The summer months have arrived, and entertainment in Frisco is in no short supply.
Compiled here is a list of some indoor and outdoor activities that families can experience.
For the more active residents, places such as Strikz Entertainment or the Frisco Outdoor Aquatic Center are some of the options to get you moving.
If you are looking for more laid-back activities, places such as the Frisco Heritage Museum and Sip-n-Doodle offer more leisurely activities.
Frisco Outdoor Aquatic Center
Located within the Frisco Athletics Center, the Frisco Outdoor Aquatic Center includes both indoor and outdoor features open to all ages. The new expansion of the outdoor section includes new slides, a children’s play structure and an expanded lazy river. Membership prices are available online.
5828 Nancy Jane Lane 972-292-6600 www.friscofun.org Cost: $6-$8
Spray parks
A free alternative to a water park is visiting one of Frisco’s spray parks. Frisco has three spray parks. Parks are open from sun up to sun down.
J.R. Newman Park 8211 Twin Falls Drive
Shepherds Glen Park 12012 Shepherds Hill
Drive Frisco Commons Park
8000 McKinney Road
www.friscofun.org Cost: Free
Dr Pepper Arena
Dr Pepper Arena offers public ice skating sessions at various times throughout the week. Skate rentals and group rates are available. Go online for annual pass and private party prices.
2601 Avenue of the Stars 214-387-5600 www.drpepperarena.com Cost: $6-$7
iFly Dallas
iFly allows visitors to experience skydiving without parachuting or jumping out of a plane. Flyers step into a wind tunnel that will emulate the experience of skydiving. People of all experience levels can fly, and instructors are available for first-time flyers.
8380 SH 121 214-618-4359 www.dallas.iflyworld.com Cost: Starts at $54.95
Pole Position Raceway
Pole Position Raceway offers indoor go-kart racing for children and adults. Each race lasts about 10 minutes, and drivers can be separated into groups. The raceway hosts public events such as racing camps and driving clinics. Membership prices are available online.
10550 John W. Elliott Drive 972-727-7223 www.polepositionraceway.com Cost: $13.95-$21.95
Strikz Entertainment
Strikz Entertainment caters to both children and adults through bowling, arcade games, laser tag and billiards. Strikz also features private/semi-private bowling lanes, food and beverages. The venue can host birthday parties and other events.
8789 Lebanon Road 972-668-5263 www.strikz.com Cost: $3-$35
Urban Air Trampoline Park
Visitors to Urban Air Trampoline Park can jump for fitness or fun. Activities include trampoline dodgeball, trampoline basketball and a foam pit. Fitness classes and private party reservations are also available.
10570 John W. Elliott Drive 800-960-4778 www.urbanairtrampolinepark.com Cost: $5-$20
Frisco Heritage Museum
Explore Frisco’s history at the Frisco Heritage Museum. The museum includes a village of Frisco’s early buildings, local artifacts and a gift shop. The Heritage Center offers free tours of historic buildings during Third Sunday Open House events.
6455 Page St. 972-292-5665 www.friscomuseum.com Cost: $2-$8
Museum of the American Railroad
Educational tours at the Museum of the American Railroad show visitors the history and impact of the railroad industry. The actual museum is still under construction, but interim exhibits and offices are located at the Frisco Heritage Museum.
6455 Page St. 214-428-0101 www.museumoftheamericanrailroad.org Cost: $3-$7
Play Street Museum
This interactive museum allows children to explore a town square and other exhibits in an educational environment. Admission includes a wooden dollar that can be used to buy a snack. The museum is designed for children ages 1-8.
5729 Lebanon Road, Ste. 120 469-362-8624 www.playstreetmuseum.com Cost: $11
Sip-n-Doodle
Choose from more than 500 images to paint at an artist-led class at Sip-n-Doodle. Each class lasts two hours, and participants will leave with a finished painting. Reservations can be made online. The art studio also hosts private parties.
6842 Main St., Ste. 103 972-886-8628 www.sipndoodle.com Cost: $25-$30
