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The Colony is a city located in Denton County in the U.S. state of Texas. According to the Wikipedia page for The Colony, the city had an estimated population of 46,328 as of 2021. The Colony is considered part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

History

The Colony was established in the early 1970s. It was one of the first planned communities in the area and was master planned by Republic Property Management Corporation. The city was officially incorporated in 1977. The city was named after the five colonies located near Louisiana during the time of Spanish Texas in the early 1800s.

For more history on The Colony, visit the History of The Colony page on the city's website.

Population and Demographics

As mentioned previously, The Colony had an estimated population of 46,328 as of 2021 according to the Wikipedia page. The racial makeup of the city was 69.7% White, 11.7% African American, 0.6% Native American, 9.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.3% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race made up 17.4% of the population.

Attractions and Landmarks

Some of the top attractions and landmarks in The Colony include:

• Hawaiian Falls Water Park - A 15-acre water park with slides, rides, wave pool, and more. Website. Address: 4400 Paige Rd, The Colony, TX 75056. Phone: (972) 874-4444.
• The Colony Five Star Complex - 130,000 square foot sports complex with 6 volleyball courts, 8 basketball courts, indoor turf field, rock climbing, ninja course, cafe, and more. Website. Address: 4100 Blair Oaks Dr, The Colony, TX 75056. Phone: (972) 624-2246.
• The Colony Recreation Center - Features indoor and outdoor pools, gymnasium, cardio and strength training equipment, gymnastics area, indoor track, group fitness classes, and more. Website. Address: 5151 North Colony Blvd, The Colony, TX 75056. Phone: (972) 624-2246.

Parks

Some of the top parks in The Colony include:

• Hawaiian Falls Water Park (mentioned previously)
• The Colony Five Star Complex (mentioned previously)
• Woodbridge Park - Features playgrounds, picnic area, fishing pond, hike and bike trails. Website. Address: 5151 North Colony Blvd, The Colony, TX 75056.
• Perry Park - Baseball and softball fields, concession stand, playgrounds, picnic area, fishing pond. Website. Address: 5900 Memorial Dr, The Colony, TX 75056.

Shopping

Popular shopping destinations in The Colony include:

• Nebraska Furniture Mart - Home furnishings and decor superstore. Website. Address: 6000 N I-35 Service Rd, The Colony, TX 75056. Phone: (214) 265-9211.
• Grandscape - Open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment district. Shops include Scheels, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Andretti Indoor Karting and Games, Galaxy Theatres, restaurants, and more. Website. Address: 5752 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony, TX 75056.
• The Colony Town Center - Open-air shopping center with over 20 shops and restaurants including Old Navy, DSW, Pier 1 Imports, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, and more. Website. Address: 4420 North Colony Blvd, The Colony, TX 75056.

Public Library

The Colony is served by the The Colony Public Library. The library offers books, ebooks, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, magazines, newspapers, WiFi, public computers, printing services, storytime for kids, teen programs, adult programs, and more.

Address: 6800 Main St, The Colony, TX 75056. Phone: (972) 624-2246.

Museums

Top museums in The Colony include:

• Hawaiian Falls Water Park (mentioned previously)
• The Colony Recreation Center (mentioned previously) - Offers indoor rock climbing wall
• Altitude Trampoline Park - Indoor trampoline and adventure park. Website. Address: 4850 State Highway 121, The Colony, TX 75056. Phone: (469) 613-5440.

Public Transportation

Public transportation in The Colony is provided by the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA). DCTA offers bus and rail service connecting The Colony with other cities in Denton County and the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

Major Employers

Some of the top major employers in The Colony include:

• Nebraska Furniture Mart - Home furnishings and decor superstore. Website. Address: 6000 N I-35 Service Rd, The Colony, TX 75056. Phone: (214) 265-9211.
• Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Provides comprehensive medical care. Website. Address: 4716 E US Highway 380, The Colony, TX 75056. Phone: (214) 473-7777.
• State Farm - Insurance company. Website. Address: 1001 State Highway 121, The Colony, TX 75056. Phone: (972) 370-2300.
• The Colony Independent School District - Public school district serving The Colony. Website. Address: 3601 N Colony Blvd Suite 120, The Colony, TX 75056. Phone: (972) 624-4100.

Economy

The Colony has a diverse economy with major industries including retail, healthcare, education, insurance, and manufacturing. Some of the top employers were listed in the previous section.

For more information on The Colony's economy, visit the Economy & Demographics page on the city's Economic Development Corporation website.

Sports Teams

The Colony is home to some popular local youth and high school sports teams including:

• The Colony High School Cougars - Competes in Texas 5A District 5 sports including football, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball, and more. Website.
• The Colony Youth Baseball Association - Organized youth baseball. Website. Address: 5900 Memorial Dr, The Colony, TX 75056.
• The Colony Youth Lacrosse - Youth lacrosse league. Website. Address: The Colony, TX 75056

The Dallas Cowboys professional football team and Texas Rangers professional baseball team are located approx 30 miles away in nearby Arlington, TX.

Facebook

The Colony has an official city Facebook page to share news and information with residents and visitors.

The Colony, Texas Facebook Page

County Information

The Colony is located in Denton County. More information on Denton County government can be found at:

Denton County Website
Address: 100 W Hickory St #2035, Denton, TX 76201
Phone: (940) 349-2800

School Districts

The Colony is served by the Lewisville Independent School District. More information can be found at:

Lewisville ISD Website
Address: 1565 W Main St, Lewisville, TX 75067
Phone: (469) 548-5000

Some specific schools in The Colony area include:

• The Colony High School - Public high school. Website. Address: 4301 North Colony Boulevard, The Colony, TX 75056. Phone: (972) 536-4000.
• Griffin Middle School - Public middle school. Website. Address: 6501 Paige Rd, The Colony, TX 75056. Phone: (469) 713-5190.
• Bain Elementary School - Public elementary school. Website. Address: 4601 South Colony Boulevard, The Colony, TX 75056. Phone: (972) 350-9400.

Additional Local Resources

Here are some other useful local resources in The Colony:

• The Colony City Website - Official city website with info on local government, services, events and more.
• The Colony Chamber of Commerce - Provides networking, promotion, and other resources for local businesses.
• The Colony Courier-Leader Newspaper - Local newspaper covering The Colony area.
• The Colony Convention & Visitors Bureau - Provides info on things to see and do in The Colony for visitors.

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