Frisco is about to put shovels in the ground on one of its most anticipated public projects in city history. On April 27, the city will officially break ground on Grand Park, marking the start of construction on the first phase of a 1,000-acre destination designed to reshape outdoor recreation in North Texas.
Hosted at the Big Bluestem Trailhead, the ceremony will bring together residents, city leaders and project partners for an afternoon of music, refreshments and community celebration as the long-awaited park begins to take form.
A Long-Planned Vision Takes Its First Step
Grand Park has been years in the making, envisioned as a large-scale public space stretching from the Dallas North Tollway to Lake Lewisville and FM 423. The master plan divides the park into five distinct districts, with Phase 1 establishing the foundation for future development extending south toward Stonebrook Parkway.
The city describes the project as more than a traditional park. Instead, it’s an intentionally designed landscape meant to support recreation, connection and accessibility for residents of all ages and abilities.
With construction beginning in April 2026, completion is projected for late summer or early fall 2027. Once complete, Phase 1 will serve as the anchor for a much larger park system designed to evolve over time as additional districts are developed.
Civic Park Leads The Way
The first phase, known as Civic Park, will cover nearly 69 acres in the northern section of the site near Cotton Gin Road. Plans call for a mix of water features, play spaces and gathering areas, including a pond with a peninsula, splash pad, climbing structures, kayak launch, food truck areas and a large event lawn designed to hold up to 7,500 people…