McKinney Texas Parks and Recreation

Advertising Info

Nora Haney Park in Stonebridge Ranch

McKinney Parks and Recreation offers city facilities for rental for your next special function. Park Pavillions can be reserved at Towne Lake Park, Finch Park and Erwin Park by contacting the Community Center at 542-0046. Old Settler's Park pavilions can be reserved at the Recreation Center on site at 542-5014. The McKinney High School Pool can also be reserved for private parties and the new inflatable slide is included at no extra charge.  McKinney Golf Courses

McKinney boasts a wide variety of parks and recreation facilities and activities for all ages and interests including:

Towne Lake Recreation Area and Wilson Creek Softball Complex - 1401 Wilson Creek Parkway

• McKinney's premier park area. Park amenities include a 22 acre lake, lighted hike/bike trails, two picnic pavilions, restroom/concession services, playground, two sand volleyball courts, nine lighted horseshoe courts, parking areas, fishing pier, paddleboat rentals, six lighted recreation softball/baseball fields; barrier free handicap accessible. (108 Acres)

A view across Towne Lake

Al Ruschhaupt Soccer Complex at Wilson Creek
Disc Golf Course - 1986 Park View Drive

• Recognized as one of the highest-quality soccer complexes in the state of Texas. Facility includes six irrigated fields (2 lighted), restroom/concession services and a 276-car parking area. Phase II, scheduled for 1997, will provide five additional soccer fields, lighted in-line hockey facility, restroom/concession services, picnic and playground areas and parking area. (94 acres)

• The Disc Golf Course offers 10 holes of challenging disc golf with convenient parking at the Wilson Creek Soccer Complex. Free play to the public. Professional quality discs are for sale at the McKinney Community Center. (18 acres)

Wilson Creek Softball Complex

Horseshoe Pits at Towne Lake

North Park - 1701 N. McDonald Street

• Provides two lighted ball fields, one restroom/concession facility, playground and parking areas. Juanita Maxfield Outdoor Swimming Pool is also located at North Park and features zero depth play area, diving, bath house and concessions. Season: June through 1st weekend in August. Available for party rentals. (15 acres)

Oak Hollow Municipal Golf Course - 3005 N. McDonald Street

• 18 hole, par 70, features full service clubhouse, driving range, practice green, wide fairways along creek and pond areas. Open year round, seven days per week.

Wattley Park - 912 Charleston

• Offers playground, picnic pavilion, multi-purpose court, softball practice field and parking area. (6.8 acres)

McKinney High School Natatorium 1400 Wilson Creek Parkway The Parks and Recreation department offers various aquatic lessons, aquacize, scuba, public and lap swim year round.

Central Park - 105 W. Hunt Street

• In downtown McKinney, features a gazebo, floral areas featuring varieties of native Texas flowers, shrubs and plants. (1/2 acre)

McKinney Community Center and Nature Trail - 2001 S. Central Expressway

• Offers a wide range of recreational and sports activities. This 22,000 square foot facility offers a wide variety of classes such as dance, pottery and music for all age groups. Facility includes meeting rooms, programming rooms with kitchen facilities, game room, crafts room, Weight/Fitness Club, full service gymnasium, two racquetball courts, video games, shower and locker facilities, basketball, volleyball, adult softball and flag football leagues. Reservations for a room or the entire Center are available during non-operational hours for meetings or special occasions. The Center overlooks a beautiful, wooded area southwest of Towne Lake and is connected to the Wilson Creek hike and bike trail system and Wilson Creek Nature Trail.  (82.3 acres)

• Weight and Fitness Center - located at the McKinney Community Center, the club consists of eight single-station Universal weight machines, two Life-Fitness treadmills, a recumbent bike, stairstepper and free-weight dumbbells. Boasts convenient hours, quality new equipment, low prices, locker and shower facilities and a great atmosphere. Hours: Monday thru Thursday 6:15 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 6:15 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Old Settlers' Park and Recreation Center - 1201 E. Louisiana

• Formerly Picnic Park, this facility was completely redeveloped in 1996 and features a barrier-free playground, two picnic pavilions, hike/bike trail, native plant area, basketball court, parking and picnic areas. The Center is a 10,000 square foot multi-purpose facility with activity rooms, game room, gym with hardwood floor and a unique 8000 square foot covered sports pavilion. A diverse range of recreational and educational programs are offered for all ages. Open six days a week.  (39.3 acres)

Mouzon Ball Fields at Old Settlers' Park - 1307 E. Greenville

• Includes three lighted baseball fields, parking, and concession/restroom facility.

Murphy Park - 1601 N. Josephine

• Features a new playground, picnic shelter, walkways, landscaping and irrigated turf area. (1 acre)

Finch Park - 301 W. Standifer

• One of McKinney's oldest community parks (dedicated in 1910), features two large picnic pavilions, restrooms, two lighted tennis courts, basketball court, large playground and shaded picnic areas ideal for large family gatherings. (32.4 acres)

Community Park - 212 McMakin Street

• Offers playground facilities, basketball court, unlighted softball field for easy access to surrounding neighborhood. (3.2 acres)

Fitzhugh Park - 700 Fitzhugh

• A small neighborhood park featuring a new basketball court, playground, picnic areas and parking. (1.2 acres)

Erwin Park - 4300 CR 1006

• Located in northwest McKinney, is ideal for family reunions, youth camp outs and company picnics. Features natural wooded areas with trails and fishing area, three picnic pavilions with restrooms, playground and lots of beautiful open space. (212 acres)

Valley Creek Park - 2750 Valley Creek Trail

• McKinney's first joint school/park site is located next to Valley Creek Elementary School and features an irrigated soccer field, two practice softball fields, trails, playground and picnic pavilion. (5 acres)

Falcon Creek Park - 301 Peregrine Drive

• Constructed in 1996, offers families a multi-purpose neighborhood park with picnic pavilion and areas overlooking small lake with hike/bike trails, two playgrounds, multi-purpose court, two irrigated soccer fields, one softball field and parking. (11.6 acres)

Eldorado Heights Park - 4900 Highlands Drive

• Completed in 1996, located along Cottonwood Creek, features a barrier-free playground, picnic pavilion, multi-purpose court, parking area, irrigated ball fields and hike/bike trails. (6.9 acres)

W. B. Finey Park
6350 Glen Oaks Drive

• Adjacent to Glen Oaks Elementary School,
  features two soccer practice fields, two
  playgrounds, one multi-purpose court and
  room for future expansion. (13.3 acres)

• Home to the Annual Stonebridge Ranch
  Easter Egg Hunt, and semi-annual
  community garage sale.

Tennis Courts

• The City of McKinney offers lighted tennis courts at two locations. There are four courts, open to the public in the evenings, behind McKinney High School. Lights can be activated free of charge, in the evenings (until 11 p.m.). Finch Park offers two lighted courts for public play. Tennis courts are on a first-come, first-served basis for public play. Court preference goes to scheduled leagues and school district play. Tennis leagues are offered through the Parks and Recreation Department.

Aquatic Facilities

• The McKinney Parks and Recreation department operates two aquatic facilities: Jaunita Maxfield Swim center, an outdoor pool at North Park, open June - August, and the Natatorium, an indoor pool, at McKinney High School which is open year-round to the public. Aquatic programs include a Red Cross "Learn to Swim", lap swim, public and family swim, scuba, water aerobics, diving and M.A.S.T. and Sea Lions Swim Teams. Private pool rentals are available by reservation for any size group.

Facility Reservations

• Reservations for picnic pavilion rental and overnight camping are made at the McKinney Community Center (2001 S. Central Expressway). Weekend pavilion reservations are taken up to six months in advance. Picnic pavilions are rented in 5 hour increments per day: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pavilions, during the weekdays, are on a first-come, first-served basis. Camping reservations, available at Erwin Park only, are also made at the McKinney Community Center. Camp fires are allowed in designated fire rings only, with proof of fire permit.

Youth Sports

• The Youth Baseball, Girls Softball and Soccer Programs are administered by local Parent Associations. The Baseball and Soccer Associations offer two seasons per year, Spring and Fall. Girls Youth Softball offers one season per year and begins around the end of May. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department for the association contact. The Parks and Recreation Department offers Youth Basketball, In-line Hockey, and 5th/6th Grade Tackle Football.

Parks and Recreation
Administrative Number
972-547-7699 x 7480

Sunset at Towne Lake