Melissa, TX

The city adopted a new parks and recreation master plan in May 2026. Melissa Lake Park centers on a ten-acre stocked catch-and-release lake with a kayak launch and concrete walking paths. It also has a splash pad, playground, pavilions, amphitheater, and food-truck area; the splash pad's posted season runs May through September. The city's July 2026 calendar placed its Fam Jam celebration there, while the June Sparks & Spangles program used the school district stadium. As of July 2026, everyday services include a city library that opens six days a week and supplies public computers, printing and scanning, 3D printing, digital materials, and a dense calendar of storytimes, crafts, clubs, science activities, and teen programs.

The Ford Sports Village at Z-Plex combines artificial-turf baseball and softball fields, grass and turf soccer fields, tennis courts, and a playground. Zadow Park has eight reservable pickleball courts and two tennis courts. The city's recreation app provides trail maps, reservation tools, and alerts. The median owner-occupied value was $454,000 and median gross rent was $2,532; owners with a mortgage had median monthly costs of $2,767. Workers' mean travel time to work was 34 minutes.