The future of Firefly Park is officially underway.

On May 28, community leaders, partners, residents, and stakeholders gathered to celebrate the official groundbreaking of Firefly Park, a 217-acre urban village that will redefine how people live, work, play, and connect in Frisco.

As construction moves forward, Firefly Park's first phase will begin bringing that vision to life.

Designed as a complete ecosystem, Firefly Park is intentionally planned to be equal parts retail destination, residential community, and activated public space. Each component is designed to reinforce the others, creating consistent daily activity, meaningful community connections, and a place that remains relevant and vibrant for years to come.

Phase I will deliver:

Approximately 120,000 square feet of waterfront retail and 170,000 SF Office Building
18 story high-rise and a 5-story mid-rise offering a combined 420 residences
A 45-acre central park that will serve as the heart of the development

The next major milestone for the project will be the groundbreaking of Firefly Park's 170,000-square-foot office building in September 2026, with delivery anticipated in Q1 2028.

As Wilks Development CEO Kyle Wilks shared during the groundbreaking celebration:

"The goal was always to create a place where people genuinely want to spend time—whether they live here, work here, or are visiting for the day."

That vision was reflected throughout the event, where one word emerged again and again from speakers and attendees alike: partnership.

Because at its core, Firefly Park is built on partnership — with the City of Frisco, community organizations, local businesses, residents, and the many individuals who have helped shape this project from concept to construction.

We are grateful to everyone who joined us for this milestone occasion, including our project partners, and the countless supporters who have championed Firefly Park along the way.

A special thank you to those who shared remarks during the ceremony:

Ryan Gebhart, Chair of the Board, Frisco Chamber of Commerce
Jeff Cheney, Mayor of Frisco
Mike Barber, Vice Chair of the Board, Frisco Economic Development Corporation
Kyle Wilks, CEO, Wilks Development

During his remarks, Wilks emphasized that Firefly Park is about more than development metrics or square footage. It is about creating a place where memories are made — where families gather, entrepreneurs build businesses, neighbors connect, and visitors return time and time again.

"When you come visit Firefly Park, if you choose to visit here, work here or live here, we want you to just say these simple words: I love this place."

There are countless individuals and organizations who have helped make this milestone possible, and this groundbreaking is only the beginning of our opportunity to thank them.

As construction continues and new milestones are reached, we look forward to continuing our partnership with the City of Frisco and the community as we bring Firefly Park to life.

Here's to building a place people love.