McKinney | June 2024

Community

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

Splash guide

2024

If you are looking for a new place to cool off this summer, check out the pools and splash pads at these city parks and facilities across McKinney. Splash pads at McKinney parks open for the season on May 1 and remain open through Oct. 31, according to the city’s website. Splash pads

McKinney

Ash Woods Park The facility offers a three-ring water spraying feature. On-site amenities: hike and bike trails, playground, swings • 10301 JFK Blvd., McKinney Aviator Park The facility offers a three-ring water spraying feature. On-site amenities: playground, basketball court, pavilion • 1201 Monticello Drive, McKinney Cottonwood Park This splash pad, which features ground-level water spraying features, is temporarily closed due to a computer control board malfunction, city staff said. A reopening date has not been announced. On-site amenities: covered playground, covered basketball court • 212 McMakin St., McKinney Dr. Mack Hill Park The park features leaf-shaped water spraying features. On-site amenities: playground, hike and bike trail, picnic shelter • 1849 Reagan Drive, McKinney Horizon Park The facility offers a three-ring water spraying feature. On-site amenities: playground, hike and bike trails, picnic shelters • 401 Flat Rock Drive, McKinney Inspiration Park The park features ground-level and raised water spraying features. On-site amenities: playground, swings, picnic shelter • 4212 Shawnee Drive, McKinney John M. Whisenant Park The park features ground-level water spraying features. On-site amenities: playground, swings, hike and bike trail • 3701 Hudson Crossing, McKinney

Al Ruschhaupt Park The park features ground-level and raised water spraying features. On-site amenities: restrooms, swings, picnic shelter • 2701 N. Brook Drive, McKinney

Finch Park The splash pad includes a dumping bucket feature and other raised water sprayers. On-site amenities: restrooms, playground, pavilions • 301 W. Standifer St., McKinney

On-site amenities: shallow entry, waterslide, water spraying features • 1101 E. Louisiana St., McKinney Juanita Maxfield Aquatic Center The facility offers swim lessons and water exercise classes in addition to open swim hours. The aquatic center opened for the summer season on June 3. Cost: $2-$3 (drop-in pass), $30-$130 (summer splash pass) On-site amenities: diving board, floating bridge, shallow entry • 1701 N. McDonald St., McKinney McKinney Senior Pool The facility is open year-round to seniors and members of the public of all ages, with designated swim times for members, according to its website. The facility also offers swim lessons and exercise classes. Cost: $1.25-$1.75 (one-time visit), $50-$70 (annual unlimited pass) On-site amenities: heated pool, lap swim lanes, ramp entry

Prestwyck Park The facility offers a variety of above-ground water spraying features. On-site amenities: playground, fitness stations, picnic table • 1651 Prestwick Hollow Drive, McKinney Robinson Ridge Park The splash pad includes a dumping bucket feature. On-site amenities: playground, sport courts, exercise stations • 3900 Muscadine Drive, McKinney Pools Apex Centre The facility offers four pools, including indoor leisure and competition pools as well as outdoor leisure and kiddie pools, according to its website. Cost: $10-$35 (McKinney resident day pass), $15-$50 (nonresident day pass) On-site amenities: dry sauna, lap swim lanes, play structures and slides • 3003 Alma Road, McKinney Gilda Garcia Garza Aquatic Center The pool facility offers facility and pavilion rentals, including covered pavilions. The aquatic center opened for the summer season on June 3. Cost: $2-$3 (drop-in pass), $30-$130 (summer splash pass)

• 1400 S. College St., McKinney This list is not comprehensive.

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