Frisco Council Reviews New Southeast Dog Park

Frisco City Council members reviewed a proposal to build a fourth dog park in the city's southeast corridor.

The proposed site spans 8 acres along Rolater Road, east of Fire Station No. 8. The project carries an estimated cost of $6.5 million. Funding will come from the Frisco Community Development Corporation.

Plans call for two main entrances and double-gated access points. The design includes shade structures, dog washing stations, and a bridge over West Rowlett Creek. A splash pad will serve both dogs and their owners. Separate areas will accommodate small and large dogs. The layout connects to existing trails while using careful grading and vegetated buffers to protect the creek.

City documents indicate that Frisco currently operates three dog parks: Ruff Range Dog Park, the facility at Northwest Community Park, and the one at Kaleidoscope Park. Officials say this leaves a gap in the fast-growing southeast area. A 2025 survey found that 11% of respondents identified a new dog park as their top desired facility. Residents cited a desire for shaded areas, water features, and proper drainage. Many currently drive to Plano or McKinney for similar amenities.

Frisco Capital Projects Manager Ricardo Sanchez told the council that public input shaped the final vision. "We didn't just hear a request for more dog parks; residents are asking for better experiences," Sanchez said. The city noted that its current count of dog parks falls below national standards. The adopted Plan Your Play master plan calls for this fourth park, with two more to be built by 2038.

Conceptual designs for this specific site were introduced in mid-2024. They were paused while the city updated its parks master plan. After the master plan was adopted in 2025, officials moved forward with the review process.

The council will consider a design contract at its Nov. 17 meeting. Design and engineering work is expected to take 12 months. Construction will follow for 12 to 18 months. The park is slated to open between late 2028 and mid-2029.