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Plano Breaks Ground on $5 Million Bruce Glasscock Park
The new 7-acre park will transform an underserved area with terraced lawns, trails, and a pavilion.
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
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The city of Plano, Texas is moving forward with plans to build a new $5 million, 7.11-acre park named after former city manager and police chief Bruce Glasscock. The park, located at the intersection of Legacy Drive and Communications Parkway, will feature terraced lawns, a pavilion, trails, seating, lighting, drinking fountains, and new landscaping and irrigation. The project has been in the works for over six years, with the city hosting community meetings in 2019 to finalize the master plan.
Why it matters
The new Bruce Glasscock Park will provide much-needed public green space and recreational amenities to an underserved area of Plano surrounded by corporate offices, apartments, and retail. The park is named after a longtime city leader who served as both police chief and city manager during his 29-year career.
The details
The $5 million Bruce Glasscock Park project will transform the 7.11-acre site at the intersection of Legacy Drive and Communications Parkway. Plans include terraced lawn areas, a pavilion, trails, seating, lighting, drinking fountains, and new landscaping and irrigation. The city will also remove dead trees and plant new ones as part of the project.
- The park is set to break ground on January 4, 2027.
- Construction is estimated to last approximately 9 months.
The players
Bruce Glasscock
Plano's former city manager and police chief who served the city for 29 years.
City of Plano
The local government overseeing the development of the new park.
What’s next
The city will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the park on January 4, 2027.
The takeaway
The new Bruce Glasscock Park represents Plano's commitment to providing public green spaces and recreational amenities to underserved areas of the city, while also honoring the legacy of a longtime municipal leader.
