McKinney Parks Foundation 2022 Kick Off Meeting

What:  McKinney Parks Foundation 2022 Kick Off Meeting

Where:  1244 Gray Branch Rd, McKinney, TX 75071

When:  Thursday, January 13th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM (come and go)

What’s this about:  This is the McKinney Parks Foundation (MPF) Annual Kick Off event.  Come find out about where the MPF is going to be focusing resources, grant funding, and volunteer efforts at Towne Lake, McKinney Greens, Erwin Park, and the newest park addition for the City, and Gray Branch.

Come find out about the Board of Directors and openings:

• Volunteer efforts on trail work days, trail team leads.
• Videographer and photographers to document the progress.
• Grant coordinator.
• Generate ideas and narratives for scout projects when we receive inquiries.

There will be food and beverages provided in an come and go atmosphere to meet and greet the current MPF leadership and learn how you can get involved more effectively in the Parks you already love right here in McKinney,

About the McKinney Parks Foundation:  The McKinney Parks Foundation has been in existence since 2017 with three main functions:

• Organizing volunteers to help with projects in conjunction with the McKinney Parks and Recreation Department;
• Encourage engagement by residents in park activities and programs;
• Provide a structure for organizing educational opportunities about the natural environment.

The MPF coordinates teams of volunteers to work on projects in the parks such as maintenance of hike and bike trails, building nature trails, upkeep of parks and open spaces, and adding amenities. The MPF partners with other local organizations (e.g. Master Naturalists, Crepe Myrtle Trail, DORBA) to provide education to school children and other McKinney residents and visitors that are interested in learning about nature and the ecology of North Texas. The current MPF Board of Directors is composed of McKinney residents who have served on the Parks Advisory Board, a Master Naturalist, a licensed professional engineer, and others who have a keen interest in community involvement and enhancing the quality of life in McKinney.

To date the MPF has been awarded over $80,000 in grants, and has put in close to 4,000 volunteer hours since 2017.