Frisco's neighborhood hoopers will have to find an alternate playground for a bit, as the city has scheduled some sprucing up for local basketball courts. Starting tomorrow, the courts at five parks will be temporarily benched for maintenance, including a much-needed resurfacing. City officials are promising a snappy turnaround, with each spot being out of commission for about four days. And while you can't shoot hoops, parks themselves are staying open for all your other recreational vices.
For those keen on specifics, the City of Frisco has laid out a schedule. Limestone Quarry Park and Stephen's Green Park will see their courts close from Monday to Thursday. Coming in hot, with weights being lifted soon after, Foncine Settlement Park and Vivian Stark McCullum Park are up next from August 16 to August 21. Finally, J.C. Grant Park's court will have a time-out from August 22 to 27.
Resurfacing a basketball court isn't just about aesthetics, it also means a safer and more enjoyable experience for the community ballers. The city hasn’t dropped details on the type of surface that will be laid down, but it's a safe bet that it’ll be a welcome upgrade. Think less knee scrapes and more smooth layups. And as summer winds down, the timing couldn't be better to debut gussied-up courts for fall pick-up games.
"We apologize for any inconvenience," the City of Frisco announced. "We hope you can check out the refinished courts soon and enjoy the improved play!" Maintenance is always a drag when it's happening but think of that first step onto the fresh pavement, just begging for a bounce.
