Colleyville, Texas

            Colleyville, Texas…The city of Colleyville will celebrate the arrival of a new city recreation facility with the grand opening of McPherson Park on Saturday, Jan. 26. Activities kick off at 10 a.m. at the park, located at

            McPherson Park occupies land that formerly housed one of the major dairy farms in Colleyville. In addition to the pavilion, which features picnic areas and restroom facilities, the new park boasts ample parking, basketball and sand volleyball courts, open play areas, and an Evos™ play structure. Additional amenities include hike and bike trails, and a backstop.

            The Evos™ play structure offers a complete playground experience based on physics, geometry, and human physiology. This is Colleyville’s second Evos™ system; the first was introduced last year at Sparger Park. At the time, it was the first of its kind in Texas, and one of only five in the nation.

            The former Dunn/Tirk log barn is a prominent feature at McPherson Park. Originally built in the late 1800s, the barn is one of the few existing log structures remaining in Tarrant County. Its renovation and preservation lets visitors peek into the past by simply raising the shuttered openings on either of the barn’s two primary pens.

            The city plans more improvements to McPherson Park, including renovation of several existing structures on the site, a group pavilion area, tree farm, and park service center improvements. Phase II of the 27-acre park is currently in the design stage.

            For additional information, please contact Parks and Recreation Director Monica Walsh at 817.503.1180.