The city of McKinney is officially riding the wave into a new era of economic growth and family-focused entertainment. On June 3, the McKinney City Council approved $4 million in funding for infrastructure improvements to support the highly anticipated Cannon Beach development, a $200 million, mixed-use resort and surf destination set to break ground this year.
Upon completion, Cannon Beach is expected to give a boost to McKinney’s tourism scene and tap into the growing interest in lagoon-style developments across North Texas. The project adds to a broader trend in the region, where surf lagoons and resort-style features are becoming more common, especially in fast-growing suburbs looking to attract families and visitors.
What McKinney Is Committing To
With construction expected to begin in 2025, the McKinney City Council committed the $4 million from its 2024-25 budget to prepare the land. The money will fund key infrastructure upgrades at the project site, located at the high-traffic intersection of S.H. 121 and Stacy Road.
This funding is part of a broader partnership involving the city, the McKinney Economic Development Corporation and the McKinney Community Development Corporation. Together, they’re finalizing conceptual terms and planning to review additional agreements.
The Goal: A Destination-Defining Development
First announced in December 2024, Cannon Beach will transform a 35-acre site at the northeast corner of S.H. 121 and Stacy Road. The project is anchored by a four-acre surf lagoon and a resort-style hotel, surrounded by several restaurants, retail shops and family-friendly attractions…