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)

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)

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: Memorial day weekend thru Labor Day. Available for party rentals. (15 acres)

Wattley Park - 912 Charleston

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

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)

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

• McKinney Parks and Recreation Department operates four Aquatic Facilities. They are: 

  Juanita Maxfield Pool - 1701 North McDonald - 972-542-9718

  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Floating amenities
  • Swim Lessons
  • Public Swim
  • Family Swim
  • Current Weather Conditions

  Operational Hours:
  Monday -Saturday 1-5 p.m.
  Sunday - 1-6 p.m. 

  Old Settler's Aquatic Center -1101 E. Louisiana St. - 972-542-2516

  • Shallow water leisure pool
  • Open flume slide
  • Floor bubblers and Lemon Drop Sprayers
  • Tea Cup
  • Cascading Water Fall
  • Current Weather Conditions

  Operational Hours:

  Monday -Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  Friday- 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - General Public; 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Family Swim
  Saturday- 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  Sunday- Noon - 6 p.m.

  Private Party Pool Rentals and Party Pavilion rentals call 972-547-7494 for details and pricing.

  Finch Park Splash Pad - 301 W. Standifer

  • 1500 Square Foot Splash Pad Area 
  • Spraying Arches
  • Timed Shooting Water Spout
  • Free

  Operational Hours - Daily from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., using a self operated button.

   Senior Pool

  1400 South College

  972-547-7497

  • Indoor heated pool
  • Open year round
  • Water Exercise Classes
  • Lap Swim
  • Swim Lessons

  Operational Hours change according to season. Currently are:

  Lap swim and Water Walking (must be 16 years of age or older)

  Monday – Friday: 6:30 – 9 a.m.
  Monday – Thursday: 8 – 9 p.m.
  Saturday: 9 a.m. – noon
  Family Swim (children must be accompanied by an adult)
  Sunday: 1 - 4 p.m.

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.

City of McKinney Parks and Recreation
Administrative Number
972-547-2690