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Parks update: Towne Lake boardwalk, amphitheater and North Civic Campus move forward
Summary
Parks liaison told the Visit McKinney board that Towne Lake Park will include a boardwalk and amphitheater, Old Settlers Park will get a multi‑level splash pad, and the city purchased land for a North Civic Campus to house a multi‑generational recreation center.
Karen, the Parks & Recreation liaison, briefed the Visit McKinney board on active and planned parks projects and large public events. She said Towne Lake Park’s design is advancing with four synthetic‑turf softball fields and a planned boardwalk that will connect both sides of the lake; the project also includes an amphitheater in design and bidding stages.
Karen also noted Old Settlers Park will add a multi‑level splash pad, that Finch Park received a Lone Star Legacy Award for historical significance, and that the city acquired 19 acres south of Bonnie for new park development. She said Parks cycles major playground equipment on a roughly 15‑year schedule and highlighted volunteer opportunities and community programming that will accompany facilities work.
The board asked about update frequency and timelines; Parks staff said 18 projects are underway with 16 set to begin soon and provided context about historic preservation recognition and community event participation.
