Canon Beach Surf Park Breaks Ground in North Texas

Canon Beach Surf Park Development

• 🎯 A new $200 million surf and adventure resort, named Canon Beach, has broken ground in North Texas.
• 📍 The project is located on a 35-acre site at the corner of Stacy Road and State Highway 121 in McKinney.
• 🏗️ The development includes a three-acre surf lagoon, lazy river, mineral hot springs circuit, a full-service resort hotel, and entertainment areas.
• subterranean construction will be used for much of the development, making it less visible from the road.

Project Phasing and Incentives

• 🗓️ The resort is planned to open in phases, with the earliest sections potentially available by mid-2027.
• 💰 The city of McKinney is supporting the project through infrastructure and tax incentives, aiming to spur further development along Highway 121.

Community Impact and Vision

• 📈 The development is seen as a sign of McKinney's growing relevance regionally and statewide.
• 🏖️ The goal is to provide a beach-like experience for North Texas families who may not be able to travel to coastal destinations.
• ⚠️ Developers acknowledge potential growing pains, including years of construction, heavy equipment, and logistical challenges, noting there is no existing code for building surf lagoons.