McKinney | January 2025

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McKinney Edition VOLUME 10, ISSUE 10 JAN. 28FEB. 26, 2025

2025 Health & Wellness Edition

Youth sports soar

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Areté Athletics, an athletic center with volleyball and basketball courts, serves over 1,000 athletes and is one of many local organizations that has seen growth in youth sports programming.

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City ocials, business owners adapt to meet rising demand for local youth sports

The overview: McKinney ocials are working on $80 million in athletic eld and facility projects.

The data: McKinney's sports leagues have seen an 18% increase in participation since spring 2018.

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Also in this issue Government: Learn about the $72M project coming to McKinney’s airport (Page 10)

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5 McKinney City Hall Various city staff and departments relocated to the new 175,000-square-foot city hall. A grand opening event for the new facility is expected to be held in the spring. • Relocated in January • 401 E. Virginia St., McKinney • www.mckinneytexas.org

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6 ILS Gummies Construction is underway to expand the business’s factory into existing warehouse space, according to a filing with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The business produces multivitamin gummies as well as gummies to aid in sleep, detox and energy. • Expansion to be complete June 1 • 350 Cypress Hill Drive, Ste. 300, McKinney • www.innovativegummies.com 7 Huffines Kia McKinney An expansion project is planned to add about 10,000-square-feet to Huffines Kia McKinney. City Council members approved a request for a specific use permit for the project at a Dec. 17 meeting. • Expansion timeline TBD • 1201 N. Central Expressway, McKinney • www.huffineskiamckinney.com

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121 1 Sugaring LA The business offers hair removal services for the face and other body parts using a sugaring paste, made with organic sugar, lemon and water. • Opened Jan. 18 • 2851 Craig Drive, Ste. 204, McKinney • www.sugaringla.com/tx-mckinney-eldorado-plaza

3 East McKinney Learning Garden The initiative to bring a learning garden is moving toward completion. Remaining work on the garden will be completed by volunteers and includes construction of some garden beds and setting the border of the garden. • Opening in spring • 704 Greenville Road, McKinney • www.mckinneyparksfoundation.org 4 The Brunch District The restaurant’s menu features steak and eggs, biscuits

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Seager & Sons The menu features hand-stretched pizza, fried chicken, Cacio e Pepe fritters, lobster thermidor and oven roasted sammies on chef’s house focaccia bread. • Opened Dec. 10 • 5864 SH 121, Ste. 106, Plano • www.seagerandsons.com

Kitchen Tune-Up of McKinney Juan and Mila Crespi took over the franchise ownership of Kitchen Tune-Up of McKinney in December. The business specializes in transforming and customizing kitchens. • www.kitchentuneup.com/mckinney-tx McKinney ISD The district closed all schools on Jan. 9 and 10 due to inclement weather. Make-up days are scheduled for April 14 and 28, according to the district’s website. • www.mckinneyisd.net Catalyst Brands Plano-based JCPenney and SPARC Group merged to launch Catalyst Brands, according to a Jan. 8 news release. The new company, which includes 60,000 employees and over 1,800 store locations, will operate out of JCPenney’s Plano headquarters. • 6501 Legacy Drive, Plano • www.catalystbrandsinc.com

Closings

9 Kim Guthrie Art The gallery has closed in downtown McKinney. Owner Kim Guthrie now makes art and completes custom art commissions at her home studio. • Closed Dec. 30, 2024 • 115 W. Virginia St., Ste. 101, McKinney • www.kimguthrieart.com 10 Savor Patisserie The shop sold French macarons and meringues. The business will continue to offer online ordering. • Closed Jan. 5, 2025 • 119 W. Virginia St., Ste. 101, McKinney • www.savorpatisserie.com

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1 Denizen McKinney The boutique hotel, which is located in McKinney’s District 121 development, includes over 100 rooms across four stories with high-end design and amenities. • Opened in December 2024 • 7200 SH 121, McKinney • www.denizenmckinney.com 2 Mahjong Chinese Kitchen The menu features a variety of steamed and fried dumplings such as black truffle shrimp. • Opened Dec. 25 • 210 Custer Road, Ste. 130, McKinney • www.mahjongkitchen.com 3 North Dallas Music Academy The business offers lessons will for instruments such as piano, guitar and violin, as well as voice lessons. • Opened Jan. 11

4 The Quay Restaurateur Sai Charan said the restaurant will be an eclectic fine dining establishment featuring global fusion delicacies. • Opening in February • 6601 Mediterranean Drive, McKinney • www.quayrestaurants.com 5 Barrio Tacos The eatery will offer build-your-own tacos as well as a selection of cocktails and margaritas. • Opening in the third quarter of 2025 • South of US 380 and west of Custer Road, McKinney • www.barrio-tacos.com

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6 Big Blue Marble Academy Big Blue Marble Academy acquired three locations of Oak Brook School, including one in McKinney, on Dec. 13. The school offers early childhood care, preschool and after-school care. • 6363 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney • www.bbmacademy.com

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7 Chase Bank A roughly 3,300-square-foot Chase Bank location is planned for west McKinney, according to a project filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Construction is expected to be completed in August. • 12141 W. University Drive, McKinney • www.chase.com

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Prism Bar and Grill The new restaurants moved into the space left vacant by Freaky Taco. Prism Bar & Grill has an extensive bar menu and also serves chicken wings, burgers and salads. • Opened Nov. 15

• 6377 Custer Road, Frisco • www.prismbarngrill.com

9 West Grove De La Vega Capital and Development announced 14 businesses and restaurants that will debut in the West Grove development in 2025. The 53-acre mixed-use development, anchored by Whole Foods, will also feature:

• Oak & Stone • OrangeTwist • Pacugio Gelato • PNC Bank • Reformed Pilates

• Resort Nail Spa • Sephora • Sweet Paris Crêperie and Cafe • Velvet Taco

Closings

8 400 Gradi The restaurant, which served pizza and pasta, closed shortly after surpassing a year of operations. • Closed Dec. 31 • 6701 Alma Road, Ste. 100, McKinney • www.400gradi-dallas.com

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Government

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$72M project adds commercial service

The cost

The project is expected to cost $72 million, which will cover the cost of constructing the terminal building and other supportive infrastruc- ture. Funds from the Texas Department of Trans- portation, the Federal Aviation Administration and the city’s Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone are expected to ll the $14.3 million funding gap.

tanks and other supportive infrastructure. The project also includes the addition of a new taxiway and a roundabout o of FM 546 that will provide access to the airport. City ocials are in negotiations with two airlines interested in bringing passenger service to McKinney, a city news release states. Initial plans include estimates of 200,000 passengers annually and an average of three daily departures. The terminal could see as many as 1 million passengers served annually by its fth year of operations.

McKinney’s airport will see the addition of a commercial passenger terminal. McKinney City Council members expressed support for a site plan for the planned expansion during a Jan. 7 work session meeting that was approved Jan. 14 by the McKinney Planning and Zoning Commission. The terminal will include three gates with the ability to expand to ve gates and ground- loading for passengers, the release states. Other planned features include a quick-service concessions stand, a rental car lot, fuel storage

Proposed funding sources

Transportation infrastructure federal loan: $30M McKinney Economic Development Corp.: $26M Funding gap: $14.3M McKinney Community Development Corp.: $1.7M

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Looking ahead

Following the failure of a $200 million bond that would have contributed funding to the project, city ocials worked to rene the project plan prior to presenting it to council members. May 2023: $200 million bond election fails May 2023-2024: Program adjustments, and creation of new design May 2025: Construction begins Late 2026: Terminal opens

McKinney National Airport will soon see commercial passenger service with the addition of a $72 million terminal.

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Government

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

Performing Arts Center to see $5M renovation The McKinney Performing Arts Center will see a number of upgrades as part of a planned $5 million renovation project, according to city documents. McKinney City Council members unanimously approved two items related to the project, includ- ing a budget amendment and a contract for design and architectural work on the renovation, as part of the consent agenda at a Jan. 7 meeting. The specifics The McKinney Performing Arts Center is located in the center of the downtown McKinney square. The building has various offices, event halls and the Courtroom Theater, a 435-seat performance space. The renovation planned for the building will include interior upgrades such as replacing and updating equipment and flooring as well as improvements to dressing rooms and restrooms. Exterior renovations planned include repairing

Downtown overhaul negotiations continue Negotiations between city officials and developers M2G Ventures are continuing for a downtown project that will see four city- owned properties redeveloped into a hotel, residences and other uses. The gist The term sheet negotiation period for the downtown redevelopment project has been extended to June 30, 2025, according to city documents. McKinney City Council mem- bers unanimously approved the extension as part of the consent agenda at a Dec. 17 meeting. This is the second extension of the negotiation period for the project. The term sheet agreement being negoti- ated will determine the acquisition of prop- erty and redevelopment process for four buildings and tracts of land in downtown.

Building history

1876: Opened as the Collin County Courthouse 1927: Building renovated and expanded 1979: Courthouse operations relocate, building closes 2006: Building rehabilitated and opens at the McKinney Performing Arts Center

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concrete and other building elements. Dallas-based architecture firm Architexas will complete design and architectural work on the project, which is estimated to cost $506,750. Looking ahead A proposal from Architexas details a 6-month process for the schematic design, selection of a construction manager at risk and development of construction documents. The proposal also estimates an eight-month construction period for the renovation project.

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Education

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enrolling for school. The English as a second language, or ESL, program is meant to develop students’ skills in listening, speaking, and writing in English, according to MISD. Approximately 2,200 students are in the ESL program and over 50 languages are spoken amongst the district’s bilingual students. What else? Molly Hovan, MISD’s executive director of elementary school leadership, said there is a waiting list for students seeking to learn Spanish to enter the district’s two-way dual language program. This has prompted a need for the district to review its current resources for the program.

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The number of students who are learning the English language is rising in McKinney ISD. The district has seen a 31.85% increase in emergent bilingual students in the past five school years, said Zabdi Gonzalez, MISD’s senior director of the English learner support team. Explained Emergent bilingual students are identified when parents select any language other than English when

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District officials set 2025-26 calendar

• Spring break: March 16-20 • Last day of school: May 21, 2026 Additional student holidays include Labor Day, MLK Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day and Good Friday. Graduation for all three high schools is planned for May 22 at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen.

McKinney ISD students will return to school next year Aug. 12, 2025. The district’s board of trustees approved the academic calendar Dec. 16. Here are some important dates to note for students: • Fall break: Oct. 13-17 • Thanksgiving break: Nov. 24-28 • Winter break: Dec. 22-Jan. 2

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Transportation

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

The Lower 5 Plaza and SH 5 reconstruction projects in East McKinney will come to fruition later than expected. The project timelines have been extended as a result of changes to the SH 5 redevelopment initia- tive by the Texas Department of Transportation, Director of Engineering Gary Graham said at a Dec. 3 McKinney City Council work session meeting. The gist Timeline shifts for SH 5 reconstruction, Lower 5 Plaza project 399],” Graham said. “We will then have a little bit of delay, and then TxDOT’s proposed letting date starts mid-2028 for [SH] 5 through the city, so we’re going to see [SH] 5 construction for a long time.” TxDOT has prioritized other projects in the area as well as other portions of this project, Graham said, causing the timeline change. “TxDOT has been focusing on the [US] 380 bypass and Spur 399 extension, so it’s caused this project to slip a little bit,” he said. Diving in deeper 75 380 McKinney SH 5 reconstruction: Q3 2028 - Q2 2031 Lower 5 Plaza: Q1 2029 - Q4 2030

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TxDOT is working to redevelop SH 5 through parts of Collin County, and extend Spur 399 in McKinney. The first phase of the Spur 399 extension project is expected to go to bid in December, Gra- ham said, and begin construction early next year. The first phase of the SH 5 reconstruction proj- ect is expected to go to bid in mid-2028. The proj- ect will include TxDOT designing, constructing and funding the bridge that will enable the Lower 5 Plaza project, according to the presentation. “We will see construction for three years on [Spur

The Lower 5 Plaza project includes a bridge at ground level on the existing SH 5 as well as a park that extends under the roadway and on either side of the bridge between East Virginia Street and Louisiana Street. The project will serve as both a public park and safe pedestrian crossing. The project was initially expected to begin construction in 2026. Work on the project is now not expected to begin until 2028.

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Transportation

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

Roadwork continues around new city hall Infrastructure improvements on roadways around McKinney’s new municipal complex are underway, with some portions nearing comple- tion, city staff said. The specifics The $13 million project includes improvements to various elements of infrastructure along East Virginia Street and Throckmorton Street. The scope of work includes street, drainage, utility, pedestrian and lighting improvements, Capital Improvement Projects Manager Blake Sills said. The intersection of Throckmorton and East Virginia Streets will also see the addition of a single-land roundabout. The project, which was funded entirely by the city, was a result of recommendations of a street and traffic study completed as part of the prepa- rations for the new city hall. Construction on the

Railroad project gets $3.1M federal grant A project to create a grade separation at a railroad crossing in north McKinney has received a $3.1 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration, a Jan. 10 news release states. The details The award includes up to $3,139,500 for a grade separation project on McIntyre Road, where it crosses Dallas Area Rapid Transit railroad tracks, which would include creating a bridge over the existing tracks. The project was selected due its alignment with the program’s goal of enhancing safety and connectivity while also reducing future incidents at railroad crossings. Over $79 million was awarded to six Texas projects through the Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program.

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project began in March 2024. What’s happening Portions of East Virginia Street and

Throckmorton Street remain closed while under- ground utility work and street paving commences. Throckmorton Street and the roundabout are both expected to open to traffic by the end of February, Sills said. The entire project is expected to be completed by late summer.

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Development

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Crunch Fitness, specialty grocery store coming to west McKinney

A $25 million mixed-use development is coming to west McKinney, The Eldorado Neighborhood Shops project, an initiative by commercial real estate development firm SLX Capital, will feature a gym, a specialty grocer and a mix of other uses, Ahsan Daredia said, a partner at SLX Capital. A groundbreaking was held for the project on Dec. 2. The specifics The roughly 14.5-acre project will be anchored by a specialty grocer that has not yet been announced, Daredia said. The project will also see a variety of other commercial uses including restaurants and a daycare, and an additional pad site in the project will also be developed for possible medical or office uses. “We’re excited to bring more retail for consum- ers, job growth for residents, and taxable revenue for the city of McKinney,” Daredia said in an email.

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Over 260 homes were sold in McKinney during November 2024, which is a roughly 43.5% increase from the amount sold in November 2023. The city also saw nearly 290 new listings in November. Residential market data

Number of homes sold

November 2023

November 2024

+34.6%

+33.3%

+60.4%

+11.4%

75069

75070

75071

75072

75071

380

Median home sales price

75072

75069

November

2023

2024

75070

SRT TOLL

$487,250 $439,900 $489,950 $570,000

$439,199 $488,500 $555,000 $525,000

75069

SRT TOLL

75070

McKinney

75071

November

2023

2024

217 283

New listings

75072

175 252

Closed sales

Homes under contract

159 226

Average days on market

+105.4%

+70%

-26.2%

+63.6%

Homes sold by price point

November 2024

$1 million+

$700,000-$999,999

146

$400,000-$699,999

75069

75070

75071

75072

$100,000-$399,999

<$99,999

Number of new listings

-23.3%

+21.7%

+35.4%

+42.4%

MARKET DATA COMPILED BY COLLIN COUNTY AREA REALTORS • WWW.CCAR.NET

75069

75070

75071

75072

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Nearly half of Texans have employer- sponsored health insurance.

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federal requirements,” said Blake Hutson, director of public aairs for the Texas Association of Health Plans. Texas has the third most health care mandates in the nation, according to Texans for Aordable Healthcare. One such mandate limits the types of health coverage small businesses can oer. Zooming in A lack of transparency is driving high health insurance costs, senators said during a May 14 hearing of the Texas Senate Health and Human Services Committee. Sen. Charles Perry, RLubbock, said giving people the true costs of medical ser- vices—“the needle, the doctor, the electricity and the bed”—could help lower insurance premiums. “It’s really frustrating to talk about health insur- ance costs when the cost is made up of something

About 5 million Texans, or 16.4% of the state population, did not have health insurance in 2023, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Texas’ uninsured rate was higher than any other state and more than twice the national rate of 7.9% . “Texas leads the nation in a lot of good ways, but this is one of those things we don’t want to be leading the nation in,” said Annie Spilman, execu- tive director of Texans for Aordable Healthcare. The big picture For three years in a row, Texas health insurance premiums have increased by over 5% annually , according to the Texas Association of Health Plans, a trade association representing insurers. “The last several years, we’ve had the Legisla- ture adding a lot more requirements—what we call mandates—to health insurance that go above … the

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that reects no sense of reality,” Perry said. In a Dec. 10 report, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee said lawmakers should look into ways to increase “innovative, alternative” coverage options.

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BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

BY MARY KATHERINE SHAPIRO

McKinney Fire Department launches cardiac arrest app empowering our community’s trained profession- als and citizens to save lives,” McKinney Fire Chief Paul Dow said in the release. What else?

Medical Director Chibuike Okoro explains IV hydration therapy Intravenous hydration therapy, a popular well- ness trend, involves the direct infusion of fluids, vitamins and minerals into the bloodstream. While it can provide rapid rehydration, its long-term health benefits remain largely unproven, said Dr. Chibuike Okoro, medical director of Hospital Medi- cine for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Irving. Okoro spoke to Community Impact about how IV therapy works, the potential risks and what indi- viduals seeking this treatment may need to know. Responses have been edited for length, clarity and style. How does IV therapy work? IV therapy is essentially a quick infusion of water in the form of saline, associated with some elec- trolytes, vitamins and other minerals, but it goes

directly into the bloodstream. It’s typically used for rehydration in the outpatient setting and has a variety of uses in the hospital. Are there health benefits to IV therapy? What are they? There is no research that really supports that IV vitamin hydration provides clear health benefits. Overall, there’s been an increase in interest in wellness, alternative medicine and fitness, and IV hydration has found its landing place within that. Why do you think IV therapy has become increasingly popular in recent years? The marketing behind it has been huge. You see a lot of celebrities doing it, and I think in general, there’s an increased interest in wellness, fitness and alternative medicine. Most commonly you see IV therapy promoted right after drinking alcohol or right after excessive exercise, and so it can really help with the symp- toms you feel from dehydration, fatigue, lethargy [and] headaches.

The McKinney Fire Department is working to improve the community’s cardiac arrest survivability. The department has implemented the GoodSam app, a platform that connects medically trained community members with people needing medi- cal assistance during a cardiac arrest. The details The app, which launched in McKinney on Dec. 1, is intended to quickly get help to individuals in need, Battalion Chief Ben Jones said at a Dec. 17 McKinney City Council meeting. First responders and individuals with CPR train- ing can register with the app, which will alert users of cardiac arrest emergencies occurring within a few hundred yards. Verified users will serve as cardiac arrest volunteers, and are able to provide chest compression or defibrillation to victims before emergency responders arrive. “By introducing the GoodSam app, we’re

Dispatch hold times for cardiac arrest events in 2024 The hold time refers to the time between a call being received and emergency responders heading to the incident.

The department has also worked to increase the community’s cardiac survivability through other means, including by decreasing the hold time for the city’s emergency dispatch, Jones said. The dispatch hold time indicates the time between dispatch receiving a call and emergency response crews leaving to respond, Jones said. The department worked to streamline the dispatch process and saw a roughly 45-second month-to- month decrease in hold times as a result. Department officials have also worked to increase the number of automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, throughout the city. The city had 82 defibrillators, and through a partner- ship with AVIVE, was able to add 150 more, Jones said.

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Health & Wellness Trails guide

Bonnie Wenk Trails Located within the city’s most popular park, the trail features multiple loops that provide access to multiple activities. • Length: 3.4 miles • Surface: Paved • Adjacent amenities: Dog park trail loop, fitness court, Erwin Park Mountain Bike Trails The trails, located within Erwin Park, offer a chance for visitors to mountain bike in McKinney. The park also features a mountain bike skills course as well as two mountain bike repair stations equipped with a bike stand, an air pump and tools. restrooms, parking, playgrounds • 2996 Virginia Parkway, McKinney • Length: 10 miles • Surface: Natural • Adjacent amenities: Multiple loops, mountain bike skills course, parking, restrooms, tent camping • 4300 CR 1006, McKinney

Finch Park Trails In addition to a looped trail, parkgoers at Finch Park can read a book along the Storybook Trail, with a new reading selection added monthly. The book selection for February is “Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Made a Sweet Treat Better” by Glenda Armand. • Length: 1 mile • Surface: Paved • Adjacent amenities: Basketball courts, lighted trail, multiple loops, parking, playground, restrooms, splash pad • 301 Standifer St., McKinney Gray Branch Hiking and Nature Trails The trails, located within Gray Branch Park, offer scenic views of McKinney, including the seasonal wildflowers that can be found within the park. • Length: 3.2 miles • Surface: Natural • Adjacent amenities: Bird watching, multiple loops, open space, parking • 1299 Gray Branch Road, McKinney

Prestwyck Park Trail The looped trail within Prestwyck Park features an interactive theme focused around science, technology, engineering, art and math. • Length: 0.6 miles • Surface: Hard surface • Adjacent amenities: Fitness stations, parking, playground, splash pad, restrooms • 1651 Prestwick Hollow Drive, McKinney Towne Lake Park Trail The lighted and looped trail is located within Towne Lake Park. As parkgoers walk along the trail, they can see views of Towne Lake as well as pass by various amenities in the park. • Length: 1.2 miles • Surface: Paved • Adjacent amenities: Fishing, kayaking, parking, restrooms, sand volleyball • 1405 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney

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Wilson Creek Nature Trail The nature trail features some of the oldest and largest trees in Collin County, and gives parkgoers access to a meditation garden. • Length: 1 mile • Surface: Natural • Adjacent amenities: Multiple loops, parking • Near the Recreation Center at Towne Lake, 2001 Central Expressway, McKinney Wilson Creek Trails The interconnected trails link multiple parks and pieces of parkland throughout McKinney, including Towne Lake Park and Bonnie Wenk Park. The linear trail received a national designation in 2023. • Length: 9.95 miles • Surface: Paved • Adjacent amenities: Parking, restrooms • Access from Towne Lake Park, 1405 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney

Rowlett Creek Trail The scenic trail runs through Rowlett Creek Park and is located along Rowlett Creek. The linear trail features views of limestone formations along the creek bank. It is part of the Six Cities Trail project and, following completion of the trail, the McKinney portion will connect to the city of Allen. • Length: 2.9 miles • Surface: Paved • Adjacent amenities: Parking, playground • 4300 Big Fork Trail, McKinney

Mary Will Craig Park Trail The half-mile looped trail located within Mary Will Craig Park encircles a playground and basketball court. • Length: 0.5 miles • Surface: Paved • Adjacent amenities: All-accessible playground, parking, skate spot • 2701 Bois D’Arc Road, McKinney

This list is not comprehensive.

For more details on these and other trails in McKinney, visit the city’s parks and trails online map.

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Take a look at some of the fitness studios in McKinney that are offering Pilates classes in 2025. This list includes businesses that opened in 2024, and that are expected to open in 2025. This list is not comprehensive and does not include pricing.

• 2001 Auburn Hills Parkway, Ste. 402, McKinney • www.brokenchainspilates.com

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Reformer Republic Pilates Studio Offerings: The contemporary boutique fitness center offers a variety of fitness classes, including mat Pilates, yoga, reformer Pilates and more. Opening date: March 23

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• 112 E. Louisiana St., Ste. C, McKinney • www.reformerrepublicpilates.com

Bodybar Pilates Offerings: The studio offers varied high-intensity, low- impact reformer Pilates classes meant to accommodate all fitness levels. Opening date: April 29 • 1800 N. Stonebridge Drive, McKinney • www.bodybarpilates.com Broken Chains Pilates Offerings: The boutique Pilates studio offers 50-minute small group classes as well as private sessions. Opening date: Jan. 2

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