McKinney officials celebrate reopening of the Recreation Center at Towne Lake

McKinney officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the renovated Recreation Center at Towne Lake in December, according to a city news release.

The recreation center features updated fitness equipment and expanded restrooms and locker rooms. Officials also cut the ribbon for the Light Walk at Towne Lake on the same day. The light walk is an illuminated trail featuring a concrete pathway with decorative lights that turn on after dark.

"These projects reflect our commitment to creating inclusive and inspiring spaces that enhance quality of life for all McKinney residents," Parks and Recreation Director Amy Kinkade said in a statement. "With support from [McKinney Community Development Corp.], we've been able to bring new energy to our parks and reimagine how our community can connect through outdoor spaces, day or night."

MCDC’s board of directors awarded $3.5 million to Towne Lake Park in 2023 for a variety of improvements including the light walk project.

"Supporting projects like these is at the heart of MCDC's mission to invest in quality-of-life initiatives that benefit the entire community," MCDC Board Chair George Fuller said in a statement. "We're proud to help bring these exciting, family-friendly amenities to life and to see the lasting impact they will have on McKinney's neighborhoods and public spaces."

A multi-year plan is underway to make improvements at Towne Lake Park, including a new performance pavilion, additional trails, improved lake access and a dog park. For more information on parks projects, visit www.mckinneyparks.org/projects.

• Opened Dec. 3
• 2001 Central Expressway, McKinney
• https://parks.mckinneytexas.org/park/towne-lake-park