A guide to the top athletic facilities, recreation centers, trails, and sporting venues across Collin County, Texas.

Collin County has invested heavily in sports and recreation infrastructure as its population has grown. From professional-grade sporting venues to community recreation centers and an expansive trail network, sports and recreation facilities in Collin County rank among the best in North Texas. This guide covers the venues, parks, centers, and resources available across the county.

Major Sports Venues

Toyota Stadium — Frisco

Toyota Stadium is home to FC Dallas of Major League Soccer and serves as one of the premier soccer venues in the United States. The 20,500-seat stadium also hosts college bowl games, concerts, and major events.

• Home of FC Dallas — MLS regular season, playoffs, and U.S. Open Cup matches

• National soccer events including U.S. Men's and Women's National Team matches

• Toyota Soccer Center adjacent facility with 19 tournament-grade synthetic fields

• Hub of Collin County's massive youth soccer tournament ecosystem

PGA Frisco

PGA Frisco is one of the most significant golf developments in the United States, home to the PGA of America's national headquarters and two championship courses designed by Beau Welling and Gil Hanse.

• Fields Ranch East and West — two championship courses open to public play

• Omni PGA Frisco Resort with full accommodation and golf package options

• 18-hole putting course and comprehensive practice facilities

• Home to national PGA events and championships

The Star — Frisco

The Star in Frisco is the Dallas Cowboys' world headquarters and training facility, also serving as a major entertainment and community destination.

• Dallas Cowboys practice facility and training camp — public observation areas available

• Ford Center — an indoor multi-purpose arena hosting concerts, events, and youth sports

• Adjacent dining, retail, and entertainment options

• Regular public events and open training camp sessions

City Recreation Centers

Frisco Athletic Center and Recreation

Frisco operates a comprehensive parks and recreation system with multiple full-service athletic centers, community pools, and sports complexes.

• Multiple community recreation centers with fitness equipment, group fitness, and pools

• Frisco Athletic Center: one of the largest city recreation facilities in North Texas

• Senior recreation programs, youth leagues, and adult competitive leagues

• Aquatic facilities including competition pools and family water features

McKinney Recreation Centers

McKinney's parks system is extensive and well-maintained, with multiple recreation centers serving the city's diverse and growing population.

• McKinney Community Center and Apex Centre offer fitness, pools, and court sports

• Adult and youth athletic leagues across multiple sports

• Bonnie Wenk Park and Towne Lake Recreation Area provide outdoor athletics and trail access

• Senior recreation programming through McKinney Senior Recreation Center

Allen and Plano Recreation

• Allen Community Ice Rink — year-round ice skating and hockey

• Allen Event Center — multi-purpose arena for sports events and entertainment

• Plano Aquatics Centers — multiple competition and recreational pools citywide

• Plano Sports Authority complexes for youth and adult league play

Trail Systems and Outdoor Recreation

Collin County has one of the most extensive trail networks in North Texas:

• Collin County Outer Loop Trail system — a long-distance regional trail connecting multiple cities

• Rowlett Creek Preserve: Multi-use trail system in Plano and Allen with mountain biking and hiking

• Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary (McKinney): Nature trails and wildlife observation

• Arbor Hills Nature Preserve (Plano): 200-acre nature preserve with multi-use trails and treetop observation tower

• Frisco Rail Trail: Converted rail corridor providing a linear trail through central Frisco

Youth Sports Infrastructure

Collin County is nationally recognized for its youth sports infrastructure:

• Toyota Soccer Center: 19 synthetic fields hosting national and regional youth tournaments

• Frisco Baseball/Softball Complex: Multi-field complexes hosting league and tournament play

• Dr Pepper Ballpark — home of the Frisco RoughRiders (Texas Rangers AA affiliate)

• McKinney National Airport area athletic complexes serving north county youth leagues

• Privately operated youth sports training academies across all major cities

Aquatic Facilities

• Frisco Fieldhouse and Natatorium: Competition aquatics and recreational swim

• Plano Aquatics: Multiple pools with lap swimming, lessons, and team practice access

• McKinney Apex Centre pool: Lap lanes, recreational swim, and fitness programming

• Allen Community Aquatic Center: Year-round programming and competitive swim teams

Additional Resources

Helpful Links

• City of Frisco Parks and Recreation (friscotexas.gov)

• City of McKinney Parks and Recreation (mckinneytexas.org)

• City of Plano Parks and Recreation (plano.gov)

• City of Allen Parks and Recreation (cityofallen.org)

• Toyota Stadium / FC Dallas (fcdallas.com)

• PGA Frisco (pgafrisco.com)

• Collin County Outdoor Recreation (collincountytx.gov)

For more sports, recreation, and community resource coverage across Collin County, visit NorthTexasWeekly.com.