The Parks of Prosper P
rosper is growing by leaps and bounds these days, and one of the common thread of reasoning behind why people are moving here in droves is simple…open spaces and country charm! The natural beauty of Prosper’s terrain is a driving force for new residents, and we are committed to maintaining the perfect balance of development and open spaces. Currently, Prosper offers 12 community parks, with 4 more on the horizon. We have over 388 acres of parks, with 182 acres of currently developed parkland and almost 200 acres that are maintained by Town staff. We also boast close to 15 miles of Hike and Bike trails, 32 picnic tables, 5 playground structures, 2 spraygrounds, 5 ponds, 2 fishing docks and multiple baseball, softball and soccer fields. If your family is in search of outdoor activities, you won’t have to look far in Prosper! Main Street Park Main Street Park is located on the west side of Main Street, approximately 200 feet south of Broadway Street, within the downtown area of Prosper. This facility includes a lighted baseball field, a lighted softball field, a concession stand with restrooms, a basketball court and picnic tables. Eagles Landing Park Eagles Landing Park is located on the west side of Rucker Elementary, off of Craig Street. This facility includes a lighted baseball field, a softball field, a t-ball field, a lighted multi-
purpose field, portable restrooms, a basketball court and walking trail. Folsom Park Folsom Park is located at the southeast corner of Somerville Drive and White River Drive, within the Lakes of La Cima subdivision. The facility includes a lighted soccer field, a walking trail, playground and a pond. Pecan Grove Park Pecan Grove Park is located at the northwest and southwest corners of La Cima Boulevard and Amistad Drive, within the Lakes of La Cima subdivision. This facility includes a pond, a playground, a creek, picnic tables, park benches, open playing fields, and hike & bike trails. Frontier Park Frontier Park is located east of Prosper High School with access off the south side of Frontier Parkway (1551 W. Frontier Parkway). The facility includes two lighted soccer fields, 9 non-lighted soccer fields, three lighted baseball fields, two lighted softball fields, two restroom/concession structures, two sand volleyball courts, a walking trail, a pond. Recent improvements include Windmill Playground, a pavilion structure, additional restrooms, and a splashground. Boyer Park Boyer Park is located on the northeast corner of First St. and Church St., west of the Town Development Services office. The facility is a
passive park with two lanai structures, benches, a drinking fountain, children’s handprint tiles, and a small lighted fountain for children that is activated by a button on a column of the northern lanai structure. Town Lake Park Located on the east side of Prosper, Town Lake Park offers a 27-acre stocked lake, all-weather hike and bike trails, and picnic areas. Canoe or kayak the open waters or winding creeks of one of the first city parks in Prosper. Whitley Place Pavilion Pond Located between Wilson Creek Trail and Whitley Place Drive, this park offers Rainbow Trout fishing in the winter and scenic pavilion and bridge. Whitley Place Park hosts a Youth Trout Derby to kick off the Trout Stocking. Sexton Park (Coming Soon) 69.5 Acres at First Street and Coit Road Parks at Legacy Park (Coming Soon) 6.74 Acres Cockrell Park (Coming Soon) 8.41 Acres at 4050 E. Prosper Trail Patin Property (Coming Soon) 18.639 Acres at 3950 E. Prosper Trail Windsong Ranch Community Park (Coming Soon) 51.427 Acres Parks & Recreation | WeAreProsper.com
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