Well, here we are again, friends, with COVID Round 2 shutting down any chance for traditional summer fun. BUT WAIT! There are still tons of fun, safe, and socially-distanced things to do in Frisco. My family and I have participated in all of the following local activities in the last year and personally recommend all of them. Get out your (empty) planner and pencil several of these in!

FRISCO SNOW CONE LADY

The Frisco Snow Cone Lady is a true Frisco institution. In business since 1983, the Snow Cone Lady has been serving up the best snow cones in North Texas for more than 35 years. Her list of flavors is almost endless and includes classic flavors such as cherry, tiger’s blood, and piña colada, as well as Snow Cone Lady specific flavors like the Frisco Favorite and Honeymooner’s Delight. Be sure to visit the Snow Cone Lady in her caboose-esque shop in the Rail District at least a few times this summer. (Pro tip: Follow the Frisco Snow Cone Lady on Facebook for real-time hours and weather-related updates; she doesn’t always stick to a set schedule.)

SPASH PADS AND SPRAY PARKS

The City of Frisco maintains 3 public splash pads in Frisco. They are located at Frisco Commons Park, Shepherd’s Glen Park, and J.R. Newman Park. We’ve been to a couple of these already this summer and have experienced zero crowds. Hopefully that trend will continue when you go because sometimes the only cure for the Texas heat is a good splash! While the water is not chlorinated, it is also not recycled. Only fresh water here!

SKATE PARK

Did you know that Frisco has it’s own skate park at Northeast Community Park? If your kids are involved in skateboarding, scootering, bike riding, or rollerblading, they’ll love a day at the skate park! For younger or less experienced riders, I recommend hitting up the skate park early in the morning before it fills up with teenagers who fly through the place at break-neck speeds. And don’t forget the helmets and pads!

BICENTENNIAL PARK

When my children were little, our favorite community playground was at Bicentennial Park, but they started to outgrow it over the years. However, the City of Frisco has recently re-done Bicentennial Park and it is back to being our favorite! They have installed a couple of zip lines, a super tall play structure, and the world’s coolest suspended merry-go-round. It’s perfect for entertaining my not-so-little-anymore kids. (Note that the pictures on the City of Frisco Bicentennial Park page still show the old equipment.)

LIMESTONE QUARRY PARK

I debated spilling the beans on this one because I kind of want to keep it as my own little secret. But we’re all on this struggle bus together, so here it is! Limestone Quarry Park has a great playground that my kids love! We also really enjoy taking our bikes and biking the Taychas Trail to and from the park. But the hidden gem here is behind and below the playground at Limestone Quarry Park. Behind the play structure area, you’ll see a small, unmarked trail that leads downhill to a little creek. The trail ends at a perfect creek play area, complete with small waterfall, rocks to skip, and a swimmin’ hole. It’s a Frisco Oasis! (Pro tip: Wear water shoes or tennis shoes you don’t mind getting wet- flip flops will just float away. That limestone is hard on the feet.)