they make their decision to go in, that guy really wants to be in, and you end up with quality over quantity.” Krasniqi is not alone in wanting to bring quality food and a fun atmosphere to Flower Mound. The Lakeside DFW area, where Mio Nonno is located, offers plenty of reasons for residents to stay in Flower Mound. The mixed-use development expanded its restaurant and retail offerings in 2019 with the opening of The Tavern at Lakeside, Craft Pies, Rush Bowls, Burgerim and The Med Spa of Flower Mound. Also, Flower Mound’s River Walk at Central Park area, anchored by Texas Health Presbyterian Flower Mound, recently welcomed new tenants, including a Merrill Lynch and Orange Theory. An amphitheater is set to open there in early 2020. Environment, Art and Entertainment Flower Mound locals also love our outdoor spaces. With roughly 60 parks encompassing more than 1,000 acres, and 60+ miles of trails, there’s a lot to love. “I think we have one of the most incredible parks programs, not just programming, but facilities,” says Town Manager Stathatos. In 2019, the town’s Parks and Recreation division created a new position:
“We have a wonderful generation of young people who are well educated and who enjoy the arts, music and sports.” Art and Cultural Programs Coordinator. Town leaders brought on Krissi Oden to fill the role. “One of the things that I think sets Flower Mound apart is their really strong pride in the environment and taking care of the parks and trees,” says Oden, who leads several efforts aimed at getting residents outside and in touch with their inner artist. In July, for example, to recognize national Park and Recreation Month, Oden and town leaders organized Chalk the Walk, where residents used chalk to decorate sections of the cement pathway in Heritage Park. Other initiatives she’s leading include the decoration of otherwise drab-looking traffic signal boxes throughout town.
Residents are invited to submit design ideas, and winning designs are printed on vinyl and adhered to traffic signal boxes throughout town. So far, three have been adorned with artwork, with three more to come in 2020. This past November, Keep Flower Mound Beautiful and the town’s Parks and Recreation division teamed up to create a challenge for residents, based on recycling and repurposing materials. Keep Flower Mound Beautiful’s new mascot, the Flower Moundster (a peaceful guy), hides treasure boxes containing small objects inside. Residents who find the boxes have to repurpose what they find, take a picture of their creation and submit the photo to Parks and Recreation. Submissions will be on display at the library, and prizes will be awarded. The treasure hunt is ongoing, and themes for the boxes change each month. (Sign up at flower-mound.com/list.aspx for Art and Cultural Events updates.) “At the end of the day, we are all working toward the same goal of making Flower Mound the best it can be,” says Flower Mound Mayor Steve Dixon. “We consistently make the ‘best places to live’ and ‘safest city’ lists for a reason. Our town staff work hard to keep Flower Mound running and serve our residents.”
The Lakeside DFW area is a mixed-use development packed with upscale restaurants, retail shops and a Moviehouse & Eatery. It sits along Lake Grapevine’s shores and has walking trails for hiking and fishing.
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