DTX-PCL: Impact 10/14/2025

Plans for Parvin Park in downtown Prosper are moving forward following commission approval.

What happened: At their Oct. 7 meeting, Prosper Planning and Zoning commissioners approved two items tied to making improvements to Parvin Park.

The details: The existing 2.5-acre park is located at 401 E. Broadway St. Park improvements will include a small playground and picnic tables, in addition to the existing small pond and open green space. Commissioners approved a site plan and final plat for the park, which is expected to open before the end of the year, according to the town’s website.

One more thing: The downtown park is expected to cost $800,000, and a construction contract has not been awarded yet, according to Prosper’s capital improvement program website.

A new pediatric practice is opening soon in Celina.

What the offer: Kid Approved Pediatrics offers wellness checks, immunizations, sports injury evaluations, hearing and vision screenings and telehealth care, among others.

• 408 E. Pecan St., Celina

When Corey Hyden, along with his wife Kelsie Hyden and brother-in-law Richard Tregilgas, opened Free Play in Richardson in 2015—followed by a location in Denton in 2018—he expected the primary customer base to reflect people like himself. However, in the ensuing decade, he has been pleasantly surprised by the far-reaching demographic his arcade business attracts.

“I was 29 [years old] and a lawyer, so I assumed we're gonna target young professionals,” Hyden said. “I very quickly found out this is a place for everyone. Our primary core [demographic] is families and the going-out-at-night crowd.”

The setup: An entry fee of $12.89 per person allows customers to play over 95 arcade games and pinball machines, which are all set to free play. Guests under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Adult-only times are in effect after 9 p.m.

Looking to explore food opportunities beyond your community? Check out the following restaurant news from across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro, as previously reported by Community Impact. 

1. Grapevine: Daytrip Diner
The restaurant serves elevated diner food including breakfast items such as corned beef hash and eggs, chicken fried steak and eggs, pancakes, French toast, waffles and egg scrambles. For lunch, offerings include salads, sandwiches, sandwiches and cheeseburgers.

• Opened Sept. 29
• 1206 W. Northwest Highway, Grapevine

• Opened Oct. 5
• 5757 Main St., Frisco