The City of Melissa is developing a Parks Master Plan to shape the future of parks, trails, recreational facilities, and programs throughout the community. This plan isn’t just about parks; it’s about fostering community connections, and creating exceptional outdoor spaces for everyone to enjoy.
Your voice matters. This website is your go-to place to learn about the planning process, follow project updates, and share your ideas. Whether you're a daily park user, a weekend hiker, a parent, a coach, or just someone who loves Melissa's great outdoors, we want to hear from you. Help shape a vision that reflects the spirit of Melissa — bold, vibrant, and ready for the future — and builds common ground where our community can come together.
What Is a Parks Master Plan?
The Parks Master Plan is a long-term roadmap that will guide how Melissa develops, maintains, and enhances its parks, recreational facilities, and open spaces over the next 10 to 20 years.
This comprehensive plan examines the current state of Melissa’s parks by looking at access, amenities, programs, and overall conditions. It also combines community input, demographic trends, and environmental analysis to identify future priorities and opportunities.
With this plan in place, the City can strategically prioritize investments, pursue funding, and ensure that the parks system continues to promote health, well-being, and quality of life for all residents. The vision is a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable network of outdoor spaces that serves the needs of a growing community.
We Want To Hear From You
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Share Your Ideas
What is your big idea for Melissa Parks
What’s your vision for the future of our parks? What would make them more inviting and enjoyable for you and your family? Which facilities, programs, or amenities would most improve your use of our parks? (max 140 characters).
18 September, 2025
Rebecca V says:
I would love to see a community recreation center. Our community seems ripe to enjoy indoor recreation and a community gathering space.
18 September, 2025
Melissa B says:
I would love to have more parks with shady trees! It gets hot during the summer. Wildflower areas or flowering bushes would be pretty too!
16 September, 2025
JSThomp says:
We would love a park that has a kids playground area with sport fields, multiple basketball courts, and a covered gathering area
15 September, 2025
Nsmith says:
Bring some elevation to Melissa. Everything in Collin County is flat and has no character. Create unique destination parks.
15 September, 2025
AE says:
Pickleball Courts would be a must! :)
15 September, 2025
KGeiser says:
Melissa, and this area in general is missing a natural area like Arbor Hills in Plano, or a Bonnie Wenk in McKinney.
14 September, 2025
Hello Kitty says:
We want more basketball courts. Liberty basketball court is packed sometimes. And if there is skate parks like Anna park will be fantastic!
14 September, 2025
Mike Pearson says:
An Apex center in Melissa will be a hub for all and a beacon for a community starved of things to do instead of just buy.
14 September, 2025
BonDan says:
Simple exercise area without weights that is applicable for all ages. Ive seen this in other country
13 September, 2025
kenmizell says:
would love to see a soccer complex that was available weekday evenings for recreational league coaches to have practices.
13 September, 2025
mwarsco says:
I love natural parks. If we could get more parks with mature trees and wooded areas, that'd be great!
12 September, 2025
Dave Anderson says:
We really need a rec center with gym equipment and a pool.
