Melissa Community & Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) (4B Board)
The Parks and Recreation staff works with a dedicated group of volunteers who serve on the Melissa Community & Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC), who, among their myriad duties, make appropriate use of the resources entrusted to them in acquiring and improving land for parks, trails, and other facilities designed to provide outdoor recreational activities. The MCEDC is also instrumental in providing the necessary resources for a wide variety of other recreational programs and activities.
Neighborhood & Development Services
The Parks and Recreation Department works closely with the Neighborhood and Development Services staff to ensure that developers and builders stay true to their commitments to adequate parks and open spaces in the neighborhoods they build within the Melissa City limits.
Organizational Partnerships
Department personnel also work closely with the Melissa Independent School District, the Melissa Chamber of Commerce, the Melissa Rotary Club, and various other civic and service organizations in developing and implementing programs, events, and activities supporting the department's mission.