Foncine Settlement Neighborhood Park
15350 Appaloosa Dr. (closest major intersection: Eldorado Pwky and Custer Rd)
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This quaint neighborhood park is located within the beautiful neighborhood of Frisco Heights. The park is constructed in 2008; and it serves not only as an important recreational benefit to the residents, but also as a way to look back and remember the early years of Frisco. With one visit to this park, we know it will become your family’s new favorite afternoon get away.
Honoring Frisco’s History
The park was designed with an architectural style that pays tribute to the store and homestead of the Adams family that once lived in Frisco. In the early 1900’s, Shelby Adams, the son of W.F. Adams, owned a store that dealt in general merchandise and fancy groceries, along with buying and selling produce. The “Foncine Store”, also known as the “Cash Store”, was frequented by the local children who stopped by to admire Mr. Adams’ Model-T (the first car ever in Collin County) and to purchase his candy and the “coldest nickel soda pops” in the area. No one knows where the name Foncine came from, but it was a widely known landmark in Collin County. This park, although close to the original site, is not the exact location of the store; however it pays tribute to this part of Frisco’s history.
Naturally Fun
The natural colors and landscaping of this park make it an inviting place to play and spend time enjoying the outdoors. The park features a wonderful pavilion that is reminiscent in architectural style to the façade of the old “cash store.” There are several picnic tables are located throughout the park. The playground which is located “out back” is surrounded by a wood rail fence and was designed to represent the corrals found on many farms at the turn of the century. An iron windmill located near the pavilion further adds to the theme of the park. There is also plenty of open space for outdoor activities with a soccer goal, a baseball/softball backstop and basketball courts. Parents can stroll around the half-mile trail that extends around the perimeter of the park while their children are playing or practicing.
The Harvest Game
Existing trees were preserved during construction and serve as a backdrop for the art work in this park. Created by David IIes, four art sculptures named “The Harvest Game” depict a group of squirrels gathering sports balls from around the playground. The sculpture presents a collision of nature and human play that is as humorous as it is unlikely. While sitting atop a “shag base”, one squirrel gathers golf balls, while another using a shin guard as leverage, pushes a soccer ball towards the growing pile. A third squirrel, scurrying across home plate, spies a prize in the form of a baseball resting on a glove. Lastly, a fourth squirrel stands on the harvested pile, attempting to crown it with a baseball. The whimsical activities of the squirrels and the association with the active outdoor recreation activities of the park appeal to a wide range of park visitors and add to the overall appeal of Foncine Settlement Park.
For questions regarding this park or any of our 43 parks and 56 miles of hike and bike trails, please call 972-292-6500 or email FriscoFun@FriscoTexas.gov. You can also pick up a copy of our Parks & Trails Guide featuring information on all our parks and amenities at the Frisco Athletic Center, the Parks & Recreation Administration Building or the Chamber of Commerce. Click here to view the guide online.