Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Recommendation to City Council for a Resolution Naming a Park within Craig Ranch, Located at the Northeast Corner of Weiskopf Ave and Henneman Way
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)
(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: September 11, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
CONTACT: Amy Kinkade, Director of Parks & Recreation
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of the Recommendation
ITEM SUMMARY:
- This 1-acre passive park is located within Craig Ranch and consists of a longhorn statue, pedestrian walkways and seating areas.
- The Craig Ranch HOA is looking at signage improvements throughout the development and it was discovered that this park has never been officially 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.
- The recommended name for this park is Longhorn Park, due to the existing longhorn statue and long-standing informal reference to this park as Longhorn Park.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
- This is a park that is required per the Craig Ranch VCIM agreement and is in satisfaction of the city’s parkland dedication ordinance.
- Per that agreement, the developer is required to construct a number of pre-determined parks. The park will be owned by the City but maintained by the Craig Ranch HOA.
- This is an urban park that includes seating, open space, walkways, and landscaping.