City Parks and Facilities

City Hall Plaza Park

3411 Barker Ave
Melissa, TX

City Hall Plaza Park is a vibrant gathering space for residents and visitors, hosting various community events and programs. The park features a spacious open pavilion for private gatherings, walking paths, and a central water feature. The seasonal water feature operates from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, offering playful sprays for children during the day and a colorful light show at night.

Additionally, the park now includes two pollinator-friendly, water-wise Texas native gardens planted by volunteers from the City's Economic Development 4B Board Beautification Committee in April 2024. These gardens serve as a living resource, showcasing native plants that thrive in Melissa's climate and can be incorporated into residents' landscapes. Look out for future updates, including a plant directory with photos and descriptions and the Rooted In plan map.

Smaller garden beds near City Hall's back doors will be planted in Spring 2025, and we invite any interested community members to join our efforts. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this is a great opportunity to learn about native perennials and connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts. To get involved or learn more, contact parks@cityofmelissa.com. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome!

Country Ridge Park

Located off Throckmorton Road
4252 Park Lane, Melissa, TX 75454 

Country Ridge Park is a passive park with trails of decomposed granite, a winding stream, and a swing set. At the present time, there are no restroom facilities.

In 2022, Country Ridge Park was expanded by an additional 20 acres. This expansion now includes a lake slightly larger than ten acres in size called Lake Perry Fisher. Lake Perry Fisher has concrete trails around the entire perimeter and includes solar-powered lights.

Fitness Station and Trail

Fannin Road between Cardinal Drive and Melissa Road

An all-ages Fitness Station with various light work-out challenges exists on the trail along Fannin Road between Cardinal Drive and Melissa Road. The Fitness Station is connected to the Melissa Trail System and is within easy reach of the downtown area.

The Ford Sports Village at The Z-Plex - Melissa Sports Complex

4220 E. Melissa Road
Melissa, TX 

Visit Melissa Sports for information on reserving fields at this facility.

Hunter's Ridge Park

2501 Quail Ridge Road

This neighborhood pocket park features a playground, pavilion area, and benches.

Melissa Lake Park

4101 Liberty Way
Melissa, TX 75454

Currently Under Construction
 

Future Amenities include:

• 11-acre, hard-sided lake stocked with fish
• Trails around the lake
• Site lighting
• Parking
• Restrooms
• Pavilion

Construction FAQs

• When will Melissa Lake Park be completed?
  • Construction is expected to be completed in the spring of 2026. We'll continue to share updates along the way so residents can stay informed as the progress continues
• Why is the lake being drained?
  • The lake is being partially drained as part of the current irrigation construction. This is a planned and necessary step to make way for exciting new features and long-term improvements. 
• Will fishing be allowed once the park is complete?
  • Yes! Once the water levels are restored and park improvements are complete, fishing will be allowed.
    

Site Plan for Park Renovation

Rotary Park is a pocket park that is located on the corner of Throckmorton and Liberty Way.  The Rotary Club adorns this park with military flags for the proper occasions and has two benches.

Zadow Park

3001 McKinney Street
Melissa, TX

Zadow Park features a pavilion, restrooms, picnic areas, sand volleyball court, basketball/Inline skate court, and three baseball fields. An interactive playground with a variety of challenging ladders, swings, climbing rings, slides, and other play bars is also part of Zadow Park.  

The park plays host to several large-scale community events and activities.

Aerial Photo of baseball fields provided by 400 FT Aerial, LLC