Plans Advance for New Frisco Police Shooting Range and Training Facility

Frisco

July 10, 2025 Maverick Tax Guardians

The City of Frisco is taking the next step toward constructing a new police shooting range and training facility, following the Frisco City Council’s July 2 approval of an agreement that allows design and engineering work to begin.

The facility will be built on a 22.5-acre site near Rockhill Parkway and FM 423, a location chosen for its accessibility and distance from residential areas. City officials say the new range is essential to meet the growing needs of the Frisco Police Department, especially as the city’s population continues to rise.

🔹 Why a New Range Is Needed

Currently, Frisco police officers use an outdoor range in McKinney or partner with other cities for training time—an arrangement that has become increasingly difficult to manage.

City documents describe the future site as a comprehensive law enforcement training center that would provide:

A modern shooting range for firearms qualification and practice
Classroom spaces for instruction and officer development
Training grounds for real-world tactical scenarios
Enhanced safety features and noise reduction designs

Officials say the facility will help ensure that officers have consistent access to high-quality training close to home, which is vital for both readiness and public safety.

🔹 Design Phase in Progress

The approved $1.3 million contract with BRW Architects allows design work to begin immediately. The planning phase will include:

Site layout and infrastructure design
Sound mitigation studies
Environmental assessments
Public safety considerations

City leaders emphasized that the design will focus on minimizing noise for surrounding areas and ensuring that safety remains a top priority.

🔹 What’s Next?

While no firm construction timeline has been set, the city expects to present a completed design in the coming months. Once plans are finalized and approved, construction will move forward based on available funding and permitting.

As Frisco continues to grow, this facility is seen as a necessary investment to maintain high standards of officer training, safety, and public service.

Source
This news article is based on information from
Community Impact-“Plans for new Frisco Police shooting range move forward”( July 8, 2025).Retrieved from:https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/frisco/government/2025/07/08/plans-for-new-frisco-police-shooting-range-move-forward/