Title
Consider/Discuss Results from Feasibility Study for APEX North
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5.1: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city.)
(5.3: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney.)
(5.4: Promote environmental stewardship initiatives.)
(5.5: Enhance connectivity to parks & civic facilities, schools/education centers, libraries, health care providers, commercial corridors, etc.)
MEETING DATE: August 18, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Amy Kinkade, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• Staff recommends Council discussion on this item. No action is requested.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Staff and Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. (Parkhill) will provide a presentation on the feasibility study for APEX North, a new multi-generational recreation facility.
• This study will include visioning, local recreation market analysis, community engagement, architectural programming, conceptual design, and development of a project budget and implementation timeline.
• The results of the study will provide the City with a clear framework to guide the design and implementation of the recreation facility.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• On April 7, 2026, City Council authorized Parkhill to provide a Feasibility Study for APEX North.
• This recreation facility is part of the North Civic Campus that also includes a Public Works facility, and a potable water pumping station.
• The Master Site Planning Study was presented to City Council at the August 4, 2026 work session, at which time Council blessed the initial planning layout as well as provided authorization to engage with Parkhill on a design contract for the new center.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A