Allen

Allen's trail network links recreational places with parts of the city's history. Cottonwood Trail passes the Old Stone Dam, built to supply water for steam locomotives, and continues through Allen Station Park. Bethany Lakes Park offers a different setting with water, picnic areas, and the nearby Joe Farmer Recreation Center amphitheater. Celebration Park is another established community recreation destination.

Trail surfaces and connections vary across Allen. Cottonwood Trail is paved, while the Trail at the Woods includes a natural section through trees. Watters Trail follows wooded creek areas toward Watters Creek Village. For a specific home, compare the nearest entrance and the route you would actually walk or cycle, rather than relying on a citywide total of parks or trail miles.

Places to know

Old Stone Dam. A historic railway water structure visible along Cottonwood Trail.

Allen Station Park. A park with sports facilities, a playground, a skate park, and a BMX track.

Bethany Lakes Park. A lake and picnic setting near the Joe Farmer Recreation Center amphitheater.

Check at the address, not the town name

• Check whether the trail section near the property is paved or natural before choosing a walking or cycling route.
• Review the park map and current amphitheater calendar when planning visits to Bethany Lakes.
• School attendance zones, flood risk, HOA obligations, utilities and property taxes follow the exact address. Use current records: TEA school district locator, FEMA flood maps, county appraisal districts.

Sources

• Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Aug 2026; typical value, Allen citywide.
• Mortgage rate: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, 10-08-2026.
• Visit Allen: hike and bike trails
• Visit Allen: Bethany Lakes and community parks
• NCTCOG regional city and community reference
• NCTCOG January 1, 2026 population estimates