County Park

Myers Park Keeps Collin County's Rural Side Close to McKinney

Just outside McKinney, Myers Park and Event Center holds onto a piece of the rural Collin County the suburbs grew over. Its 158-plus acres mix preserved nature, award-winning gardens, and open countryside, and the grounds double as a backdrop for shows and county events.

It's also a hub for the county's farm and gardening life. Collin County runs the park alongside the Collin County Farm Museum, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, and the Collin County Master Gardeners, which is how the same grounds end up tied to local agriculture rather than just lawns and pavilions.

That mix is the point: Collin County isn't only subdivisions and toll roads, and Myers Park keeps farms, gardens, youth events, and open countryside within an easy drive of McKinney. The gardens are the standout — worth timing a visit to whatever's blooming.

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More Collin County notes

Property Tax Relief

How the Homestead Exemption Lowers Your Property Tax Bill

If you own and live in your home in Collin County, you can apply for a homestead exemption that removes part of your home's value from the tax calculation.

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Property Tax Basics

Two Offices Handle Property Taxes in Collin County

Two separate offices deal with your property taxes. One sets your home's value. The other sends your bill and collects payment.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Land Used for Farming Can Be Taxed at a Much Lower Rate

Texas law lets land used for farming be taxed on its farming value, not its full market value. This can sharply lower the tax bill.

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Special Districts

Many New Subdivisions Have an Extra Tax Line for a MUD or PID

Many new neighborhoods in Collin County have an extra charge on top of regular property taxes. It pays for water lines, roads, and parks built by the developer.

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