Lakeside Yellow Evening Primrose
Nature Trail
Parking across from McKinney High School entrance
Good shade on the trails
Sunset Walk
Lots of ducks, birds, etc... beautiful!
Riya P.
May 31, 2023
What a space to unwind and take your family to. It's beautiful spot for picnics and walks and runs! Lovely cover of trees!
Read MoreMike G.
May 2, 2021
Came back again, this time to check out the trails. They weren't as long as we had hoped, but they were still nice and with really good shade from all the trees. The trail suddenly stops at a street, and you're not quite sure if it picks back up or not...until you get to what looks like a school, and you're pretty sure that's it. Some areas of the trail weren't in great shape due to mud from all the recent rain, but it was still nice for around 30 mins. Then we took another lap around the pond to round out our hour walking the dog at the park.
Read MoreTiffany B.
Jul 10, 2018
I've been running in this park for the past 5 years. I've also used the paddle boats and the snack bar. I've never seen the park dirty other than after extensive flooding before the city personnel was able to come out and pick up litter. The trail around the lake is 1.2 miles long and there is a fountain in the lake and almost always ducks, geese, and turtles in the water. The are are several shelters for gatherings and a nice size play area for kids. The paddle boats are available to rent and quite fun and the staff at the snack bar is always pleasant. The park is part of a larger approximately 6.5 mile walk/bike path and this section is by far the prettiest. You can also cross the bridge to the McKinney community center (.15 mike walk) to more play areas and a nature trail. The bathrooms are dated and about what you would expect for an outdoor picnic/City Park. That is the reason for four stars and not five. However, I've never seen the ladies room dirty. Overall a really nice park to walk, run, bike and picnic. While I've never planned a group event I've seen dozens held here and there are grills, shelters, and multiple shelters to use. Highly recommend!
Read MoreCodi B.
Jun 28, 2019
We just moved to Texas. I brought my girls to this park the other day to kill time because it's close to their Dad's work. I've only been to two others, to my surprise this one was quite large! Great area playground, loved that it was basically a huge oval around the pond, for walking. Plenty of benches and shade, there was even like a picnic area. Place was super clean, the maintenance people were there emptying trash and cleaning up. The bird life was great! Lots of different geese, ducks, other birds and squirrels! My girls loved it! We fed the ducks and geese. We really had a great time. Definitely will make this a place to get some sunshine, see birds and let the kids play!
Read MoreKevin S.
Apr 29, 2020
Had a "dine in" take out dinner here, meaning we got some great take out, and decided to have a view.Sat on the metal picnic table near the lake bridge. Park seemed mostly nice, except for some of the older items that may need replacing/repair and updating. Great place to take a walk, but very popular too. A few different parking areas, so you should be able to find a spot.Enjoyed the sunset, and the ducks, turtles, fish, etc. Ducks seemed to enjoy fishing upside down. Haha.Definitely will be back.
Read MoreNick M.
Aug 5, 2019
I really, really love this whole area. I've mostly been here for 2 separate Melon Dash 5Ks over the years and it's always very clean, green, and well-kept. I really enjoy being here and would love to come back again! There are some really cute homes nearby too if you're up for a quick walk.
Read MoreLiz T.
Apr 12, 2017
Need to evolve a magikarp into Gyarados? This is the place to get a good amount of candies. There's a really nice walk around the large lake, which boasts 3 pavilions which can be rented out, paddle boats for summer rentals (weekends only, I think), a concession stand with bathrooms in the back (bathrooms are gross), two fountains, fishing, a playground, a volleyball course, 6 pokestops and 2 pokemon gyms. Most of the park that isn't the lake has been converted into a very popular disc golf course. Despite the popularity, everyone is polite and picks up after themselves and their dogs.There are a couple different places to park, a small lot near the hiking trails off the lake, and a much larger lot near the pavilions. The park is very well maintained, clean and people are friendly. It's simply a wonderful park!
Read MoreRyanne D.
Mar 23, 2019
Great place to walk/run and w dogs. Everyone is usually very friendly passing by. There is a nice pond that does have paddle boats. Nice upgraded park too for the kids and sand volleyball. Great place for a little exercise, family picnics and to play.
Read MoreAfton F.
Aug 27, 2019
Beautiful place. I love it here, especially in the fall. The only reason I don't give 5 stars is because the workers and other people at the park will frown upon trying to get the ducks to engage in sexual activity with one another. Immoral? Maybe. Illegal? No. Take your baby boomer judgements elsewhere!
Read MoreSonny V.
Aug 12, 2024
Fished out only thing you catch are turtles waste of time fishing . restock it.or fill it in
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