Located just north of Dallas in the beautiful Texas Blackland Prairie, Princeton is close enough to the DFW Metroplex to enjoy the benefits of big-city living while maintaining a small-town atmosphere with plenty of year-round outdoor activities for the family to enjoy.
The heart of Dallas is less than an hour’s drive from Princeton, affording residents the experience of big-city amenities with various museums ranging from the arts to science, the Dallas Zoo and aquarium, amusement and water parks, professional sporting events, and eclectic dining and nightlife.
In Princeton, there’s always something to do outdoors. From Lake Lavon to local parks, residents enjoy a variety of activities ranging from swimming, boating, and hiking to youth sports. The city continuously works to expand and improve area parks to improve the quality of life for Princeton residents.
Located across from the police department, Veterans Memorial Park was created by a beautification committee formed through the Noino Study Club. The park was built by
German POWs in memory of those who served in WWII. The park features picnic tables and benches.
The Princeton Community Development Corporation (PCDC) is an advocate of family time and is planning to construct more parks to get children to “unplug.”
The future JJ Book Park will consist of eight acres with amenities including a skate park and fishing pond and will also feature shade structures, restrooms, trails, and park furnishings.
Other future recreational projects include a Recreation Center, which may include a complete, modern indoor basketball court, an Olympic-style swimming pool, and other activity areas.
Additional Princeton attractions and events, which are held throughout the year, offer a range of activities for residents, with shopping, dining, and nightlife.
Just south of Princeton, the Old Rooster Creek Flea Market and Bazaar has a bit of something for the entire family with shopping, food, and fun. The establishment also holds events for the community and offers a number of other amenities, including wedding and party space, 10 am church service on Sundays with coffee and a fire, and an RV park.
A family-friendly brewpub, Big Spray Brewing offers a fun, water-skiing-themed atmosphere. The brewpub has a variety of unique, in-house brewed beers on tap and tasty small bites and entrees.
