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
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).
30 October, 2025
Bnju345 says:
Enclosed basketball courts, lots of long wooded trails, preserving the natural landscape as much as possible. Lots of nice playgrounds
25 October, 2025
Angelo says:
At Collin St and Cardinal Dr there is a large area of land and mature trees. That should be a park and nature walk like Bonnie Wenk Park.
24 October, 2025
Nancy Rice says:
I'd like to have a park with lots of trees for shade.
21 October, 2025
S. Walker says:
City Recreation Facility with large & small meeting rooms, senior activities, kitchen, gymnasiums and large fitness center in/outdoor pool.
21 October, 2025
Julio Aviles says:
A dog park with water for dogs and people. Sitting space for adult's with tables.
21 October, 2025
Julio Aviles says:
If those parks don't have to be huge.As long they have space on the shoude, to sit,some flowers and water. That will bring relax and comfor
21 October, 2025
R K Nohal says:
Add indoor and outdoor playgrounds and activity areas for kids, teens, and adults so families can enjoy the parks year-round together.
21 October, 2025
Veronica says:
I would like to see more parks with volleyball, basketball, tennis, and soccer activities so kids have more options outdoors. Also trees.
17 October, 2025
Anna says:
Would love some long trails for mountain biking, big splash pads and pickle ball courts
17 October, 2025
Dawn says:
we need to not only encourage Moms & toddlers to visit the parks but also teens. So tennis, basketball, volleycourts & covered pickelball
17 October, 2025
Paula Birmingham says:
Would love to see sidewalks in all directions especially around schools. Kids walking on the shoulder of Melissa Road is terrible!
17 October, 2025
Rsri says:
We need a gym as well
