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Cannon Beach · Phase 1 opens late 2027
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Rendering of Cannon Beach: a surf lagoon with breaking waves, sandy beach and shops along the water
Under construction · opening 2027

Cannon Beach Surf & Adventure Park

Thirty-five acres, a four-acre surf lagoon with ocean-style waves, cliff diving, cabanas, a resort hotel with a rooftop pool, and a skate park all just thirty minutes from downtown Dallas and eight minutes from McKinney's historic square.

$200M
Total development investment
4 acres
Surf lagoon with ocean-style waves
35 acres
Site at Stacy Road & Highway 121
Late 2027
Phase 1 projected to open
4-Acre Surf Lagoon·Cliff Diving·Stationary Surf Wave·Cabanas & Beach Service·Rooftop Pool·Skate Park·Bowling·Movie Theater·Resort Hotel·
Part resort · part playground · all fun

A $200 million beach paradise, 250 miles inland.

Cannon Beach Surf & Adventure Park is set to transform North Texas with a one-of-a-kind destination where surf, sand, and year-round adventure meet. The 35-acre planned development for the northeast corner of Stacy Road and Highway 121 is designed to be part resort, part playground, and all fun.

The project is a collaboration between the City of McKinney, the McKinney Economic Development Corporation, and the McKinney Community Development Corporation, delivered by the Cannon Development Group. The project broke ground in December 2025 with phase 1 projected to open in late 2027.

Cliff Diving Water Attractions A Stationary Surf Wave All-Day Lounge Areas
Investment $200 Million Development
Size 35 Acres at Stacy Road & Highway 121
The water Four-Acre Surf Lagoon with Ocean-Style Waves
Opening Broke Ground December 2025 · Phase 1 Late 2027
Rendering of the resort-style hotel at Cannon Beach overlooking the lagoon and beach
Stay, play, unwind

A Resort Hotel Right on the Sand

A resort-style hotel is planned on site, so a weekend at the lagoon never has to end at closing time. Dining will be available on the property, along with a rooftop pool and entertainment venues suited for meetings and events.

Rooftop Pool On-Site Dining Event Venues Meetings Space Steps From the Sand
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Dining on Property
Restaurants and beach food service are planned for inside the park, so a day at the lagoon does not require a drive to dinner.
Rooftop Pool
A second water level above the resort floor with sunset views over a Texas lagoon.
Entertainment Venues
Indoor venues sized for meetings and events, giving McKinney a group option unlike anything currently on the map.
More than just a beach

A New Entertainment Hub

Cannon Beach is expected to become a true entertainment hub. Plans extend well past the water line. This is the kind of place where you can still have full-family fun on a rainy Saturday.

Skate Park A dedicated concrete park alongside the water without the wetsuit!
Movie Theater A full cinema on site, which is what makes this an all-weather destination.
Bowling Alley Lanes for the after-dinner hours and for the friend who doesn't swim.
Indoor Recreation & Fitness Year-round indoor recreation and fitness facilities planned inside the development.
Dining, Shopping, & Social Retail and gathering space woven between the attractions.
100,000 Sq. Feet of Office State-of-the-art workspace positioned as a hub for talent, from global corporations to startups.
Rendering of the Cannon Beach entrance sign and arrival plaza
From the developer
“We cannot be more excited to bring a beach paradise to McKinney, whose leadership shares our unparalleled vision for a world-class, family-friendly destination that will quite literally bring the ocean to its backyard. Cannon Beach promises to offer something for everyone, from families and thrillseekers to professionals and entrepreneurs.”
Cole Cannon · Developer, Cannon Development Group
Where the build stands

Shovels in the Ground, Waves in 2027

Complete
December 2025
Ground broke on the 35-acre site at the northeast corner of Stacy Road and Highway 121.
In progress
2026
Site work and lagoon construction has started. This is the excavation that becomes four acres of surfable water.
Next
2027
Vertical construction on the resort hotel, beach club, and entertainment buildings.
Opening
Late 2027
Phase 1 is projected to be complete, with the surf lagoon and beach as the opening act.
A game changer for McKinney

It's More Than Just Family-Friendly Fun

The project is expected to make a major impact on the local community with new jobs, visitors, and 100,000 square feet of office space positioned as a hub for talent and innovation.

700+
Local Jobs Created
$2B
Projected Economic Impact Over 20 Years
300,000
Visitors Expected Annually
100,000
Square Feet of Office Space Planned
“This project is truly transformative, answering our community's call for more family-focused activities while positioning McKinney as a premier destination for one-of-a-kind recreational experiences. Cannon Beach perfectly reflects our city's unique spirit, seamlessly combining innovative attractions with purposeful urban planning to drive economic growth.” Former Mayor George Fuller
Delivered in partnership
City of McKinney
McKinney Economic Development Corporation
McKinney Community Development Corporation
Cannon Development Group

The Cannon Development Group is currently delivering a 40-acre mixed-use development in Mesa, Arizona, built around the same surf-lagoon model.

Until the waves arrive

There's More to See in McKinney

Cannon Beach sits eight minutes from the historic square. Everything a beach weekend needs including the hotel, the dinner, and a Saturday market is already here.

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