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Things To Do in Anna

A railroad town on the fast track — from the oldest depot in Texas to splash pads, ball fields, and a growing lineup of shops and festivals along US-75.

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Family Fun

Parks, playgrounds, the historic depot, and community spaces built for families to explore Anna together.

Anna Depot & Museum

Anna Depot & Museum

Sherley Ave & 4th St, Anna, TX 75409

The 1885 depot is the oldest surviving railroad station in Texas and now serves as a free local history museum inside Sherley Heritage Park.

Free admissionOpen 2nd & 4th Saturdays 10am-2pmOldest depot in Texas
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Sherley Heritage Park

Sherley Heritage Park

101 S Sherley Ave, Anna, TX 75409

A downtown park built around the restored depot, with a community-built, train-themed playground and a pavilion for gatherings.

Train-themed playgroundRestored 1885 depotDowntown pavilion
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Slayter Creek Park Splash Pad & Playground

Slayter Creek Park Splash Pad & Playground

425 W Rosamond Pkwy, Anna, TX 75409

Anna's central park pairs a splash pad and playground with a skate park, walking trail, and a fitness workout area for all ages.

Splash padSkate parkPlayground & trail
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Anna Community Library

Anna Community Library

Anna, TX 75409

The city library runs free family and all-ages programs, from storytimes and crafting to nature walks and beginner pickleball.

Free programsAll ages welcomeNature walks & crafts
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Natural Springs Park

Natural Springs Park

Anna, TX 75409

A quiet, spring-fed park with pond views and a shaded gazebo, well suited to a slow family walk or a low-key cookout.

Spring-fed pondsShaded gazebo & grillWalking paths
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Johnson Park

Johnson Park

1st St & Sherley Ave, Anna, TX 75409

A neighborhood park just east of Sherley Avenue with two softball fields and a playground — a go-to for weekend ball games and after-school play near downtown.

Two softball fieldsPlaygroundNear downtown
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Parks & Outdoors

Trails, spring-fed ponds, and open green space for walking, biking, and enjoying Anna's prairie setting.

Slayter Creek Park

Slayter Creek Park

425 W Rosamond Pkwy, Anna, TX 75409

Anna's largest park offers a 3,600-foot walking trail, ball fields, tennis and basketball courts, a splash pad, a skate park, a disc golf course, and new pickleball courts and a fitness court.

3,600-ft walking trailDisc golf & pickleballOpen daily
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Geer Park

Geer Park

6th St & Smith St, Anna, TX 75409

A 25-acre tract of parkland just east of Sixth and Smith Streets, one of the larger green spaces the city is developing as Anna grows.

25 acresOpen green spaceCity-maintained
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Bryant Park

Bryant Park

CR 371, Anna, TX 75409

A 5-acre neighborhood park on the north side of CR 371, just south of Bryant Elementary — a handy stop for families on the west side of town.

5-acre parkNear Bryant ElementaryNeighborhood green space
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Natural Springs Park

Natural Springs Park

Anna, TX 75409

A peaceful park arranged around spring-fed ponds, with walking paths, natural landscaping, and a gazebo with picnic tables and a grill.

Spring-fed pondsNatural landscapingPicnic gazebo
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Sherley Heritage Park

Sherley Heritage Park

101 S Sherley Ave, Anna, TX 75409

The downtown heritage park combines green space with the restored 1885 depot, a train-themed playground, and a pavilion.

Downtown green spacePlayground & pavilionHistoric depot
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Anna Parks & Trails

Anna Parks & Trails

Anna, TX 75409

The City of Anna maintains a growing network of parks and trails across a fast-expanding town, with new amenities added as it grows.

Growing trail networkMultiple neighborhood parksCity-maintained
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Shopping & Dining

The retail and dining that has arrived along US-75 as Anna grows, plus the historic downtown core.

Anna Town Center

Anna Town Center

US-75 & FM 455, Anna, TX 75409

Anna's main retail hub at US-75 and FM 455, anchored by everyday shopping and dining that keeps growing with the town — including Chick-fil-A and Texas Roadhouse.

Everyday shoppingSit-down & fast diningUS-75 & FM 455
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Historic Downtown Anna

Historic Downtown Anna

Sherley Ave, Anna, TX 75409

The original town core around Sherley Avenue and the depot, the heart of Anna's civic life and its heritage festivals.

Historic coreFestival groundsNear the depot
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Brookshire's

Brookshire's

US-75 corridor, Anna, TX 75409

A full-service grocery on the US-75 and Highway 5 corridor, one of the longtime anchors of everyday shopping in Anna.

Full-service groceryUS-75 / Hwy 5Longtime anchor
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Walmart Supercenter

Walmart Supercenter

Anna, TX 75409

A full Supercenter serving Anna and the surrounding zip codes with groceries, household goods, and pharmacy.

Groceries & goodsPharmacyServes 75409
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Where to Eat

Anna's dining scene has grown up fast — from downtown cafes and a family Italian bistro to Tex-Mex, a brewery taproom, and steakhouse night out along US-75.

Roma's Italian Bistro of Anna

Roma's Italian Bistro of Anna

111 N Powell Pkwy, Anna, TX 75409

A family-owned Italian kitchen on Powell Parkway serving pastas, pizzas, and classic sit-down dinners near the heart of Anna.

ItalianFamily-ownedDine-in
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Gar Hole

Gar Hole

106 Houston St, Anna, TX 75409

A downtown bar and grill just off the historic square, serving American plates and cold drinks in old Anna.

Bar & grillAmericanDowntown Anna
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Kalamaki Greek Eatery

Kalamaki Greek Eatery

121 W 4th St, Anna, TX 75409

A downtown Greek and Mediterranean eatery on 4th Street, plating gyros, souvlaki, and other Mediterranean dishes.

GreekMediterraneanDowntown
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Crow's Country Cafe

Crow's Country Cafe

113 W 4th St, Anna, TX 75409

Country home cooking on 4th Street — a comfort-food cafe serving American breakfast and lunch in old downtown Anna.

Country cookingBreakfast & lunchComfort food
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Mama Mia's Pizzeria

Mama Mia's Pizzeria

203 W 4th St, Anna, TX 75409

A downtown pizzeria on 4th Street serving pizza and Italian dishes a block from Powell Parkway.

PizzaItalianDowntown
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El Tepeyac Mexican Grill

El Tepeyac Mexican Grill

403 N Powell Pkwy, Anna, TX 75409

A Mexican grill on North Powell Parkway serving classic Mexican plates near downtown Anna.

MexicanPowell PkwyNear downtown
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Texas Roadhouse

Texas Roadhouse

201 S Central Expy, Anna, TX 75409

The national steakhouse on South Central Expressway, serving hand-cut steaks and ribs — a reliable family night out along US-75.

SteakhouseFamily diningUS-75
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Cantina Lime Cocina Y Copas

Cantina Lime Cocina Y Copas

807 S Central Expy, Ste 300, Anna, TX 75409

A Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant on the US-75 frontage, serving tacos, enchiladas, and cocktails.

Mexican / Tex-MexCocktailsUS-75 frontage
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Fuzzy's Taco Shop

Fuzzy's Taco Shop

409 S Central Expy, Ste 101, Anna, TX 75409

Baja-style tacos and Tex-Mex from the Fuzzy's chain on Anna's US-75 corridor.

Tex-MexTacosUS-75
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Jersey Mike's Subs

Jersey Mike's Subs

409 S Central Expy, Ste 105, Anna, TX 75409

Made-to-order subs and sandwiches in Anna's US-75 shopping center.

Subs & sandwichesMade to orderUS-75
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Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A

513 S Central Expy, Anna, TX 75409

The chicken chain on South Central Expressway — a US-75 quick-serve stop for families.

ChickenFast foodUS-75
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Whataburger

Whataburger

601 S Central Expy, Anna, TX 75409

The Texas burger chain on South Central Expressway, open along Anna's US-75 corridor.

BurgersFast foodUS-75
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Sunview Cafe

Sunview Cafe

2010 W White St, Ste 180, Anna, TX 75409

A breakfast-and-brunch cafe on West White Street serving morning plates and lunch for Anna families.

Breakfast & brunchLunchWest White St
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2nd Avenue Sports Grill

2nd Avenue Sports Grill

620 W White St, Ste 100, Anna, TX 75409

A sports bar and grill on West White Street serving American food in a game-day setting.

Sports barAmericanWest White St
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Country Charm Coffee

Country Charm Coffee

628 W White St, Ste 104, Anna, TX 75409

A local coffee shop and cafe on West White Street for coffee, espresso drinks, and light bites.

Coffee shopCafeWest White St
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Nanda's Tex Mex

Nanda's Tex Mex

810 W White St, Anna, TX 75409

A local Tex-Mex kitchen on West White Street serving enchiladas, fajitas, and made-to-order plates.

Tex-MexLunch & dinnerWest White St
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Sports & Recreation

Athletic facilities and programs for all ages, from youth ball fields to Friday-night Coyotes football.

Slayter Creek Park Athletic Complex

Slayter Creek Park Athletic Complex

425 W Rosamond Pkwy, Anna, TX 75409

Four ball fields (two lighted), a large multi-purpose athletic field, tennis and basketball courts, and a concession building anchor Anna's recreation programs.

Four ball fieldsTennis & basketballConcession & restrooms
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Anna High School Coyotes

Anna High School Coyotes

Coyote Stadium, Anna, TX 75409

Fall Friday nights center on Anna High School Coyotes football at Coyote Stadium, a reliable gathering point for the whole community.

Friday night footballCoyote StadiumPurple & white
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Slayter Creek Skate Park

Slayter Creek Skate Park

425 W Rosamond Pkwy, Anna, TX 75409

An outdoor skate park inside Slayter Creek Park, one of the few spaces in town built specifically for Anna's teenagers.

Public skate parkInside Slayter CreekBuilt for teens
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Slayter Creek Disc Golf Course

Slayter Creek Disc Golf Course

425 W Rosamond Pkwy, Anna, TX 75409

A free disc golf course winding through Slayter Creek Park, alongside new pickleball and basketball courts, a fitness court, and shade structures the city recently added.

Free disc golfNew pickleball courtsFitness court
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Anna Parks & Recreation Programs

Anna Parks & Recreation Programs

Anna, TX 75409

The city and library run seasonal recreation programs, from beginner pickleball to nature walks, alongside reservable park facilities.

Seasonal programsBeginner pickleballReservable pavilions
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Community & Events

Festivals, library programs, and seasonal celebrations that bring Anna together year-round.

Boots and Booms

Boots and Booms

Slayter Creek Park, 425 W Rosamond Pkwy, Anna, TX 75409

Anna's free Independence Day celebration at Slayter Creek Park, capped by an evening fireworks show. It's held annually in late June near the Fourth; the 2026 event ran June 27 and it returns in late June 2027.

Independence DayFireworks showSlayter Creek Park
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12 Days of Anna

12 Days of Anna

Municipal Plaza / Downtown Anna, TX 75409

Anna's biggest holiday tradition — a downtown festival with a tree lighting, Christmas parade, and free ice skating, held annually in December. In 2025 it ran December 6-17; the 2026 dates are not yet published.

Holiday festivalTree lighting & paradeFree ice skating
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2026 Boo Bash

2026 Boo Bash

Anna, TX 75409

The Greater Anna Chamber's family-friendly Halloween community event, set for Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Halloween eventFamily-friendlyOct 17, 2026
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Anna Community Library Programs

Anna Community Library Programs

Anna Community Library, 111 W 5th St, Anna, TX 75409

The city library runs free all-ages programs on the City of Anna events calendar, including a guided Nature Walk and an Adults Intro to Pickleball (both July 18, 2026) and Adults 50+ Prize Bingo (July 21, 2026).

Free & all agesSee city calendarPrograms year-round
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Ready to Explore Anna?

From the depot to the newest subdivision, Anna keeps adding places to go. Discover why this US-75 railroad town is one of the fastest-growing communities in Collin County.

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