The Centre at Preston Ridge: The Local's Guide
Stonebriar gets the fame, but locals run half their errands at The Centre at Preston Ridge. This open-air power center at Preston Road and Gaylord Parkway packs Target, off-price fashion, and big-box staples into one stop. Here is how it works and when to go.
- Address
- 8400 Gaylord Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034
- Type
- Open-air power center
- Size
- Roughly 908,000 square feet
- Stores
- More than 115 stores and restaurants
- Anchor tenants
- Target, Macy's Backstage, DSW, Old Navy
- Corner
- Preston Road at Gaylord Parkway, north of Hwy 121
What kind of shopping center this is
The Centre at Preston Ridge is a power center, not a mall. Big-box and mid-size stores line a series of open-air buildings, and you park near whichever section you need. That layout makes it the errand destination: grab Target, hit an off-price store, return something at a second shop, and get out in 45 minutes. Try that at an indoor mall on a Saturday.
The tenant mix leans practical. Apparel and shoes run through stores like Old Navy and DSW, Macy's Backstage covers off-price department store goods in the space that once held GattiTown, and Target anchors the daily-needs traffic. Restaurants and fast-casual spots fill the pad sites along Preston Road and Gaylord Parkway.
The Shawnee Trail art
Look for the bronze sculptures and stone obelisks placed around the property. They depict scenes from the Shawnee Trail cattle drives that crossed this land in the 1800s, back when the route ran longhorns north through what is now Frisco. It is a quiet nod to the history under the parking lots.
Preston Ridge vs. Stonebriar: which one do you want?
They sit minutes apart and serve different trips. Preston Ridge wins on errands: parking at the door, big-box selection, off-price deals, in and out fast. Stonebriar Centre wins on browsing: department stores, national fashion brands, restaurants, a theater, and KidZania under one roof. Locals treat them as one shopping district and pick the side that matches the day's list.
Getting there
From Highway 121, exit Preston Road and head north; the center starts at the Gaylord Parkway corner. From the Dallas North Tollway, Gaylord Parkway runs straight to it. Traffic on Preston Road backs up at peak hours, so weekday mornings and weekday evenings after 7 pm are the smoothest windows.
Centre at Preston Ridge FAQ
What stores are at The Centre at Preston Ridge?
The center holds more than 115 stores and restaurants. Long-running tenants include Target, Macy's Backstage, DSW, and Old Navy, with the rest of the lineup covering apparel, electronics, home goods, beauty, and casual dining. Tenants rotate, so check the directory before a trip for one store.
Where is The Centre at Preston Ridge?
It sits at 8400 Gaylord Parkway in Frisco, at the corner of Preston Road and Gaylord Parkway, just north of Highway 121 and a short drive from Stonebriar Centre.
Is The Centre at Preston Ridge an indoor mall?
No. It is an open-air power center spread across roughly 908,000 square feet. You drive between sections and park near each store rather than walking one indoor concourse.
Is it "Centre" or "Center" at Preston Ridge?
The official name uses the British spelling: The Centre at Preston Ridge. Searches for "center at Preston Ridge" land at the same place.