“You can choose your adventure based upon your mood for the day.”
Michael Kowski
Director
McKinney Parks and Recreation Department
.…on the city’s Wilson Creek Trail being officially joined to the National Trails System, via the Dallas Morning News.
Following a recent designation by Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, McKinney’s Wilson Creek Trail got put on the map—the map of trails in the prestigious National Trails System, that is.
Wilson Creek Trail joins a network of more than 1,300 existing national recreation trails in all 50 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico—and it’s the only trail in Texas to earn the designation this year.
The nearly 10-mile trail system connects McKinney’s Bonnie Wenk Park to Towne Lake Park, with access to playgrounds, a disc golf course, and an outdoor fitness court, as well as various local parks, community resources, and other local open spaces. It even features a nearly half-mile long dog park loop.
“Spending time on the McKinney trails network is one of the best ways to experience the beauty of our great city,” Kowski said in a statement. “We’re truly honored to receive this national designation and thankful to all our community partners, volunteers, and city staff who work every day to grow and enhance the Wilson Creek Trail.”
McKinney residents see the city’s trails as a ‘quality of life’ priority
A recent McKinney citizen survey showed that more than 85% of residents said expanding and connecting the city’s hike and bike trail system was a priority in maintaining McKinney’s high quality of life, the city said.
“We believe that our trails network can serve as the great connector within our community,” Kowski added. “Residents and visitors alike will be happy to know that we will continue to focus our resources on expanding and improving this system throughout the community to unite people and places in unique ways.”
National Park Service Director Chuck Sams says that National Trail System attractions like the Wilson Creek Trail “are some of our country’s highest caliber trails and provide close-to-home recreation opportunities and the benefits of spending time outdoors.”
“They can be used by everyone and provide for the ever-increasing recreation needs of our growing population, especially in urban areas,” Sams added in a statement.
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