Frisco officials are reviewing a new 8-acre dog park next to Fire Station No. 8, with plans for multiple entrances, shade structures, open space and a splash pad.
During a Nov. 3 work session, the Frisco City Council received an update on plans for a new dog park in Southeast Frisco. Shaped by community feedback, the proposed park would provide additional recreational space for dogs and their owners in the area.
The project, estimated to cost approximately $6.5 million, will be funded through the Frisco Community Development Corporation.
What to know
A city presentation shows the proposed dog park will be located along Rolater Road, east of Fire Station No. 8. Plans for the park include two entrances, connections with existing trails, dog washing stations, shade structures, a bridge over West Rowlett Creek and double-gated access.
The city of Frisco currently operates three dog parks: Ruff Range Dog Park, Northwest Community Park’s dog park and Kaleidoscope Park’s dog park. Council documents show this leaves a gap in “the fast-growing southeast” portion of Frisco, where the new park is proposed.
The new dog park will include separated dog areas for small and large dogs. City documents state the proposed trail connections are designed to protect West Rowlett Creek through “careful grading, vegetated buffers and low-compaction surfacing.”
How we got here
Conceptual programming and construction blueprints for Dog Park No. 4’s current site were introduced in mid-2024 and were placed on hold pending a parks master plan update.
Following the adoption of the Plan Your Play master plan in 2025, city officials reviewed resident feedback on a proposed new dog park. City documents state 11% of survey respondents named another dog park as their top desired facility.
City documents state Frisco’s current number of dog parks falls below the national standard. The master plan calls for construction of the fourth dog park, along with two more by projected buildout in 2038.
“Residents want shaded, water-based dog parks as many drive to other cities like Plano and McKinney to use their dog parks today,” city documents state.
Council documents state residential priorities for a dog park included splash pads, appropriately sized dog paddocks, more shade, proper drainage, picnic areas and small extras like vending, kids’ slides and a future space for food trucks.
“Being able to hear from the public what they wanted, it gave us a lot of excitement about what this vision looks like,” Frisco Capital Projects Manager Ricardo Sanchez said. “We didn’t just hear a request for more dog parks; residents are asking for better experiences.”
What’s next?
The presentation states a design contract for the proposed dog park will be presented during the Nov. 17 City Council meeting. Design and engineering are expected to take approximately 12 months to complete.
Following a construction contract award, the park’s construction is expected to take 12-18 months, with the opening slated for late 2028 to mid-2029.
