150 Ways to Summer Fun with Plano Parks and Recreation

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

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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

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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

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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