Frisco's Play For All sensory kits, with noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, fidget tools and verbal cue cards, plus weighted lap pads, to borrow at four City front desks, and picture social narratives for the Frisco Discovery Center, Frisco Heritage Center, Frisco Athletic Center and The Grove.
Sensory supports. Sensory kits, lap pads and social narratives.
Hours
Frisco Discovery Center: Tuesday to Friday 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday noon to 5 pm, closed Monday; closed November 26. Partner museums inside may keep different hours. Frisco Heritage Center: Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am (Saturday possibly from 9 am), closing at 4 or 5 pm, so call 972-292-5665 before you go; closed Sunday and Monday and November 26 to 28. Frisco Athletic Center fitness floor and courts: Monday to Friday 5 am to 9 pm, Saturday 6:30 am to 6 pm, Sunday 8:30 am to 6 pm.
Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 N. Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034; Frisco Heritage Center, 6455 Page Street, Frisco, TX 75034; Frisco Athletic Center, 5828 Nancy Jane Lane, Frisco, TX 75035
“Recreation spaces can feel too loud, bright, and busy for some guests. To increase accessibility, Play for All Sensory Kits and weighted lap pads are available to borrow at the front desk of the Frisco Athletic Center, The Grove at Frisco Commons, Frisco Discovery Center, and Frisco Heritage Center.”
“Each kit includes noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and other tools to support guests in sensory-friendly Play!”
“Our social narratives can help prepare you for a visit to Play Frisco recreation centers and museums.”
Kits are checked out first come, first served. Return the kit to staff at the desk at the end of your visit.
At the Discovery Center, the Quiet Space is in the Black Box Theater Foyer, through the Black Box Theater doors, and staff can help you find it. TrainTopia also has a bench for a break.
Quiet Space signs point to less busy areas. At the Athletic Center, The Grove and the Heritage Center, a headphone symbol on signs marks areas that may be louder, and a sunglasses symbol marks lights that may be brighter.
At the Heritage Center, some exhibits may have flashing light or a strong smell, and exhibits change from visit to visit. The Grove at Frisco Commons is an active adult center for ages 50 and up.
Black Box Theater, Frisco Discovery Center (may get suddenly loud or have flashing lights)not stated
Heritage Theater, Frisco Heritage Center (second floor) (may get suddenly loud)not stated
Basketball gyms, Frisco Athletic Center (can be busy and loud with basketballs bouncing, plus cheering and noise from programs on the green court)not stated
Fitness Floor, Frisco Athletic Center (bright lights and noise from music, machines, weights and classes)not stated
Quieter, in the City's words
Quiet Space in the Black Box Theater Foyer, Frisco Discovery Center (through the Black Box Theater doors)quiet zone
Quiet spaces by the back door on the first floor and by Steam Station on the second floor, Frisco Heritage Centerquiet zone
Quiet Room inside the Family Changing Area, Frisco Athletic Centerquiet zone
Private Quiet Space inside the Consult Room, The Grove at Frisco Commonsquiet zone
Discovery Center partner museums: at Sci-Tech Discovery Center, buy general admission at the Explore-Store, on the right inside the Sci-Tech doors. At the National Videogame Museum, follow the signs to general admission. At TrainTopia, more than 2,500 feet of G-scale model trains, buy tickets at the front desk. Contact each museum directly for its hours. Discovery Center: 972-292-6601.
Frisco Heritage Center is a historical park with the Frisco Heritage Museum, historic buildings, a steam locomotive and a wooden caboose. Upstairs are more exhibits, the Heritage Theater and Steam Station, reached by elevator or stairs. Heritage Center: 972-292-5665.
Frisco Athletic Center: at the front desk you scan a membership key tag or buy a day pass, and you can get a sensory kit at the Front Desk or the Fitness Desk. The Indoor Aquatic Center is open year-round and has life jackets to borrow. Play Depot is for children 8 weeks to 11 years old. Kids 12 to 14 need their adult with them on the Fitness Floor. If you need help or a quiet area there, ask the Fitness Floor staff.
Sensory Swim Days: the Frisco Water Park opens early with a limited capacity of 250 guests and no background music, with saddles for Lazy River tubes and sensory kits. The water park is closed for the season and opens for Summer 2027 on Saturday, May 22, 2027. Tickets go through the City's Sensory-Friendly Events booking calendar, which has no events listed yet.
Programs: if anyone in your family needs accommodations to join a program or use a Parks and Recreation facility, the City invites you to call 972-292-6600 before registering to talk it through. For other accommodations or materials in another format, contact the City's ADA Coordinator, Ben Brezina, at (972) 292-5103 or BBrezina@friscotexas.gov at least five days before the event, or use the City's online request form.
