McKinney approves $10.8 million Erwin Park overhaul, airport updates
McKinney approved a $10.8 million Erwin Park overhaul that will close campsites and pavilions in summer 2026, while airport rule and fee changes prepare for late-2026 air service.
McKinney City Council approved a $10,800,983 contract with Irving-based A&C Construction Inc. to overhaul Erwin Park, a 212-acre site on the city’s east side. The renovation is expected to begin in summer 2026 and last about one year.
During that work, campsites and pavilions at Erwin Park will not be available to rent. DORBA-maintained bike paths and the progressive skills course are not included in the project, though some nearby sections could still face temporary closures as construction moves through the park. Erwin Park’s existing features include tent camping, pavilion rentals, a natural surface trail and an 11-mile mountain bike trail.
Council members also approved airport code changes that bring McKinney National Airport’s rules in line with Transportation Security Administration requirements. The updates strengthen gate access and escort procedures and change vehicle and pedestrian access control in the airport’s Air Operations Area and Secured Area.
Those airport changes were paired with fee increases that will affect access cards, badges and several day-to-day services. The revised schedule raises costs for access cards and badges, adds a new badge category, and increases rates for transient hangar storage, lavatory cleaning, potable water, crew car usage and aircraft parking. The city also created an Air Service Incentive Program to help attract qualifying carriers through marketing and community support.
McKinney National Airport signed its first Airline Use and Lease Agreement with Avelo Airlines in December 2025, a five-year deal that includes an optional five-year extension. The airport generates nearly $300 million in annual economic activity, and commercial air service is planned for late 2026, with the passenger terminal project also on track for late-2026 completion.
The McKinney Fire Department is seeking a $1.2 million grant for a heavy technical rescue apparatus to replace a 20-year-old repurposed pumper truck, while council members approved new school zone boundaries.
McKinney funds its park and trail projects through a mix of developer contributions, grants, McKinney Development Corporation money and bond elections.
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