The Greens of McKinney is a neighborhood in the city of McKinney, Texas, and a shining example of the city’s charm.
McKinney has an array of unique features, allowing the city to continue to attract residents, tourists, and new businesses. Gorgeous landscapes, diverse residential neighborhoods, top notch education, and the city’s historic feel make McKinney hard to miss. McKinney is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, with a population of nearly 128,000 and climbing.
Located only 20 minutes north of downtown Dallas, McKinney is a community with small town heart. In 2010, Money Magazine rated McKinney fifth on its list of the best places to live in the United States.
The Greens of McKinney is situated between six soil conservation reservoirs. These sites provide many jobs for the residents of McKinney and its surrounding areas. These reservoirs also provide residents with great fishing holes throughout the year. McKinney is one of the few cities in Texas with such a dedicated reservoir program.
The Greens of McKinney also hosts a barbecue festival every summer, which attracts people from all over Texas and Oklahoma. During this weekend-long event, residents will have the opportunity to sample the best barbecue, chili, burgers, and baked beans in all of Texas.
About an hour away from the Greens at McKinney is Lavon Lake, one of the largest lakes in the Dallas/McKinney area. Many residents make their way to the lake for camping, boating, and swimming. Lavon Lake has several cabins and campsites on its shoreline. Both tourists and residents alike make the trip to Lavon Lake for a weekend getaway during the hot Texas summer.