Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Recommendation to City Council for a Resolution Naming a Park within Craig Ranch, Located South of Van Tuyl Parkway between Meyer Way and Weiskopf Avenue
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)
(5F: Maximize partnerships between the City of McKinney and private industry)
MEETING DATE: March 14, 2024
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Amy Kinkade, Director of Parks & Recreation
Jenny Baker, Parks Planning & Development Manager
RECOMMENDED PARK BOARD ACTION:
• Approval of the Recommendation.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This 2.5-acre linear park is located within the Craig Ranch development and is a requirement of the PD zoning that governs the property.
• The park is nearing completion and needs to be named.
• The City’s naming policy requires that the Park 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.
• This is an urban linear park that is being constructed by Craig Ranch and consists of a series of linear trails, exercise stations and shade structures with seating.
• The following names, which staff supports, have been submitted by the developer:
o Wellness Park
o Circuit Park
o Phantom Park
o McKinney Corporate Center Park
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• This is a park that is required per the PD Zoning that governs the property, Ord No. 2020-11-082.
• This park will be dedicated to the City once completed, but will be maintained by the Craig Ranch Community Association.