Is your summer vacation shaping up into a staycation? You don't have to go far to find quality entertainment for the whole family. Have a ball --without guzzling a lot of gas or cash -- right here in Frisco.
* Fun is FREE at Frisco's parks and trails. Two of our city parks also include spray ground features to keep you cool on a hot day. Click here to learn more about a park or trail near you.
* Make a splash at the Frisco Athletic Center's Outdoor Aquatic Area. Swoosh down one of the two water slides, make a splash in the kid's play area, or relax in the lazy river. Admission is included in the cost of a Frisco Athletic Center membership. Click here to find out more about the park's features and prices for non-FAC members.
* Even though school is out there's plenty to learn at the Frisco Heritage Museum. Step back in time and trace the history of Frisco railroad roots along with other fascinating facts about the city's past.
* Or click here to link to the Frisco Convention and Visitor's Bureau summer calendar, which lists many of the activities and events happening around town. Please note: most of these listings are sponsored by businesses and organizations other than the City of Frisco.
The City of Frisco encourages residents to continue to use water wisely during the historically drier summer months. To promote water efficiency, time-of-day outdoor watering restrictions are now in effect.
Per the City of Frisco Water Conservation Plan, summer watering hours are effective daily, June 1 through September 30, and include these restrictions:
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No outdoor watering between the hours of 5 a.m. and 8 a.m., and between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
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No outdoor watering allowed during rainfall
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No excessive watering that allows water runoff to paved areas or other water waste.
The provisions restricting outdoor watering during rainfall, temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit (during cold-weather months), and water runoff are enforced year-round.
Another way the City of Frisco encourages water efficiency is through the ET Controller Program. After installation verification and $25 registration fee, the program offers a one-time, $100 rebate to homeowners who install an ET controller device to work with their existing sprinkler system. ET controllers work by receiving radio, pager or Internet signals. The information tells the ET controller to allow a sprinkler system to replace only the moisture lost to heat, humidity and wind. To receive the rebate, the ET controller must be a model from the list of city-approved devices. Click on www.FriscoTexas.gov/water to see the approved list of ET controllers.
The city can also help you determine if your sprinkler system is working effectively. Schedule a free irrigation check-up by calling Mike Barth at 972-292-5844, or contact the city’s water education coordinator, Melody Emadiazar, at 972-292-5814 for more information about Frisco’s Waterwise program.
