Plano, Texas, just stepped up their pickleball game with the grand opening of Pickleball Kingdom, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. Whether you’re a seasoned pickleball pro or just curious about this dynamic game, Pickleball Kingdom promises a world-class experience for players of all ages and skill levels. […] Read More
Updated: 6/11/24 Do you dink? Pickleball, a cross between tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, is currently the fastest-growing sport in America. According to court data provider Pickleheads, Plano is the 7th most popular city in Texas to play pickleball! So, where can you play? Check out our list below. Where to Play Pickleball Kingdom Pickleball Kingdom […] Read More
Updated: 6/11/24 Softball knocks it out of the park in Plano, Texas! Plano fields are second to none in the nation and Plano’s incredible sports support infrastructure enables us to run the best tournaments in the industry, amateur and non-traditional alike. With the support of an experienced, award-winning athletics staff, Plano produces amateur youth sports […] Read More
Russell Creek Park is Plano’s premier soccer park and also hosts the occasional lacrosse or football tournament. A little known fact, but nonetheless very impressive, Russell Creek is the only park in North America having seven cricket fields in a single location. So, in addition to a busy cricket league schedule, the park is home […] Read More
The 2022 AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament will once again be held at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney May 9-15. Plano is just south of McKinney and can provide tournament attendees a nice place to retreat after a long day, fantastic food, and fun post-tournament adventures. Be sure to check out our list of hotel […] Read More
Updated: 6/11/24 Plano, Texas is known for its youth sports infrastructure, but we also have incredible private sports venues that help diversify our sports offerings for all ages. One of those venues is the Movement Climbing, Yoga and Fitness gym. Movement Plano originally opened as Summit Climbing, Yoga & Fitness and was aquired by Movement […] Read More
Updated: 6/11/24 Over the past 40+ years, High Point Tennis Center has established a reputation for excellence throughout North Texas. In late 2020, High Point underwent a major renovation which included adding a new 2-story, 8,000 square foot pro shop, an additional parking area, a center tennis court, and upgrading of all courts, nets, and […] Read More
Visit Plano’s Sports Sales Manager, Alysha Carse, brings to Visit Plano a strong background in sports management and an extensive knowledge of the local sports and hospitality landscape. Plus, she is an avid sports enthusiast and athlete herself! Alysha is responsible for booking sports tournaments and securing their hotel room nights in Plano. Plano has long been regarded as […] Read More
Updated: 6/11/24 Plano Sports Authority was founded as a non-profit organization in December 1970 when the local individual sports leagues incorporated to form one administrative youth sports organization. PSA provides quality year-round recreational and competitive youth sports leagues to over 100,000 youth who live the North Texas area. Sports Offered: PSA leads all other local youth organizations […] Read More
Updated: 5/10/23 Golfing galore, breweries, zip lining, nightlife. It’s All Here. If you’re planning a golf weekend getaway trip, we’ve outlined a fun and adventurous itinerary showcasing all there is to see and do in Plano on and off the course. Plano Golf Courses Pecan Hollow Golf Course Pecan Hollow has been a longstanding favorite, […] Read More
Explore Plano by bike! With over 150 miles of on-street bicycle routes, nearly 100 miles of shared-use paths, and more than 10 miles of unpaved soft-surfaced trails, Plano is committed to ensuring that biking is a fun, safe, convenient, and a connected form of transportation and recreation. Bike & Trail Maps Find a map of […] Read More
The 2021 AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament is being held at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney after having to cancel its 2020 event due to COVID-19. Plano is just south of McKinney and can provide tournament attendees a nice place to retreat after a long day, fantastic food, and fun post-tournament adventures. Be sure to […] Read More
Talk about having it all! You must be talking about the sports facilities and services in Plano – the fields, courts, ice and courses’ are second to none in the nation. Plano’s incredible sports support infrastructure enables us to run the best tournaments in the industry, amateur and non-traditional alike. With the support of an […] Read More
Written by: Kelly Tomlinson, Live Love Texas @liveluvtexas Planning a pet friendly staycation in Texas? These Plano Texas Travel Tips will show you where to stay, what to eat, and what to do! This year for our end of summer getaway, we packed up the truck and headed three hours north to Plano TX. If you’re […] Read More
Written by: Jamie Dorobek of C.R.A.F.T. Plano is the perfect weekend getaway for families! We recently made the 3 hour trip north up I-35 from Austin to explore all that Plano has to offer, and we had a blast! Here are my top 8 kid friendly, parent approved activities to do in Plano, Texas. 8 […] Read More
Updated: 3/17/2023 Staying in Plano for business or just for fun? Plano is considered the healthiest city in Texas and twelfth in the U.S. by TheStreet, so come work out with us! Here’s our guide to grabbing a workout on your visit. Visit a Recreation Center Four of our city’s recreation centers welcome “drop-in” visitors […] Read More
Congratulations to Eastern Washington University and North Dakota State University for making it to the NCAA FCS Division 1 Football Championship game! The Eagles will take on the Bison on January 5th at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. Fans and alumni are encouraged to book hotel rooms ASAP through our online booking portal for the best available rates. Tickets will sell out, so buy them […] Read More
Visit Plano is extremely proud to have received the James Farrell Award of Excellence presented by USA Softball for hosting two of their highest rated championships, the 2018 USA Softball 16-U GOLD Nationals and the 2018 USA Softball 18-U GOLD Nationals last July. Plano is excited to again host two of the most prominent tournaments in Junior […] Read More
Updated: 1/16/2024 There is so much to see, do, eat, and discover in Plano, Texas! From word-famous attractions to local gems, there is plenty to explore. Here’s a closer look at the top 20 things to do in Plano! 1. Fowl-On at Fowling Warehouse Fowling is all the craze right now and it’s a MUST […] Read More
Updated: 04/30/2020 Plano is a youth sports mecca in its own right. Here are the top 10 reasons why teams love to #PlayinPlano! Perfect location. Right smack in the middle of the great American southwest is Plano, Texas. Getting to Plano is simple! Plano is located just 20 miles north of Dallas with convenient access […] Read More
