There’s a reason it’s known as Sports City USA: It’s home to five major stadiums, the National Soccer Hall of Fame and headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys and the PGA. Plus, where else could you float in a lazy river while taking a ball game?
But Frisco is so much more. The city boasts more than 50 parks and green spaces, hiking and biking trails, unique museums and great schools. Consistently ranked as a “best place to live,” it’s no wonder tens of thousands of families have flocked to Frisco over the last few decades.
NEARBY:
Frisco is bordered by Prosper, McKinney, Allen, Plano, The Colony, Little Elm and Carrollton
Frisco Fast Facts
POPULATION
225,007
2023 U.S. Census
REAL ESTATE
$713,000
Median listing price, realtor.com
Neighborhood Gems
Frisco Moms Care: A nonprofit women’s group that helps local families in need with financial assistance, clothing, household items, meals and more. fmcares.org
La Leche League of Collin County: Find support, share experiences and have questions answered by an accredited LLL leader at these monthly meetings. lllflorida.com/collin
MomCo Frisco: This faith-based group for moms of preschoolers and younger meets twice monthly for the community. MomCo 2.0, for moms of school-age kids, meets twice monthly too. friscofirst.church/momcofrisco
New Mom’s Group: A Bible study group connecting first-time moms navigating parenthood with babies up to six months old. hopefellowship.churchcenter.com
Plano Area Moms of Multiples: Serving greater Frisco, this group provides support, education and community for moms with multiples. pamom.org
St. Francis Moms’ Ministry: This Catholic-based group welcomes women in all stages of motherhood, hosting monthly meetings, moms’ night out, service projects and playdates. stfrancismoms.com
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Frisco Fresh Market: Open weekends rain or shine, this Main Street Market offers farm-fresh produce, artisanal goods, handmade crafts and more. Check the calendar for live music, family events and demonstrations. friscofreshmarket.com
Frisco Rotary Farmers Market: Come every Saturday for fresh produce, pastured meat and eggs and enjoy all the fun at Kaleidoscope Park. friscorotaryfarmersmarket.com
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Kaleidoscope Park: With dynamic public art, a playground and splash pad, dog park, free performances, and family-friendly festival and events, this new green space truly offers something for everyone. kaleidoscopepark.org
Museum of the American Railroad: Train fans will delight in touring real life-sized trains and miniature trains too and checking out artifacts from railroad history. historictrains.org
National Videogame Museum: Explore everything from old school arcade games to cutting-edge virtual reality and play games from various points in history at the Head to Head Wall. nvmusa.org
Sci-Tech Discovery Center: Here you can explore science, math and technology with hands-on experiences including a maker studio, building challenges and more. mindstretchingfun.org
Texas Sculpture Garden: This collection of contemporary sculptures spans four acres in HALL Park and are free and open to the public year-round. With lush landscaping, lakes and fountains it’s a great spot to let kids run. texassculpturegarden.org
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KidZania: A city made just for kids—and run by kids—it’s complete with paved streets, buildings and vehicles, where kids can role play over 100 different professions earn kidZos, play money they can spend, save or donate. dallas.kidzaniausa.com
PeeknPlay: Enter this kid-sized play town, tailored to littles 0–8. Let kiddos explore the miniature village or climb to the top of a magical treehouse and then slide into a pit of colorful balls. peeknplayarea.com
Play Street Museum: This interactive indoor play area is designed with imaginative play in mind. Suited for children 8 and under, here pretend play opportunities abound in the Town Square. frisco.playstreetmuseum.com
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Property Tax Rate
(per $100 accessed value)
Collin County / Frisco ISD: 1.71%
Collin County / Prosper ISD: 1.91%
Denton County / Frisco ISD: 1.67%
Denton County / Lewisville ISD: 1.73%
Denton County / Little Elm ISD: 1.83%
Property tax rates may vary slightly depending on location and taxing entities.
Child Care Centers & Preschools in Frisco
Frisco Schools
Public School Districts
Frisco Independent School District
• 67,000+ students
• 43 elementary schools, 1 intermediate school, 18 middle schools, 12 high schools, 3 special programs schools
• TEA rating: A
Prosper Independent School District
• 24,890+ students
• 18 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 3 high schools
• TEA rating: A
Lewisville Independent School District
• 48,900+ students
• 39 elementary schools, 15 middle schools, 5 high schools, 5 ninth and 10th grade campuses, 6 specialized campuses
• TEA rating: B
Little Elm Independent School District
• 8,200+ students
• 1 early childhood learning center, 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, 1 alternative learning center
• TEA rating: C
Learn more about the Texas Education Agency’s accountability rating system at tea.texas.gov.
Mom-Approved Pediatricians in Frisco
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Top Family Neighborhoods
Mom and realtor with Epique Realty, Courtney Jay Slater shares her three favorite areas for families, each offering a blend of amenities, safety, and community.
Silver Leaf Estates
This new, family-friendly community combines luxury, convenience and comfort. Perfectly situated near fantastic shopping and easy access to top-rated schools and surrounded by community parks, Stewart Creek, and Frisco’s extensive trail system, making it perfect for outdoor activities. Learn more at realtor.com.
The Grove
This 735-acre community in the heart of Frisco is designed with families in mind. Amenities include a central hub with a bakery, café and fitness center, a spacious event lawn, along with two resort-style pools, a children’s splash pad and hiking trails. Learn more at realtor.com.
The Fields
There are plenty of opportunities for family fun at this master planned community, featuring two pools, pickleball courts, tennis courts and a children’s splash pad. An upcoming village center will feature shops, dining and entertainment are all within walking distance. Learn more at realtor.com.
Frisco Mom Life
Why Johanna McDaniel Calls Frisco Home
Meet Johanna, a 37-year-old mom of three and founder of Frisco Women, a social group for friendship and community among local women. A native North Texan, she moved to Frisco in 2020 to be closer to family.
“I absolutely love the sense of community here.”
“From the amazing resources and endless opportunities to the fun, family-friendly events and entertainment, there’s so much to enjoy. We were especially thrilled when the new library opened—my kids were over the moon about the T. rex!”
Johanna’s Frisco Faves
Family Outing
“We love heading to La Finca on a weekday morning (one of the perks of homeschooling!) to enjoy breakfast together. We order burritos, migas, and lattes—seriously the best in DFW—and just hang out. It’s relaxed, unhurried, and always feels like a little treat for our family.”
Playtime
“Our favorite playground is McCord Park on the west border of Frisco. I love the location, the multiple playgrounds to choose from, proximity to the lake, nature trails, the huge splash pad and convenient parking.”
Kid-Friendly Restaurant
“Our family favorite is Bavette Grill. The owners, staff, location, ambiance, pricing and quality are 5 stars for us every single time. Our favorite dishes are the Bavette Burger and steak tips and mac. My favorite cocktail is their Kiss From A Rose, and their cucumber mint mocktail is the best.”
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Family-Friendly Events In & Around Frisco
Eggtastic Easter
Little Elm Park
Spring Fling Eggstravaganza
Grandscape
Easter Egg Hunt
Kaleidoscope Park
Chamberlain Ballet’s Peter & The Wolf & Sleeping Beauty
Frisco Discovery Center
Chamberlain Ballet’s Peter & The Wolf & Sleeping Beauty
Robinson Fine Arts Center
Safety Saturdays
Frisco Fire Safety Town
Melon Dash 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Little Elm Park
Find more family fun events every day of the week at dfwchild.com/calendar.