Take Care of Your Plano Parks

Plano’s parks and nature preserves are popular venues for taking wedding, family, graduation and other memorable photos — and why wouldn’t they be? People love taking professional photos in our parks. However, generating trash, littering and blocking designated trails destroys our picturesque landscape and violates the posted park rules.

Environmental stewardship means responsibly using and managing the land and resources so they can be enjoyed now and in the future. For our parks to remain healthy and thriving, it is important to be good stewards every visit. Please remember proper photography etiquette in our parks by keeping trails free of equipment bags, stands, props and most of all litter.  

Be a proactive steward of Plano’s parks and nature preserves:  

• Properly dispose of litter  
• Deposit pet waste in trash cans  
• Do not disturb plants, animals or any part of the environment  
• Stay on trails clearly designated for you  

Preserve our nature preserves and parks. If you carry it in, carry it out! 

Find a Plano park or nature preserve. 

Apply for Help with Home Repairs

Do you have minor home repairs you’ve been putting off or that just occurred? You may be eligible to apply for Emergency Repair Assistance. Examples of repairs include replacement of inoperable air conditioning/heating equipment and hot water heaters.

Minimum eligibility criteria include:

• Homeowner-occupied Plano residency
• Meet income thresholds
• Maximum county tax appraised value of home $478,975

Note: other qualification criteria apply

For more information and to apply, call 972-208-8150 and ask for a housing rehabilitation coordinator. 

Avoid Closures on Jupiter Road and Parkwood Boulevard

*Weather permitting*

Jupiter Road - Just south of Spring Creek Parkway 

Wednesday-Thursday, May 8-16

Jupiter Road will be open cut to install wastewater lines. 

• Northbound traffic shifts to the two inside lanes just south of Bill Crawford Circle. All lanes return to normal at the intersection.

• Southbound traffic reduces to a single inside lane, beginning north of the Spring Creek Parkway intersection. Southbound east- and westbound turn lanes remain open. The area north of the intersection should only be impacted for a short period.

• Spring Creek Parkway traffic should not be affected much. However, signal timing will be adjusted.

Consider an alternate route to avoid delays.

Parkwood Boulevard - Plano Parkway to West Park Boulevard

9 am-4 pm

• Wednesday-Thursday, May 16-17 - No southbound traffic

• Monday-Tuesday, May 20-21 - No northbound traffic

This project is the installation of an asphalt overlay. For alternate routes, consider Mira Vista Boulevard or the Dallas North Tollway service (frontage) roads.

Visit the Community Investment Program Map.

Sprinkler Spruce Up Fair

Saturday, May 11

9 am-noon

Environmental Education Center

4116 W. Plano Pkwy.

Join Live Green in Plano and local licensed irrigation professionals for an interactive learning opportunity. Rotate through themed stations and learn how to identify irrigation components, program your controller, make simple repairs and more. Leave with free tools (while supplies last).

Save your spot!

Water Safety Fair 

Saturday, May 11

9:30 am-12:30 pm

Plano Aquatic Center

2301 Westside Dr.

Join fun and interactive activities to prepare you and your family for safe aquatic outings this summer.

Learn more about the Water Safety Fair.

City Council Meeting

Monday, May 13

7 pm regular session

Davis Library

7501-B Independence Pkwy.

Register online to speak by 4 pm the day of the meeting. NO onsite registration.

If speaking on Zoom, register via the Zoom link provided in your confirmation email. Cameras must be on while providing comments. If streaming the meeting, other than via Zoom, mute the broadcast to prevent feedback.

Watch the meeting on PlanoTV.org, YouTube or Facebook.

Summer Sports Leagues

Register by Wednesday, May 8

Time is running out to sign up for a summer adult sports league. Get fit, make new friends or learn a new skill. Options include:

• Kickball

• Slow-Pitch Softball (Non-Playoffs)

• Slow-Pitch Softball (Playoffs)

• Women's 5v5v5 Softball

• Soccer

Bookmark the Sports League page for rules and future sessions.

Annual Peace Officers Memorial Service

Thursday, May 16

11 am

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church

920 14th St.

Honor Texas peace officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their communities this past year.

Come in person or watch it live on Facebook, YouTube  or PlanoTV.org.

Featured Job

Engineering Manager - Community Investment Projects

$57-$82 per hour

Manages staff in the design, review, construction coordination and inspection of Community Investment projects. Responds to and resolves citizen and staff inquiries, concerns and complaints in a timely and effective manner.

May represent the director of Engineering at City Council meetings. Prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence. Membership to professional organizations provided. Ability to work remotely up to two days a week after probation period.

Apply today at Plano.gov/Jobs!

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