McKinney Parks and Recreation Department officials are working on multiple parks projects across the city, including new facilities and revitalizing existing facilities.

Department officials have been working on an ongoing initiative to rejuvenate parks across the city, aiming to have no playgrounds older than 15 years, Parks and Recreation Director Michael Kowski said.

Here are details on four parks projects currently under construction in the McKinney area.

1. Indoor Tennis Complex
The Indoor Tennis Facility includes six tennis courts and a second-floor viewing mezzanine. (Courtesy city of McKinney)


The new 55,000-square-foot facility will join the existing 23 outdoor tennis courts at The Courts of McKinney complex in Gabe Nesbitt Community Park. The project includes six indoor courts as well as training rooms, administrative offices, locker rooms and a mezzanine for viewing matches from the second floor.


McKinney residents will have advanced access for court rentals, according to The Courts of McKinney website. For more information, visit www.impactactivities.com/mckinney.
  • 3253 Alma Road, McKinney
  • Construction start date: February 2022
  • Construction completion date: June 2023
  • Cost: $12 million
  • Funding source: bonds, Texas Parks & Wildlife grant
Source: city of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department

2. McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch
McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch will have six soccer fields converted to synthetic turf. (Rendering courtesy city of McKinney)


The first phase of the project will include converting six of the facility’s 13 soccer fields to synthetic turf. The project will also add new features including trails, two new restroom buildings and updated scoreboards.
  • 6375 Collin McKinney Parkway, McKinney
  • Construction start date: January 2023
  • Construction completion date: Spring 2024
  • Cost: $25 million
  • Funding source: bonds, parkland dedications funds
Source: city of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department

3. Mary Will Craig Park
New features at Mary Will Craig Park will include a skate spot, a new pavilion and more. (Rendering courtesy city of McKinney)


Improvements at Mary Will Craig Park include expanding the playground, adding a new pavilion, and renovating the basketball court and baseball field. The construction at the neighborhood park will also add a skate spot, a hike and bike trail, asphalt track loop fitness stations, and more.
  • 2701 Bois D’Arc Road, McKinney
  • Construction start date: March 2022
  • Construction completion date: June 2023
  • Cost: $2.5 million
  • Funding source: bonds, McKinney Community Development Corp., parkland dedication funds
Source: city of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department

4. Murphy Park
Murphy Park is a neighborhood park located in east McKinney. (Courtesy city of McKinney)


Improvements at Murphy Park include updates to the playground, the pavilion, and other site furnishings. The construction at the neighborhood park will also add a monument sign, a half-court basketball court and fitness stations.
  • 1601 W. Josephine St., McKinney
  • Construction start date: April 2022
  • Construction completion date: May 2023
  • Cost: $565,000
  • Funding source: bonds, McKinney Community Development Corp., parkland dedication funds
Source: city of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department