Finch Park Playground

One of the better all-ages spots in McKinney, this park pulls in families with kids from toddlers all the way up to tweens without feeling like anyone got shortchanged. The zipline alone is worth the trip — kids will loop back to it a dozen times. When the Texas heat gets serious, the water feature becomes the main event, and there’s actually enough shade from the trees and covered seating that parents can survive the afternoon. Plenty of open grass for running around, plus picnic tables and restrooms mean you can make a real outing of it rather than just a quick stop.