This cache is 1 of 5 in a series to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Parks and Recreation in the City of Plano. Each cache in the series has a sticker. The first 50 people to collect all 5 and bring them to the Parks & Recreation Admin (5901 Los Rios Blvd., Plano) will get some swag and a customized trackable geocoin!
About this park: Harrington Park was originally named City Park, and all of the early events in Plano happened here. The park was the former site of Plano Water Works, which consisted of a dam and pump station to provide water to the entire town from nearby Spring Creek. The old public pool is still on the site but is not accessible to the public. The Plano Fire Department held their picnics at Harrington Park for many years, and the Haggard family held at least one large celebration there. Named after the Harrington family, the park was also the site for the Old Settlers Reunion Picnic and Barbecue for years. Today, Harrington Park is neighbor to the Plano Senior Center. The park features a pavilion, playground, two horseshoe pits, a sand volleyball court, and hard surface recreational trail measuring 1.45 miles.