Health & wellness
BY HANNAH JOHNSON
3 Grand Park Project: The park will span more than 1,000 acres when completed and include ponds, playgrounds, an amphitheater and a dog park. Update: Frisco City Council approved a contract for the first phase of construction Oct. 7. The first phase will include 68 acres of key infrastructure, lake and trail development, ecological enhancements, and public amenities such as pavilions, playgrounds and ponds. • Timeline: construction of Phase 1 to begin and end in 2027 • Cost: $35 million (Phase 1) • Funding sources: city of Frisco, state funding 4 4th Street Plaza Project: The new plaza will serve as an outdoor community gathering space for the Rail District with a pedestrian connection between Elm Street and Main Street. Update: The design phase was completed and construction is expected to be completed in early 2026. • Timeline: 2024-2026 • Cost: $18.7 million • Funding sources: city of Frisco 5 Warren Sports Complex Pickleball Courts Project: The sports complex is getting more pickleball
courts. Once completed, the park will have 12 dedicated pickleball courts, lighting, pedestrian paths and landscaping. Update: The courts are currently under construction. • Timeline: mid-2025-mid-2026 • Cost: TBD • Funding sources: TBD 6 Beavers Bend Park Project: The park currently features a bike trail, pavilion, pond, playground and walking trail. Update: A city review of parks identified that Beavers Bend Park needed reinvestment and improvement. City officials are currently in the design phase for park improvements. • Timeline: construction to last spring 2026-spring 2027 • Cost: TBD • Funding sources: TBD 7 Independence Trail Project: A new hike and bike trail will run from Eldorado Parkway to Pond Cypress Lane. Update: The trail is under construction and an estimated opening date has not been set yet by city officials. • Timeline: construction completion is TBD • Cost: $775,000 • Funding sources: TBD This list is not comprehensive.
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1 Cottonwood Trail Project: The city of Frisco is extending the existing Cottonwood Creek Trail to be extended under the Dallas North Tollway along the Cottonwood Branch. The addition will allow for approximately 3.3 miles of continuous trails from North County Road to Teel Parkway. Update: The trail extension is under construction and an estimated opening date has not been set yet by city officials. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: $1.6 million Project: The park will see various improvements, including a larger splash pad area, larger playground elements, new parking areas and pedestrian paths, restored native landscaping and updates to the Public Art area. Update: The park is currently under construction. • Timeline: estimated completion early 2026 • Cost: $3.3 million • Funding sources: city of Frisco • Funding sources: city of Frisco 2 Shepherds Glen Park
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8 Frisco on the Green Project: The park will feature a nature pavilion, wetland landing and ecological restoration. Update: The project is expected to begin its design phase in early 2026. • Timeline: 2026-2027 • Cost: $7.6 million • Funding sources: city of Frisco
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LITTLE ELM 27100 Hwy 380 (972) 347-9630
LOWRY 4100 E US 380 (972) 540-2500 THE COLONY 4901 Hwy 121 (214) 469-2113
ALLEN 1839 N Central Expressway (972) 908-3488
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