1. Frisco Independent School District
City: Frisco, TX
Category: Education
Telephone: (469) 633-6000
Address: 6942 Maple St.
Description: Among the fastest-growing school districts in the state with a growth rate of up to 30 percent annually for the past decade, Frisco has about 34,000 students and adds two to six new schools each year. The district covers 75 square miles and serves residents of Frisco, some parts of Plano, McKinney and Little Elm, and people in parts of Collin and Denton County.
2. Frisco Isd Natatorium
City: Frisco, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (469) 633-6160
Address: 7411 First St.
Description: An indoor pool for swimming and diving lessons for all ages and skill levels, this is also a popular site for swim meets. Family swim times are offered, too.
3. Senior Center At Frisco Square
City: Frisco, TX
Category: Relocation
Telephone: (972) 292-6550
Address: 6670 Moore St.
Description: On the edge of downtown, this nonprofit residential center and adult day program for seniors specializes in care for those with Alzheimer’s and related dementia. Activities and programming are extensive, with the goal of keeping residents and clients involved, comfortable, and confident.
4. Frisco Rough Riders
City: Frisco, TX
Category: Spectator Sports
Telephone: (972) 731-9200
Address: 7300 Rough Riders Trail
Description: The Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers plays in an especially family-friendly setting, which really feels like a park, complete with lovely landscaping and even a rock-lined swimming pool. There are great sight lines throughout the park and plenty of play spaces for kids. There’s lots of good food at concession stands. Tickets are moderately priced.
5. Fc Dallas
City: Frisco, TX
Category: Spectator Sports
Telephone: (214) 705-6700
Address: 6000 Main St.
Description: This MLS team, formerly the Dallas Burn, has a huge following, and games at this 145-acre stadium complex are exciting, to say the least. Tickets are moderate.
6. Pizza Hut Park
City: Frisco, TX
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (214) 705-6700
Address: 9200 World Cup Way
Description: A $64 million soccer stadium will wow you, whether or not you’re a soccer fan. Home to FC Dallas, a major league soccer team, it’s also a great place to catch World Cup game broadcasts.
7. Texas Sculpture Garden
City: Frisco, TX
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 6801 Gaylord Parkway
Description: Hall Office Park serves as home to a remarkable public garden adorned with big and mightily impressive works by 41 Texas artists.
8. Dallas Stars
City: Frisco, TX
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (214) 387-5500, (214) GO-STARS
Address: 2601 Avenue of the Stars
Description: Always contenders in National Hockey League play, the Dallas Stars are also residents of the American Airlines Center (www.americanairlinescenter.com). Best for ages six and up.