UpTowne Frisco is a thriving community because of its location, diversity and quality of life. Frisco enjoys more than 250 days of sunshine each year in one of the country’s more diversified entertainment centers. Recreational opportunities abound, from professional soccer next door to some of the finest local golf courses, to multi-plex movie theaters and a variety of live entertainment.

Frisco has over 270-acres of developed park land in twenty-one park sites throughout the community that provide a variety of activities for the entire family. Soccer fields; baseball diamonds; basketball, tennis and volleyball courts; and playground equipment are available at several parks. Warren Sports complex just a few minutes north of Uptowne Frisco also offers an eight acre lake recently restocked with black bass and channel catfish.

Frisco is also home to perhaps the largest collection of contemporary Texas sculpture in the state. The Texas Sculpture Garden at Hall Office Park -- 37 pieces from some of the most gifted working Texas artists --anchors a collection of more than 100 indoor and outdoor works featuring artists from Africa to Australia.

Hike and bike trails are located in Oakbrook Park, Shawnee Trail, Preston Lakes Linear Park, Starwood Development Trail, and Warren Sports Complex just adjacent to Uptowne Frisco.

Frisco is fortunate to be home to the Frisco Community Theater. This local theatrical troupe presents drama, comedy, children’s theater, and musicals of well-known favorites and original productions. Frisco Community Theater is open to all that wish to perform, participate, or simply be entertained.

Minor league baseball and hockey came to Frisco in 2003. The Frisco Roughriders Baseball Team opened their home season April 2003 and are the 2004 Texas League Champions. The stadium is located at Dallas North Tollroad and Gaylord Parkway.

The Texas Tornado of the NAHL opened their 2003 season in the Dr Pepper/StarCenter September 19, 2003 and completed a dream season in which the Tornado won an amazing 48 regular season games, and an additional 7 games in the Texas Cup, 6 games in the Newmarket Junior A Showcase and 10 straight playoff games for a total of 71 wins on their way to the NAHL Championship, the Texas Tornado first National Championship.

FC Dallas (formerly the Dallas Burn) professional soccer team make their home in Frisco at Pizza Hut Park at the Frisco Soccer and Entertainment Center. Located on 117 acres next to UpTowne Frisco at the intersection of the Tollway and Main Street, the Frisco Soccer & Entertainment Center features two major components: a 20,000 seat, state of the art pro stadium immediately adjacent to a sports park with 17 tournament quality sports/soccer fields. The Complex will be in use over 300 days per year, showcasing a wide variety of concerts and international programming just next to Uptowne Frisco.