The Dayton is at 6000 Ohio Drive, Plano, TX 75093, in West Plano near the Willow Bend area associated with Crayola Experience Plano. For renters comparing apartments with community amenities near Crayola Experience Plano, The Dayton offers one- and two-bedroom homes, including a two-bedroom townhome option, plus practical shared spaces such as two swimming pools, a fitness center, a tennis court, parcel lockers, and on-site maintenance. Current pricing, availability, and lease-specific fees should be confirmed with the leasing office because they can change.
Crayola Experience Plano operated inside The Shops at Willow Bend, the indoor retail center on West Park Boulevard. The attraction became a local landmark because it was built around hands-on, crayon-themed creative activities that appealed to parents, caregivers, visiting relatives, school groups, and anyone looking for an indoor activity in Plano. Because retail centers and attractions can change over time, it is smart to verify the current status and hours of any Willow Bend destination before planning your route around it.
From The Dayton, daily travel is usually easiest by car. Ohio Drive connects you into the West Plano street grid, with West Park Boulevard, Preston Road, and the Dallas North Tollway serving as key corridors for shopping, dining, work commutes, and regional errands. The Shops at Willow Bend, Legacy West, The Shops at Legacy, and University of Texas at Dallas (approximately 7 miles from The Dayton) are all part of the broader local map many residents consider when choosing this side of Plano.
The floor plan mix is straightforward: one-bedroom layouts at 701 and 730 square feet, and two-bedroom layouts ranging from 893 to 1,182 square feet. The B4 is a two-bedroom townhome layout, while other two-bedroom options include one-bath and two-bath configurations. If you are comparing layouts for a home office, roommate setup, guest space, or extra storage, the exact apartment location, finish package, and availability are worth reviewing with the office before you apply.
The community amenities are most useful if you want your apartment community to carry some of the day-to-day load. The Dayton has two swimming pools, a fully equipped fitness center, a tennis court, parcel lockers for deliveries, on-site maintenance, and a clothing care center. Those are the kinds of features that matter when your schedule includes work, errands along Preston or Park, weekend plans near Willow Bend, and the normal logistics of packages, laundry, and maintenance requests.
Inside the homes, The Dayton lists features such as private patios or balconies, spacious walk-in closets and linen closets, hardwood-style flooring, upgraded light fixtures, high-speed internet wiring, stainless appliances, built-in microwaves, multi-cycle dishwashers, ceramic tile backsplashes, and quartz countertops. Select homes may include wood-burning fireplaces or split-level designs, so those details should be confirmed for the specific apartment you are touring.
Pet owners should also ask about the current pet policy before applying. The Dayton is pet-friendly and notes on-site pet amenities, including a dog park, with a maximum of two pets per apartment home and fees and restrictions that may apply. Parking is another practical point to review: the community offers open parking, with reserved carports available for a monthly fee based on availability.
The honest trade-off is that this is not the best fit if you want to live without a car and walk to every errand or entertainment stop. West Plano destinations are spread across larger roads, and many trips around Willow Bend, Preston Road, and the Tollway area are more realistic by vehicle. If the location, floor plan size, and amenity mix line up with what you need, schedule a tour or contact The Dayton’s leasing office to confirm current availability and see the community in person.