Celina City Council allocated $11.9 million for stream reconstruction at Ousley Park, plus $2.9 million for design services related to the park.

The gist: The park was created to be “an impactful downtown, urban park… that preserves [Celina’s] heritage and incorporates the unique history of the area,” according to city documents.

Zooming out: The spending is part of a five-year infrastructure plan that council approved March 10. The plan allocates $16.7 million for Ousley Park construction in 2026, and another $8 million is planned for 2027.

The Little Gym is opening this spring in Prosper, according to a company representative.

Zooming in: Construction began in November, and the gym is projected to open in late April or early May, according to the representative. The franchise offers gymnastics classes designed for children of varying ages and abilities, including parent-participation options. Additionally, the facility also hosts birthday parties and special events.

• 1200 S. Coit Road, Prosper

TOCA Social, a European interactive soccer-themed entertainment destination, recently opened its first American location at Grandscape in The Colony.

The gist: The venue has 20 playing boxes, which are semi-private spaces where guests can play games, eat and drink. Each space has an interactive digital screen with five soccer ball-oriented game options.

Quote of note: “You take turns [going] on to the playing area. It’s kind of like bowling, you're competing against each other in a fun and lighthearted way,” TOCA Social President Alex Harman, said. “If you can propel a ball forward, you can play."  

• 5652 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony

Stay informed on road projects happening around Dallas-Fort Worth, including highway projects in Denton County and construction on Eldorado Parkway in McKinney. 

Plano bridge repairs 
Project: Repairs to 29 bridges in Plano will address the surface of the bridges, including the deck and railings, as well as possible damage to structures underneath the bridges from wear and erosion.
Update: Work on the first bridge to be repaired, Custer Road at Spring Creek, began March 2.

• Timeline: work anticipated to be completed by spring 2027
• Cost: $4.2 million
• Funding source: city of Plano

• Timeline: TBD
• Cost: $260.7 million
• Funding source: TxDOT