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Frisco Junior Ranger Program

Explore Frisco's natural areas and become a Junior Ranger!

Do you have a child at least 5 years of age? Take them on an adventure this summer by participating in the Frisco Junior Ranger Program! When your kid completes the free activity book and returns it to our office, they can earn an official Junior Ranger Badge!

Download the FREE Jr. Ranger Handbook at PlayFrisco.org/JuniorRanger.

Explore Nature Around You

Take your nature knowledge up a notch with Seek by iNaturalist! Use the power of image recognition technology to identify the plants and animals all around you. Earn badges for seeing different types of birds, amphibians, plants, and fungi and participate in monthly observation challenges!

Download the Seek app and start exploring the outdoors today!

Nature Programs

Did you know Play Frisco has a team of full-time educators on staff to host fun events for our residents? From nature programs to WaterWise workshops, we'll even act as guest speakers for schools, scouts, and HOAs! To learn more and request a program, visit PlayFrisco.org/NaturalResources

GO FISH!

Frisco has nine places where you can cast a line. Go out in nature, relax, and get angling!

• Frisco Commons Park

Northeast Community Park

Warren Sports Complex Pond

• Teel Pond

• Boyd Park

• Frisco Athletic Center Pond

• Harold Bacchus Community Park

• Cottonwood Creek Greenbelt

• Iron Horse Trail

Remember: anglers 17 and older must have a fishing license to fish in our public ponds.

PlayFrisco.org/Fishing

TAKE A HIKE!

Spending time in nature is good for you! Hiking in a green space promotes: Less anxiety and stress

Relaxation and mindfulness

• Boosted feelings of well-being

• Improved mood and attention

• Connections with nature

Featured Natural Area: Ironhorse Trail

Find

Beaver’s Bend Park 5011 Legacy Drive

Frisco Commons Park 8000 McKinney Road

Cottonwood Creek Greenbelt 3925 Bear Creek Lane

Limestone Quarry Park / Taychas Trail 6300 Maltby Drive

J.C. Grant Park / Caddo Trail 8220 Wade Boulevard

Northwest Community Park 1525 Gloryview Road

Freedom Meadow at Warren Sports Complex 7599 Eldorado Parkway

These are some of the coolest spots to explore nature in Frisco!

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