# Frisco opens 122-acre community park with trails and prairie restoration

> The city's first single-phase community park combines cycling features, playgrounds, and Blackland Prairie restoration on 122 acres.
- Title: Frisco opens 122-acre community park with trails and prairie…
- Summary: The city's first single-phase community park combines cycling features, playgrounds, and Blackland Prairie restoration on 122 acres. Frisco built a major…
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- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/metroplex/frisco-opens-northwest-community-park-trails-biking-and-prairie-restoration
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-09-22T14:30:20+00:00
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- Topics: frisco, northwest community park, 122 acres, blackland prairie restoration, cycling features, trails, playgrounds, park opening, texas parks, community development, news, politics
## Frisco opens massive new community park
Northwest Community Park spans 122 acres at 13770 Teel Parkway and is the city's first community park built in a single phase. The $40 million project cost was funded through bonds with $3 million from the Frisco Community Development Corporation.
## Over 10 miles of trails for all skill levels
The park features more than 10 miles of dirt, gravel, and paved trails designed for hikers and cyclists of all abilities. Cycling amenities include a pump track, skills course, and gravity ramps for experienced riders.
## Playgrounds, splash pad, and dog park included
Amenities include three playgrounds with a 20-foot custom Bison structure, a splash pad, a five-acre dog park, and two mini zip lines. A 20-acre great lawn provides space for gatherings and outdoor events.
## Blackland Prairie restoration at the core
The park serves as a restoration project for endangered Blackland Prairie. The project added more than 1,300 elm and oak trees and worked with ecologists to protect blackland soils and grasslands.
## Mayor emphasizes preservation and inclusion
Mayor Mark Hill said the park is thoughtfully designed for bikers, hikers, and families of all ages and experience levels. The design focuses on preservation while welcoming everyone from beginners to professionals.

> It's thoughtfully designed for avid bikers, hikers and families who want to enjoy the outdoors.
## Regional destination potential for North Texas
Lisa Kirby, chairperson of Play Frisco, said the park could draw visitors from across the region. The site has potential to become a regional destination while serving the local Frisco community.

> While this park serves our Frisco community, it also has the potential to become a regional destination for North Texas.
## Planning began in 2019 with ecological expertise
Ricardo Sanchez, Capital Improvement Projects manager, began planning in 2019 with design work starting in 2020. He collaborated with the Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association and ecologists to balance cycling features with prairie protection.

> The entire park is like a university. We wanted to build a park that belongs to the land.
## Key takeaway

Frisco built a major regional park that balances recreation for all skill levels with ecological restoration of endangered prairie habitat.