Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Naming a 10 Acre Neighborhood Park Site Located in the Prestwyck Subdivision
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5A: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city)
(5B: Develop Parks strategy to preserve green space for future park land)
(5C: Continue to market and highlight McKinney as a unique destination for residents and visitors alike)
(5E: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney)
MEETING DATE: September 7, 2021
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• Approve a resolution naming a new park.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This park (generally referred to as Prestwyck) is located in the Prestwyck subdivision.
• The recommended name for this park is Prestwyck Park.
• Prestwyck is the name of the subdivision that the park is located within.
• Naming of a Park is typically coordinated with the project’s construction, which is currently in progress.
• The City’s naming policy requires that the Parks Board provide a name or names to the City Council for consideration, in accordance with the guidelines set forth by City Council.
• Generally, a name(s) should be selected based on the following: Outstanding and/or predominant geographical or physical features of the land; Outstanding and/or predominant historical features of significance; Contributions of land for a park site; or in honor of a community/state leader or hero.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• This 10 acre neighborhood park located within the Prestwyck subdivision is currently under construction and set to open in Fall 2021.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• On August 12th, 2021, the PROS Advisory Board recommended to City Council that this park be named Prestwyck Park.