 ways to experience summer fun with Plano’s recreation centers, pools, parks and trails See how many adventures you can pack in with these free and/or affordable activities!
Centers and Pools
#plano150
64 Purchase a month-to-month recreation membership for access to all of Plano’s centers and pools
65 Sign up for a Recreation membership
66 Sign up for an aquatic fitness class at Carpenter Park Recreation Center
67 Participate in Plano 150: Plano’s Largest Workout on June 24 at Oak Point Recreation Center
68 Learn how to play pickleball at High Point Tennis Center
69 Sign up for a tennis mixer at High Point Tennis Center
70 Try a drop-in class at one of Plano’s recreation centers
71 Take a conversational class in Arabic, Japanese or Spanish at Oak Point Recreation Center
72 Start your day with our Tot Splash Time at Jack Carter, Oak Point, and Tom Muehlenbeck recreation center pools
73 Catch a wave on the Flow Rider at Jack Carter Pool
74. Sign your teen or young adult up for an adapted video production camp
75 Challenge your family to an afternoon of rock climbing at Oak Point Recreation Center
76. Enjoy a night of family fun at our Family Picnic & Backyard Relays at Oak Point Recreation Center
77. Make it a date night by signing your kids up for Kids Night Out With a Twist at Oak Point Recreation Center
78. Float around in the new wave pool at Oak Point Recreation Center
79 Sign your child up for a half-day STEAM camp at Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center
80 Check our open play schedule and take up a game of basketball, badminton, pickleball or volleyball at Plano’s recreation centers
81 Experience Plano through food with Oak Point Recreation Center staff
82. Take a candle-making class at Liberty Recreation Center
83 Shake a tail feather for Tuesday Night Dances at the Sam Johnson Recreation Center for Adults 50+
84 Feeling lucky? Play some B-I-N-G-O at the Sam Johnson Recreation Center
85 Get closer to writing that book with a Writing 101 class at the Sam Johnson Recreation Center for Adults 50+
86 Reserve your spot for the Family Luau at Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center ($5/person)
87 Walk Around Plano at Carpenter Park Recreation Center
88 Learn how to use fitness equipment at our recreation centers with an orientation class
89 Hop the lily pads over the pool at Liberty Recreation Center
90 Challenge your brain power with trivia nights at Oak Point Recreation Center ($9/person)
91 Set sail and win prizes at our Duck Race on Aug 5 at Oak Point Recreation Center
92 Unleash your preschooler’s creativity with a Kindermusik class
93 Learn the art of Ikebana at Oak Point and Tom Muehlenbeck recreation centers
94 Sign up for an Adult & Child CPR/AED class at Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center
95 Take your fitness to the next level with our new Hip Hop Step Aerobics class at Oak Point Recreation Center
96. Find your Zen with a yoga, Pilates or Thai Chi class at any of Plano’s recreation centers
97 Learn about the Hawaiian practice of Kajukembo at Liberty Recreation Center
98. Put aside your self-consciousness for Bad Art Night on July 14 at Oak Point Recreation Center ($9/person)
99. Boot camp your way to fitness at Liberty Recreation Center’s outdoor training area.
100 Find out how our personal trainers can help you achieve your fitness goals
101. Sign up for a lunch and learn at the Sam Johnson Recreation Center
102 Play a game of pool at the Sam Johnson Recreation Center
103. Enjoy a famous cheeseburger from the Gazebo Café
104 Introduce yourself to someone at your local recreation center
105. Take a photography class at Carpenter Park Recreation Center
106 Sign up for a private piano class at Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center
107. Head to Plano’s pools for Sensory Friendly Days
108 Become an instructor for Plano Parks & Recreation
109. Learn about the many spaces available for reservation through Plano Parks & Recreation
110 Plan your next trip to the pool by checking our summer pool hours
111. Swim some laps at the Plano Aquatic Center
112 Register your daycare or day camp to bring your group for swim time at Plano’s recreation centers
113 Sign your child up for the Aerobats Gymnastics Program
114 Put your best foot forward with a ballroom dance class at Oak Point or Tom Muehlenbeck recreation centers
115 Get your steps in along the indoor track at Carpenter Park Recreation Center
CELEBRATE PLANO'S BIRTHDAY WITH 150 WAYS TO SUMMER FUN
Plano is marking its 150th birthday this year! To celebrate, we have discovered 150 ways to experience summer fun with Plano’s recreation centers, pools, parks and trails See how many adventures you can pack in with these free and/or affordable activities!
Engage and Stay Informed
#plano150
116 Listen to voices of the past and stroll down memory lane at Plano’s 150th Birthday site
117. Find and visit Plano’s 34 “Heritage Landmarks” with this interactive map
118 Share how you served Plano during our 150 Acts of Service by emailing parksinfo@plano.gov
119 Find historic photographs and documents on Plano’s Library’s Collin County Images website
120. Take a tour of The Nature & Retreat Center at Oak Point Park
121 Learn about Plano’s earlier years at the Interurban Railway Museum
122. Connect with fellow bike enthusiasts on the Bike Friendly Plano Facebook page
123 Stay informed! Sign up for City of Plano’s e-newsletters
124 Visit the Wellness Center for Older Adults to learn about the services they provide
125. Register your pet with the City of Plano Animal Services Department
126 Follow Plano Parks & Recreation on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
127 Check the City of Plano’s Youtube channel for videos and fun facts about our Department
128 Learn about summer and seasonal employment opportunities with Plano Parks & Recreation
129 Learn about the economic benefits of Plano’s park and recreation system
130 Learn about all the ways in which healthy trees make for healthy lives on our Urban Forestry page
131 Learn how the City of Plano combats mosquito borne illnesses and what YOU can do to fight the bite
132. Honor a loved one with the Plano Bricks of Honor program at Memorial Park
133 Learn about Plano Parks & Recreation’s Financial Assistance Program
134 Attend the Parks & Recreation Planning Board meeting (Aug 8 at 6:30 p m at City Hall)
135. See how Texas Pure Products can help up your gardening game
136 Invite Plano Parks & Recreation to your next meeting or event or consider us for partnership opportunities
137. Learn about Plano’s Athletic Field Reservation system
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138 Enroll in the City of Plano’s Residential Food Scrap Composting pilot program 139 Learn about urban wildlife in Plano 140 Sign your school up to be a Green School through Live Green in Plano 141. Sign up for a Live Green in Plano workshop 142 Organize a litter cleanup at your local park through Live Green in Plano 143 Learn about volunteer opportunities through Volunteers in Plano
Learn about Plano’s current park projects at our Park Projects & Plans page 145 Challenge your sustainability know-how with Live Green in Plano’s learning modules
Learn about Plano’s extensive trail network at www bikeplano org
Familiarize yourself with the Fix It Plano app for reporting non-emergency situations
Read up on our process of updating the City’s current Park Master Plan 149 Share your recent parks experience with us with our Online Comment Card 150. New to Plano? Download our New Resident Check List