Mission Statement
To partner with the City of McKinney to enhance the beautification and maintenance of parks and open spaces, promote community involvement, and provide education about our city’s natural environment.
Vision Statement
To create a community where residents are actively engaged in preserving and enhancing McKinney’s natural spaces, ensuring a vibrant and sustainable environment for current and future generations.
Values Statement
- Community Engagement: We believe in fostering a sense of ownership and pride in McKinney’s parks and open spaces through active participation and volunteerism.
- Environmental Stewardship: We are committed to preserving and enhancing the natural beauty and ecological health of our city’s parks and open spaces.
- Education and Awareness: We recognize the importance of educating residents and visitors about the natural environment and the need for conservation. Our educational efforts will cover the following topics:
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- Proper waste disposal
- Natural resources
- Water conservation
- Stormwater and watershed protection
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- Collaboration: We strive to work in partnership with the City of McKinney, local organizations, and community members to achieve our goals.
- Sustainability: We are dedicated to promoting practices and projects that ensure the long-term health and beauty of McKinney’s natural spaces.
Integrity and Accountability: We operate with transparency and responsibility in all our actions, ensuring that resources are used effectively to benefit our community.
In 2019, the McKinney Parks Foundation was formed to partner with the city to enhance the beautification and maintenance of the parks and open spaces, promote community involvement and provide education about the wonderful natural spaces in our city.