Frisco | October 2022

CITY Construction, renovations complete on Frisco parks; more on the way

programmatic park elements. These included adding a loop concrete trail, lighting and a shade structure, accord- ing to city documents. Pearson Acres Park Frisco City Council members approved a construction contract exten- sion during a general meeting Aug. 2 for completion of Pearson Acres Park. The extension increases the net cost by about $27,775 and provides for additional landscaping improvements, irrigation eld adjustments, additional utilities and plantings around the public art area, according to the City Council agenda. The 11.2-acre park is located near Teel Parkway and Stonebrook Bou- levard, according to the city website. The park is open after a ribbon-cutting Jimmy and Clara Jones Park, a new green space development, opened in August, according to city council doc- uments. The 2.8-acre site is located on the south side of the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, according to the city website. The park features a pavilion, a lawn and a walking trail. Construction crews are expected to complete work on the park’s abstract play area and drainage near the pavilion in three weeks, Coates said. Crews will level out the height of some of the planned play features expected in the southeast corner of the park. “Looking at it, we just felt like it needed a little more intentionality,” Coates said. ceremony was held in April. Jimmy and Clara Jones Park

BY COLBY FARR Projects totaling a $5 million investment in Frisco city parks have either recently been completed or are in progress. Parks and Recreation Director Shan- non Coates outlined during an Aug. 2 City Council meeting the work recently complete at three city parks and two more upcoming projects. Cannaday Recreation Area The Cannaday Recreation Area opened in August, according to a City Council presen- tation. The 4.7-acre park, located between Adelle R. Clark Middle School and Noel A. Smith Elementary School, was undergoing renovations, according to the city of Frisco website. Improvements include a new playground and tness equipment; addi- tional benches and picnic tables; drinking fountains; and irrigation updates. “If you like to nd alternative ways to work out and you like to be outside, you are going to love this park,” Coates said. “It’s kind of like the old president’s physical tness crossed with an Ultimate Ninja Warrior-type course, so you can do some amazing things.” Jack Hamilton Park Jack Hamilton Park is expected to open by the week of Oct. 3, Coates said. Construction is being completed on the park’s front curb and gutter after delays in receiving materials. An irrigation controller that will regulate the park’s water system will also be installed. The 1.6-acre park, originally built in 1980 and formerly known as First Street Park, underwent renovations after the community gave sta ideas for

423

ELDORADO PKWY.

DNT TOLL

MAIN ST.

FINISHED 1 Cannaday Recreation Area 2 Pearson Acres Park UNDER RENOVATION 3 Jack Hamilton Park 4 Gallegos Park NEW PARK 5 Jimmy and Clara Jones Park

ROLATER RD.

LEBANON RD.

SRT TOLL

Cannaday Recreation Area

Jack Hamilton Park

COURTESY CITY OF FRISCO

Gallegos Park Council members approved a design contract worth $91,000 during a general meeting Aug. 2 for park improvements on Gallegos Park. Stantec Consulting Services will provide two conceptual design plans, according to a City Council agenda. The upcoming

reinvestment project will include redesigns of a playground; retro- tting existing shade structures and site furnishings; new bicycle facilities; and improvements to landscaping, the basketball court and pedestrian walkways. Con- struction is anticipated to start in the rst quarter of 2023.

Never settle for less than you deserve. If you’ve been INJURED let us fight for you.

MILLIONS OF DOLLARS in Settlements & Judgments

Call for a free case evaluation.

Car Accidents - Slips & Falls - Wrongful Death Dramshop Liability - Premises Liability

DAVISINJURY.COM (469) WHAM-BAM (469) 942-6226

FRISCO EDITION • OCTOBER 2022