Ahead of an April groundbreaking on Grand Park, Frisco officials approved nearly $22.4 million in funding for environmental cleanup at the nearby former Exide Technologies site.

What it means: Total costs for the cleanup project are now estimated at just over $62 million, per city documents. 

Some context: Grand Park, a planned 1,011-acre park along the Dallas North Tollway, will feature community gathering spaces, a pond, adventure play areas, sports facilities and a botanic garden with nature areas. Construction on Grand Park has been delayed due to environmental contamination at the Exide site, a former lead battery recycling plant that leaked hazardous chemicals into the soil and water, according to previous reporting.

What’s next?: Construction crews are set to break ground on the first phase of Grand Park in April, with a ceremony planned for the week of April 13, Play Frisco Director Shannon Coates said previously.

Bodybar Pilates is opening a new studio in the Frisco Lakes area this summer.

The details: Owners Greg and LeAnn Rowe are planning to open the new studio at the intersection of FM 423 and Stonebrook Parkway in late August. BODYBAR Pilates offers instructor-led Pilates classes with varying levels of intensities and workouts.

• 252 Stonebrook Parkway, Ste. 650, Frisco

The Dallas-Fort Worth area has a wide variety of St. Patrick’s Day events coming up on and before the main day. Here are some ways to celebrate the Irish holiday this year.

St. Paddy’s Day Celebration at Denton County Brewing Company
Head to the Denton County Brewing Company this weekend for live music and raffles throughout the day. Locals can also participate in its St. Paddy’s Day Pub Supper and Recovery Pub Run 5K.

• March 13-15, 17, times vary
• $65-85 for Pub Supper, free for Pub Run
• 200 E. McKinney St., Denton

• March 14, 1-10 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 2600 Lakeside Parkway, Ste. 100, Flower Mound

• March 14, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 130 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth