Universal Kids Resort, PGA HQ and other attractions fueling Collin County growth

The upcoming Universal Kids Resort and the PGA of America headquarters are emerging as headline drivers of tourism and relocation to Collin County, Localprofile reports, reinforcing a regional lineup that already includes Legacy Hall in Plano and Frisco’s Grand Park. "The upcoming Universal Kids Resort will bring a new wave of family-friendly tourism," and "PGA of America’s headquarters and championship courses give golf fans plenty to explore," the reporting states, naming concrete anchors that local officials say complement existing dining and outdoor assets.

Legacy Hall remains a culinary anchor in Plano while Frisco’s massive Grand Park is "poised to become a regional outdoor destination," keeping the county on lists for new residents and weekend visitors. Those projects sit alongside municipal strengths: Localprofile cites a ConsumerAffairs analysis ranking Allen No.1 among Texas cities, Frisco No.2, Plano No.3, McKinney No.4, Mansfield No.6, and Richardson No.10, with the caveat that Richardson is mostly in Dallas County but some of the city is in Collin County.

Allen’s walkable green-space metric is striking: the city "boasts the highest percentage of residents in Texas living within a 10-minute walk of green space, at 87%," a statistic Localprofile highlights as part of why Allen claims the top overall ranking for safety and livability. Those neighborhood assets feed family decisions even as new large-scale entertainment and sports projects promise broader economic spillovers across McKinney, Frisco, Plano, and Allen.

Collin County’s established family destinations also remain a draw. Arbor Hills Nature Preserve at 6701 W Parker Rd., Plano, is open 5 a.m.-11 p.m. with free admission, and the Collin County Farm Museum at 7117 County Rd. 166 in McKinney lists hours of Wed. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., also with free admission. For indoor family entertainment, Amazing Jakes at 831 N. Central Expy, Plano, lists hours of Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., and Sat. 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; "Prices Vary," and the site calls out that "This all you can eat buffet is not just for the hungry, but the perfect place for kids seeking adventure and fun." Amazing Jakes is described as "an all-indoor facility boasting 95,000 square feet of pizza and fun," with "Laser tag, go-karts, mini golf, and rock climbing wall" among attractions and advice to "Make sure you get your money's worth from the buffet, but remember the 20-minute rule! Don't ride the go-karts too soon after eating!"

For longer family getaways beyond county lines, Collincountymoms author Jennifer Copeland recommends nearby Texas options. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Burleson sits about "an hour-and-a-half drive from Collin County" with cabin rates around $125-$250/night and on-site features including swimming pools, fishing, hiking, gem-mining and an adjacent waterpark; photo captions in the post read "kids eating s'mores, Jellystone camping Burleson." On farther trips, Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo offers a roadside, spray-painted car installation "open 24/7 and is free to visit"; Collincountymoms notes "Have you seen those Instagram photos of people posed in front of spraypainted cars sticking out of the ground? That’s Cadillac Ranch!" and adds that nearby hotels average about $75/night or Airbnb options run $75-$150/night.

Taken together, planned investments like Universal Kids Resort and the PGA of America headquarters, established venues such as Legacy Hall and Amazing Jakes, and neighborhood-level metrics such as Allen’s 87% green-space walkability reinforce why Collin County continues to climb relocation lists and expand its family-tourism footprint. The mix of indoor attractions, large-scale projects, and nearby Texas getaway options suggests the county’s growth in population and visitor spending will remain an economic story to watch.