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Our Mission: Creating a sense of well-being through play. Our Vision: Play will become essential regardless of age or ability. We invite you all to take full advantage of what Play Frisco has to offer. From beautiful award winning parks to our state-of-the-art facilities, we offer something for citizens of all ages. Have you played today?
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Meet Jesus, our January employee of the month. He's been with the city for 15 years and currently is the supervisor over neighborhood parks. He was singled out for his excellent customer service. Drop him a congratulatory emoji below! Great job, Jesus!
The Frisco Parks Naming Committee will consider citizen input and nominations regarding Frist Street Park at the southwest corner of First and Ash streets, Monday. Jan 25, 6 p.m., The Grove at Frisco Commons, 8300 McKinney St. The public is invited.
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Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day learning more about the man and the legacy he left behind. #MLK #MLKDay #martinlutherkingjr #bethechange #civilrights #ihaveadream
Children use play to understand the world around them. Take a look at the history and evolution of the art and design of playgrounds in the 20th Century. Get ready to experience some childhood memories!
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No matter if your childhood playground had a rusted metal slide that was scorching hot in summer or a sleek and safe structure of soft plastic climbing walls and swings, it's likely that you created your own narrative of play.
Welcome to "Nature in Your Neighborhood", a new virtual program series from Play Frisco's Natural Resources Division! Episode 2, "The Brrrrr in Birding", is all about winter bird watching! Look for new episodes on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month.
Download Explorer Guides and view the entire video library here: https://www.friscotexas.gov/1602/Programs-Events
Shape Your Play! Get to know future Frisco on the Green and NW Community parks through this cool 'story map.' Take the survey at the end to help create new ways to play in Frisco. Your voice matters! Story map: https://bit.ly/3oERqqG
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Click for a sneak peek of NW Community & Frisco on the Green sites to be discussed with the public tonight! Join in at TinyURL.com/FriscoParks , 6 p.m. to see the presentation and give your feedback. (see http://bit.ly/2K4m2Tk on details to join)
TONIGHT! Shape Your Play! Participate in the planning of two Frisco parks, Northwest Community Park and Frisco on the Green Park. Join us online Jan. 11 at 6 p.m. Learn more: PlayFrisco.org/FutureParks
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Shape Your Play! Participate in the planning of two Frisco parks, Northwest Community Park and Frisco on the Green Park. Join us online Jan. 11 at 6 p.m. Learn more: PlayFrisco.org/FutureParks
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#PlayCreatively
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Shape Your Play! Participate in the planning of two Frisco parks, Northwest Community Park and Frisco on the Green Park. Join us online Jan. 11 at 6 p.m. Learn more: PlayFrisco.org/FutureParks
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#PlayCreatively
#PlayItForward
Frisco Heritage Museum
NEW TOUR! Go back in time with us to the turn of the 20th century for a brand-new Historic Homes Tour at Frisco Heritage Village where we take you on a guided tour through the 3 historic buildings at the Village: the Crozier-Covington-Sickles House, the Smith-Muse House, and the Lebanon Baptist Church. On this tour, we will discuss the historic significance of the structures, learn what life was like in Frisco when they were built, and hear the incredible personal stories of the people who lived and worshipped in them.
Tour times and price include a self-guided tour through the Frisco Heritage Museum where you can explore even more of Frisco’s past, present and future! See our Facebook Event for ticket link for both this tour and our Saturday walking tours.
Space is limited to 10 people per tour. Social distancing rules and mask mandates apply.
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Shape your Play - Be a part of planning 2 future city parks. Join us next Monday at 6 p.m. via Zoom to learn about Northwest Community Park and Frisco on the Green and give us your ideas! Learn more at https://www.friscotexas.gov/615/Future-Parks and check out this week’s #ProgressinMotion. Play Frisco - Frisco Parks & Recreation
Welcome to "Nature in Your Neighborhood", a new virtual program series from Play Frisco's Natural Resources Division! Today's episode, "Walk on the Wild Side", is all about animal tracks! Look for new episodes on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month.
Get outside and have your own track-finding adventure by downloading this episode's Explorer Guide here: https://www.friscotexas.gov/1602/Programs-Events
Be a part of the plan! Join us Jan. 11 at 6 p.m. via Zoom to learn about two future parks, Northwest Community and Frisco on the Green, and give us your ideas! Learn more at PlayFrisco.org/FutureParks.
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Play it Forward! Join us Jan. 11 to help envision two new Frisco parks!
Join us Jan. 11 at 6 p.m. via Zoom Frisco Parks & Recreation January 2021 Public Invited to Envision Two Future Parks Online Meeting Scheduled for January 11 The City of Frisco and Design Workshop, In
Shape Your Play! Participate in the planning of two Frisco parks, Northwest Community Park and Frisco on the Green Park. Join us online Jan. 11 at 6 p.m. Learn more: PlayFrisco.org/FutureParks
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#PlayItForward
Congratulations to our Frisco ISD High School winners! They participated in the Play Naturally video contest and explained the importance of properly disposing FOG (fats, oils & grease). Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest, your videos were amazing!
Missed out on the fun? Follow Play Naturally for future video contests!
Congratulations to our Frisco ISD Junior High winners! They participated in the Play Naturally video contest and explained the importance of Water Conservation. Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest, your videos were amazing!
Missed out on the fun? Follow Play Naturally for future video contests!
Congratulations to our Frisco ISD Elementary winners! They participated in the Play Naturally video contest and explained the importance of recycling and waste reduction. Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest, your videos were amazing!
Missed out on the fun? Follow Play Naturally for future video contests!
How many #iheartfrisco hearts have you found?
You can show your love for Frisco with the help of these huge hearts. Finding all of them will help you discover more parts of Frisco. Learn how the love started and ways you can spread it in this week’s #ProgressinMotion. #IHeartFrisco Visit Frisco, TX
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If your New Year's resolution is to move more, the FAC can help you get on track! It's not your ordinary recreation center! Visit the front desk to take a tour. We're at 5828 Nancy Jane Lane just off Preston Rd. and Wade Blvd.
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Come see us today to get your new year started off on the right track! https://bit.ly/2zq4WKg
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Get outside this weekend and enjoy the "Story Stroll" at Cottonwood Creek Greenbelt! The Natural Resources Division placed pages of the book, "Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter" along the trail (appx. 1/4 mile). The book will be up through Sunday!
*To access the "Story Stroll" park at the following park entrance: 3966 Bear Creek Lane
Frisco Merry Main Street may be over, but you can still shop our virtual holiday gift market. Support local business by checking out this link for your last minute shopping! https://www.friscotexas.gov/1685/Merry-Main-Street-Gift-Market
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Put your creative hats on! The public is invited to submit names for consideration for two parks--Northeast Community Park and First Street Park. The deadline for submission is Jan. 8, 2021 at 5 p.m. https://www.friscotexas.gov/1479/Name-a-Park
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Congratulations to our "Player" of the Month, Hayden, customer services rep at the Frisco Athletic Center. He was singled out for his customer service superpowers! If you're visiting the FAC, be sure to give Hayden a virtual fist pump! Congrats Hayden!
Have you completed your virtual Frosty 5K yet? Be sure to enter your results here: https://bit.ly/2IwtgyD Not registered yet? There's still plenty of time! We'll send all the cool swag right to your door. Register here: https://bit.ly/340RPeD
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We had a great time Saturday evening ‘Dashing Through the Square’ to celebrate the holidays. Thank you to all those who drove through and thanks also to our sponsors Texas Health Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Market Street Pizzeria Testa Longo Toyota of Prosper Check out the festive fun in this #FriscoFeatures.
It was a perfect evening for "Dashing through the Square" at our 2020 Merry Main Street drive-thru event.
Thank you to all who celebrated Merry Main Street presented by Texas Health Hospital Frisco by "Dashing Through the Square"! The drive-thru event from Play Frisco - Frisco Parks & Recreation featured live music from Brave Combo, a virtual Christmas tree lighting with a countdown by Mayor Jeff Cheney & council, Santa & Mrs. Claus, Frosty, the Grinch and more holiday favorites.
Frisco Christmas Tree lighting live stream at link below tonight at 7 p.m. 🎄⛄️❄️ Happy Holidays!!
Attention Frosty 5K Participants! The in-person Frosty 5K event was canceled. There is no live event on Dec. 5; the race is now 100% virtual. Check out the website for the details: https://www.friscotexas.gov/1184/Frosty-5K
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Tis' the season! Watch the live stream of the city's Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. Find the link at FriscoMerryMainStreet.com.
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It’s beginning to look like the holidays outside Frisco City Hall! Crews got busy this week putting up the tree and lights have been hung in Frisco Square. Come visit us to get in the holiday mood!
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For Park & Rec month this July, we are highlighting the staff working behind the scenes to make Frisco a great place to PLAY! Meet our Parks Operations teams... #WeAreParksAndRec
Learn to make a marbled cover for a nature journal with Ranger Dani from our Natural Resources Division. Watch for some nature journaling prompts coming soon!
We're celebrating National Park & Rec Month by introducing you to our Play Frisco teams! Every day, we work hard to provide essential services to make Frisco the best place to live, work and play! Today, meet our Natural Resources Team! #WeAreParksAndRec #PlayFrisco
We're celebrating National Park & Rec Month by introducing you to our Play Frisco teams! Every day, we work hard to provide essential services to make Frisco the best place to live, work and play! Today, meet our Special Events Team, Jenn and Kyli! #WeAreParksAndRec
We are coming to the end of our Whale Tales Water Safety series. In lesson #8, we learn why it's important for parents and children to be aware of all potential water hazards INSIDE and OUTSIDE the home. Video Lesson #8 "In Your House & In Your Yard, Watch for Water and Be on Guard": https://bit.ly/3daHnUr Activity Sheets: https://bit.ly/3eq62EC
Happy Memorial Day! Learn how you can honor an individual or group through Play Frisco's Living Legacy Tree program in this episode of 'Trees with Tom.'
Happy Memorial Day! Learn how you can honor an individual or group through Play Frisco's Living Legacy Tree program in this episode of 'Trees with Tom.'
A little Vitamin D is good for everyone, but too much 🌞 can be no fun! Whale Tales lesson #7 from the America Red Cross teaches us how to protect us from the summer sun. "Too Much Sun is No Fun Video: https://bit.ly/368KxVW Activity Sheets: https://bit.ly/3dUrBgq
We're continuing our American Red Cross Whale Tale Lessons for Water Safety Month with lesson #6 - "Reach or Throw, Don't Go!" Watch the video, then download and complete the activity sheets. School may be ending soon, but it's important for kids to know how to be safe and smart around water. Video #6 - Reach or Throw, Don't Go!": https://bit.ly/3fSLlTv Activity Sheet: https://bit.ly/3655NvG
Happy Kids to Parks Day! Ranger Dani and Ranger Rufus are excited to launch the Frisco Jr. Ranger Program. Go the our website NOW to download the handbook and learn how to earn your Jr. Ranger badge! https://www.friscotexas.gov/1632/Junior-Ranger-Program.
Happy Kids to Parks Day! Ranger Dani and Ranger Rufus are excited to launch the Frisco Jr. Ranger Program. Go the our website NOW to download the handbook and learn how to earn your Jr. Ranger badge! https://www.friscotexas.gov/1632/Junior-Ranger-Program.
Happy Kids to Parks Day! Ranger Dani and Ranger Rufus are excited to launch the Frisco Jr. Ranger Program. Go the our website NOW to download the handbook and learn how to earn your Jr. Ranger badge! https://www.friscotexas.gov/1632/Junior-Ranger-Program?fbclid=IwAR2LJaPtltyo0jlcvqBKLzQno-H5VEMF-Ub59QhGlCS73xhrmdupLESUmOg #KidstoParksDay #FriscoJrRangers #PlayNaturally #PlayFrisco
It's important to stay calm in an emergency. "Think So You Don't Sink" is lesson #5 from American Red Cross Whale Tales. Watch the video and download the activity sheets below. "Think So You Don't Sink" Video: https://bit.ly/3dx6SiH Activity Sheets: https://bit.ly/2Ac6Det
The Grove at Frisco Commons may be closed, but members are still on our minds. Staff is surprising members by doing 'birthday drive-bys" with well wishes and to let them know they are missed! #PlayFrisco #InThisTogether
"Look Before You Leap!" - an important reminder whenever jumping into water. This is lesson #4 in our American Red Cross Whale Tale series for National Water Safety Month. Watch the video and download the activity sheets below. Follow along with all nine videos this month and receive a water safety certificate in the mail! "Look Before You Leap" Video: https://bit.ly/3fyrmcn Activity Sheets: https://bit.ly/2Wf3zGT
Today is National Miniature Golf Day! In celebration, staff decided to have a little fun and create a few holes of their own around the FAC. Fore! Now it's your turn. We're challenging you to get create your own miniature-golf hole around the house or outside. Share your shots with us for a chance to win a prize! Remember to have fun, but be safe!
"Don't Just Pack It, Wear Your Jacket" is lesson #3 in our series of nine water safety videos from the American Red Cross Whale Tales. Get the family together, watch the video and download the activity sheets below. These videos make a great homeschool activity. "Don't Just Pack It, Wear Your Jacket Video: https://bit.ly/2YDG8IU Activity Sheets: https://bit.ly/2Ac8qQR
May is National Water Safety Month! Throughout the month we will be sharing 9 American Red Cross Whale Tale Videos. Watch the videos with your kids and download the activity sheets. Below is the link to lesson #2 - "Be Cool, Follow the Rules." "Be Cool, Follow the Rules Video: https://bit.ly/2xB8cl5 Activity Sheets: https://bit.ly/2L36fAU
May is National Water Safety Month! Many families are ready to jump into their backyard pools and we want to make sure you do it safely. Over the next few weeks we will be sharing nine short videos and activities for parents and kids to do together. Watch all nine videos and test your safety knowledge with a short quiz to earn a Water Safety certificate from Longfellow the Whale. Do your part to become water smart and help ensure a fun and SAFE summer! Whale Tales Lesson 1: https://bit.ly/2zCsjQv Activity Sheets: https://bit.ly/2YrzQfg
Learn about a few wild animals that live along side us in Frisco, tips on how to how to keep your distance, and some interesting facts! #PlayFrisco #FriscoNatureExplorers #PlayNaturally #Bobcats #Coyotes #Rabbits
And the winner is....
Frisco Parks & Recreation Department is the proud three-time winner of Texas Recreation & Parks Society (TRAPS) Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Parks and Recreation Management, a designation given only to the top city in Texas in its population category. Our Mission: To create a sense of well-being through play. We invite you to play in Frisco and discover the many enriching cultural, recreational and healthy opportunities available.
Parks, Trails & Natural Resources--Play Naturally! Frisco Public Art--Play Artistically! Frisco Athletic Center--Play Athletically! Frisco Senior Center--Play Actively! Frisco Heritage Center--Play Historically! Frisco Discovery Center--Play Creatively! Special Events--Play Socially! Play Frisco!
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