The Parks & Recreation Department is continually striving to provide the city's growing population with quality parks, open spaces and facilities. The department is committed to to having a great park system that compliments the overall image and livability of the city.
A Look At What's New!
Some of or newest parks and trails to open in 2009 include: Crescent Park, Stephen's Green Park, Hummingbird Park. In addition to these neighborhood parks, we have added approximately a mile of Hike and Bike Trails to Beavers Bend Trail. This extension includes a second playground structure along the extended trail that now runs from Beavers Bend Park to 4th Army Road.
These additions bring the City of Frisco’s total amount of developed parkland to approximately 600 acres, encompassing 35 park sites, including 29 neighborhood parks, four community parks, and two special purpose parks.
Projects currently under construction in 2009
In 2009 the City of Frisco is building and creating recreational opportunities with four parks being renovated this year (approximately 28 acres), another 405 acres in the design phase, and approximately 5 miles of hike and bike trails currently under construction.
Neighborhood Park Renovations
This year we will be renovating three existing older parks including: Preston North Park, Duncan Park, and Youth Center Park.
Community Parks
The planning and construction of Phase II of B.F. Phillips Community Park will begin later this year. Phase II of this Community Park will include additional playground equipment and concessions built near the soccer fields and additional parking.
Renovations will also be taking place at Shawnee Trail ParK, these include updating of the lighting system and concessions, as well as new playground structure.
Land has been purchased between Frisco Commons Community Park and Bi-Centennial Park that is being planned for a large spray park.
Regional Parks
Grand Park - Phase I
Located generally along and west of the North Dallas Tollway; along and east of Legacy Parkway and generally north of Stonebrook Parkway, this 275 acre regional park is the first of its kind in Frisco. Initial master planning for the park took place in 2006 and the planning for the Phase I development of the park is currently underway.
Hike & Bike Trails
Although we currently have several miles of Hike and Bike Trails developed throughout the City, this year the focus will be on the connection of many of these trails. The overall vision of the City's Hike and Bike Trails is outlined in the Hike and Bike Master Plan which will be implemented over the next five years. In addition to the trail extensions, we will be installing on-street "Share the Road" signage along the City's bike routes.
Here is a look at the approximately 5 miles of trail extensions we will be working on this year:
Legacy Drive from Chippewa Trail to Lebanon Parkway
Warren Parkway from the Tollway to Legacy Parkway
Wade Boulevard - Sections between Ohio and Parkwood
Parkwood Drive from Lebanon Parkway to Wade Boulevard
Parkwood Drive - Sections between Lebanon and Warren
Parkwood Drive from Main Street to Stonebrook Parkway
Lebanon Road from Legacy Drive to Stewart Creek
North Dallas Tollway to Legendary Drive