The Children's Health StarCenter Multisport Northlake opened on March 31, 2026 at 13850 Chadwick Parkway, bringing year-round ice and court sports under one roof to Northlake and surrounding southern Denton County communities. The roughly 225,000-square-foot facility gives Northlake-area households substantially more convenient access to major indoor sports programming than was available before.
On March 31, 2026, the Dallas Stars and the Town of Northlake celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Children's Health StarCenter Multisport Northlake at 13850 Chadwick Parkway. The Dallas Stars' opening announcement and the official StarCenter page are good places to see the facility for yourself. As a Real Estate Broker who works with buyers, sellers, and households across Denton County every day, I wanted to share what this facility means for Northlake Texas residents and why it is already turning heads across the DFW youth sports community.
Quick Answers
Short, direct answers to the questions Northlake families ask most about the Children's Health StarCenter Multisport Northlake, based on the verified details in this article. Programming and hours can change, so confirm current schedules with the facility.
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When did the Northlake StarCenter open?
The Children's Health StarCenter Multisport Northlake held its grand opening and ribbon cutting on March 31, 2026.
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Where is Children's Health StarCenter Multisport Northlake?
It is located at 13850 Chadwick Parkway in Northlake, just south of SH 114 near the I-35W/SH 114 growth corridor.
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What sports are offered at the Northlake StarCenter?
The facility offers hockey, public skating, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and youth sports programming through the Dallas Stars and local league partnerships.
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Does the Northlake StarCenter have hockey?
Yes. The facility has two NHL-regulation ice sheets and hosts youth house hockey, travel hockey, learn-to-skate programs, and public skate sessions.
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How large is the facility?
The roughly 225,000-square-foot facility brings year-round ice and court sports under one roof, including eight basketball courts that convert to 16 volleyball courts and eight dedicated pickleball courts.
A Facility Built for More Than Hockey
The Children's Health StarCenter Multisport Northlake is the 11th StarCenter in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, joining well-known facilities in Euless, Farmers Branch, Frisco, Lewisville, Mansfield, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, and beyond. But this location stands out for what it brings together under one roof.
The roughly 225,000-square-foot facility features two NHL-regulation ice sheets, eight basketball courts that convert to 16 volleyball courts, and eight dedicated pickleball courts, plus public skating sessions, locker rooms, observation decks, and a weight training room. It is purpose-built for the kind of multi-sport schedule so many North Texas households juggle, where one participant has hockey practice while another has volleyball, and everyone can stay in one place rather than bouncing between two far-flung venues.
Youth Hockey Takes Root in Northlake
For households in communities like Pecan Square, Harvest, Canyon Falls, and The Ridge whose athletes were driving to Lewisville or Frisco for practice, having a StarCenter in Northlake changes the weekly routine. The facility gives Northlake and surrounding southern Denton County communities substantially more convenient access to major indoor sports programming.
Beyond the Rinks: What Visitors Are Finding
The StarCenter has quickly become more than a sports complex. The observation decks give spectators a comfortable spot to watch practice, catch up with other visitors, or get a bit of work done while participants are on the ice or the court. The multi-court configuration means siblings can be in the same facility doing different sports at the same time, a benefit for households with multiple athletes in different activities.
Youth sports in Northlake has always been strong through community leagues and nearby facilities. But having a Dallas Stars-operated multisport facility right here expands what residents can access without leaving the area. Whether you are just starting with public skate sessions or competing in travel hockey, the progression path is now available closer to home.
The Shark Shack, a quick-service grab-and-go concession from the Shark Club brand, opened at the StarCenter on April 14, 2026, offering residents and visitors food and refreshments between games and practices, per the Shark Shack opening announcement. The full-service Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill held its grand opening on August 7, 2026, adding a sports-watching and dining option inside the complex for the community.
Last Reviewed: September 1, 2026
Northlake Community Health Days
The Town of Northlake held its inaugural Community Health Day at the StarCenter on August 2, 2026, offering activities including skating, pickleball, volleyball, basketball, and hockey. The event was free for Northlake residents, while the published 2026 event information listed a $25 charge for nonresidents. The Town plans for these community events to take place twice each year, giving residents regular opportunities to explore the facility's sports programming. Future dates and terms should be verified with the Town of Northlake before any new dates are published.
A Sign of Northlake's Recreation and Lifestyle Growth
As someone who works with relocating households every week, I can tell you that access to youth sports is one of the first questions I hear. Buyers moving to North Texas from other states want to know where they can play, practice, and compete. The Children's Health StarCenter Multisport Northlake gives me a straightforward answer: right here.
For anyone looking at things to do in Northlake TX, the facility adds a year-round indoor sports and recreation option that complements existing community parks, trails, local dining, and retail in the area.
And for anyone considering Northlake real estate, the StarCenter is one of the most visible examples of new recreation infrastructure being developed alongside residential growth in southern Denton County. As with any community amenity, its effect on any particular property's value cannot be predicted.
Quick Answers: What Northlake Residents Want to Know
When did the Northlake StarCenter open?
The Children's Health StarCenter Multisport Northlake held its grand opening and ribbon cutting on March 31, 2026.
Where is Children's Health StarCenter Multisport Northlake?
It is located at 13850 Chadwick Parkway in Northlake, just south of SH 114 near the I-35W/SH 114 growth corridor.
What sports are offered at the Northlake StarCenter?
The facility offers hockey, public skating, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and youth sports programming through the Dallas Stars and local league partnerships.
Does the Northlake StarCenter have hockey?
Yes. The facility has two NHL-regulation ice sheets and hosts youth house hockey, travel hockey, learn-to-skate programs, and public skate sessions.
Does it have basketball and volleyball?
Yes. The StarCenter features eight basketball courts that can convert to 16 volleyball courts, with programming available for both sports.
Does it have pickleball?
Yes. There are eight dedicated pickleball courts at the facility.
What are Northlake Community Health Days?
Community health events held at the StarCenter featuring skating, pickleball, volleyball, basketball, and hockey activities. The inaugural event took place August 2, 2026, and was free for Northlake residents, with the published 2026 event information listing a $25 charge for nonresidents. The Town plans for two events each year; future dates and terms are subject to verification with the Town of Northlake.
What communities are near the Northlake StarCenter?
The StarCenter serves communities across southern Denton County including Northlake, Pecan Square, Harvest, Canyon Falls, The Ridge at Northlake, Argyle, and surrounding areas.
Last Reviewed: September 1, 2026
What's Developing Around the StarCenter?
The StarCenter sits within a broader development corridor along the SH 114 and I-35W corridor in Northlake. Several projects are in various stages of planning and construction:
Open and operating. The Cambria Hotel and Northlake Conference Center (111 rooms, 8,000-square-foot conference center) opened in 2025 at 4450 Dale Earnhardt Way, providing full-service lodging and meeting space near the StarCenter.
Under construction. A 124-room Marriott StudioRes extended-stay hotel has been approved by the Town of Northlake and is under construction along the SH 114 corridor near the StarCenter, part of a broader plan for additional hotel development in the area.
Planned. The Chadwick Farms mixed-use development, bordering the StarCenter, has been proposed as a 60-acre project with up to 900 multifamily units, hotel space, conference facilities, and up to 60,000 square feet of restaurant, retail, and entertainment space. The Dallas Stars and Town of Northlake have also outlined plans for additional retail, restaurant, office, and entertainment uses with community green space and trails connecting to nearby residential communities.
These surrounding projects are in various stages of review and should be confirmed through the Town of Northlake for current status and timelines.
State-Filed Interior Construction Project at the StarCenter
A state-registered construction project (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation TABS2026015058) was filed for the StarCenter Multisport Northlake in early 2026. The project, listed as an interior finish-out of approximately 8,783 square feet at 13850 Chadwick Parkway, includes space for a clinic, exercise area, waiting room, and back-of-house support space. Estimated at $1.6 million, the construction timeline runs from April 20 through September 21, 2026. No specific medical services or programs have been publicly announced by Children's Health for this space, so the clinic use should be understood as described in the filing only and not as a confirmed medical offering.
What This Means for Northlake Homeowners and Sellers
The Children's Health StarCenter Multisport is part of the broader lifestyle picture in Northlake. The facility is an additional recreational amenity buyers may consider when comparing Northlake-area locations. Its effect on any particular property's value cannot be predicted. For homeowners and sellers in Northlake and surrounding communities, I am glad to walk through how the area's development and amenities fit into a market position grounded in actual comparable sales.
When marketing a Northlake-area home, I incorporate verified community amenities, location advantages, and surrounding development into a property's marketing strategy while pricing the home based on actual comparable sales and current market competition. For eligible listings, Zillow Showcase may be used as part of an enhanced marketing strategy, without guaranteeing eligibility, performance, or Zillow endorsement.
If you are considering selling your Northlake-area home and want to understand how the community's amenities, new construction, and development pipeline fit into your home's market position, I would welcome the opportunity to walk through a comparative market analysis with you.
For buyers relocating from out of state, I also recommend our North Texas Relocation Guide to help you get oriented to the communities, schools, and lifestyle options across Denton County. And for those exploring new construction options, visit our New Construction Hub for community guides and insights.
What Buyers Are Asking Me
For buyers considering Northlake communities, the presence of a Dallas Stars-operated multisport facility with two NHL-regulation ice sheets, basketball and volleyball courts, and pickleball adds to the area's recreation profile. Some buyers are hockey households looking to be near a home rink, while others are simply drawn to having year-round indoor sports programming within the community.
If you are involved in youth sports or hoping to get started, the StarCenter offers learn-to-skate programs, youth hockey leagues, basketball and volleyball programming, and public skate sessions that make it easy to explore different activities. It is worth stopping by to see the facility firsthand and picture what your weekly schedule could look like with everything so close.
Have you been to the Children's Health StarCenter Multisport Northlake yet? What do you enjoy doing there? I would love to hear about your experience.
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Theresa De La Rosa
Broker, REALTOR®
Covenant Heritage Realty | In DFW Living Group
Serving North Texas buyers and sellers with expertise in listing representation, new construction, relocation, and strategic real estate marketing.
