Miles of scenic trails, lush parks, peaceful open spaces, and family-friendly amenities, makes it easy to unwind, explore, and stay active in North Texas. View all of our trails, water activities, courts, and courses.
50+ Parks & 80 Miles of Trails
McKinney maintains 3,000 acres of parks and open spaces, with more than 50 parks and 80 miles of connected hike-and-bike trails. Half-mile loops link Bonnie Wenk Park to Towne Lake Recreation Area's 22-acre lake where visitors can enjoy kayak rentals, a fishing pier, sand volleyball, and playgrounds. Erwin Park's 212 pristine acres carry 10 miles of mountain bike trails and a rustic campground. Pets are welcome on a six-foot leash, with an off-leash area at Bonnie Wenk's two-acre dog park. The full list of parks, and the trail-by-trail directory, can be found on the city's parks site.
Can't Miss Parks & Trails
Fitness and Recreation
The city's recreation centers are open to residents and non-residents alike for fitness and learning activities: the Apex Centre at Gabe Nesbitt Park, the Recreation Center at Towne Lake just off Highway 75, and Old Settler's Recreation Center make fitness easy while you're on vacation. Amenities vary by center—some include gymnasiums, weight and fitness rooms, multi-purpose and banquet rooms, and at the Apex Center, indoor and outdoor aquatics and a supervised playroom.
Fitness & Recreation Throughout the City
There's so many ways to play in McKinney. Golfers get access to two public courses, including walkable Oak Hollow and Westridge, the only course in Texas with six par 5s, plus The Clubhouse Indoor Golf for simulated rounds. McKinney is also home to three private clubs including TPC Craig Ranch, home of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson. The Courts of McKinney at Gabe Nesbitt Park offers indoor and outdoor tennis and pickleball courts with lessons, leagues, and tournaments. Two free 18-hole disc golf courses (Alex Clark Memorial and Towne Lake) cover novice through seasoned players, and every city lake is catch-and-release fishing with a winter Trout Derby at Towne Lake.
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