KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
March 12, 2022
By Natalie Cook Clark
Katy Spring Break is here! Gas prices continue to rise, but there is plenty to occupy Katy families close to home. Katy parks entertain through creative play and even fitness. See what all you can explore this break!
Photo credit: Srini Sundarajan
You don't need to go far to find great places to explore this Spring Break. Experience nature (and save money on gas) this break at local parks. Katy has so much to offer!
BEST KATY AREA PARKS
Located off I-10 and Westgreen
281-579-4500
A little hidden gem just off I-10 and Westgreen Boulevard, Rick Rice Park has walking trails, a lighted bridge and huge inspirational words like "hope," "love," and more to keep you motivated.
Insider Tip: Don't linger after dusk or you might come across a snake or two.
Photo credit: Srini Sundarajan
5597 Gardenia Ln.
281-391-4482
Nestled in historic Katy, Mary Jo Peckham Park's amenities include mini-golf, fishing, gazebo, disk golf, pavilion, picnic tables with bbq area, restrooms, and a lighted trail.
Photo credit: Srini Sundarajan
The 32-acre park is located at the northwest corner of SH 99/Grand Parkway and Cinco Ranch Blvd., north of Cinco Ranch High School. Take a leisurely walk through Willow Fork Park to watch for butterflies visiting their special garden. The park is also equipped with boardwalks, a pedestrian bridge, disc golf, bio swales, a pavilion facility with restrooms, picnic tables, and grills.
Photo credit: Srini Sundarajan
16756 Westheimer Pkwy.
281-496-2177
Rugged and natural with plenty of shady, the trails around George Bush Park make you feel like you've traveled far out to the country. George Bush Park has it all - picnic areas with bbq grills, a boardwalk, fishing, equestrian trail, a model airplane airport, pavilion, playground, shooting range.
Photo credit: Srini Sundarajan
2500 Porter Rd.
281-496-2177
One of the most beautiful places to see the sunset, it's rugged, simple beauty can be enchanting. Enjoy a nice, quiet walk or ride under amazing sunset skies.
Photo credit: Srini Sundarajan
5900 George Bush Dr.
Visitors to the Katy Heritage Park enjoy the restored historic buildings, beautiful landscaping, and a charming bandstand pavilion. The Katy mural has become a favorite family photo spot.
Photo credit: Srini Sundarajan
More Parks to Explore
3535 War Memorial Drive
281-496-2177
2154.6 acres of land. Featuring baseball/softball fields, fishing, a community center, and more.
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
Central Green features an outdoor stage, large oak shade trees and ample outdoor seating, providing a year-round venue for community activities and entertainment.
19008 Saums Rd.
281-578-0693
Baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, picnic area with covered tables, playground, large open areas, paved trails, an archery range, and an HEB water park.
Cinco Park Rd. off South Mason Rd.
713-860-6400
Features a sensory garden, multiple varieties of swings, a slide tower and bridge connecting to a hill slide, a musical bridge, and a raindrop berm lawn in which the earthwork evokes the notion of a giant raindrop ripple in the lawn.
4702 N. Katy Hockley Cutoff Rd.
281-496-2177
Features baseball/softball fields with access to restrooms and picnic tables.
5701 Third St.
281-391-8400
The beautifully landscaped plaza offers a 18’x56′ shade structure with night lighting, benches, a water feature and commemorative brick paving.
5720 Franz Rd.
281-391-8400
Features two tournament sized baseball fields, two tournament sized softball fields, a state of the art sports lighting system, soccer field/flag football field, covered tri court basketball pavilion.
24927 Morton Ranch Rd.
281-496-2177
Featuring baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, gazebo, restrooms, picnic area with bbq, and a lighted trail.
9114 Katy Hockley Rd.
281-496-2177
232 acres of land featuring bird observation area, cricket fields, softball fields, lake boardwalk, fishing, gazebo, restrooms, a dog park, trial access and a tree farm.
17525 Katy Fwy.
281-496-2177
2.8 acres of land featuring a basketball court, gazebo, outdoor shower, bbq area with picnic tables, restrooms, sand volleyball and a walking trail.
3rd St. & Ave. D
281-391-4840
The historic Tri County park features a tranquil environment, paved walking path, benches, playground and gazebo.
5203 Heather Dawn Crt.
713-623-4531
There are two covered playgrounds and a large open area for families to enjoy.
6202 George Bush Dr.
281-391-4840
Centrally located within the City of Katy, this recently renovated park offers an exciting children’s playground with space net, two picnic pavilions with tables and a jogging trail.
443 Danover Rd.
281-391-4840
Eight acre, heavily wooded park with a large barbecue pit, covered basketball pavilion, picnic tables, playground and community building are favorites to those who use the park and facilities.
Explore Katy Neighborhoods
Most Katy neighborhoods have wonderful parks, trails, and more great places to explore.
The hiking and biking trails in Cross Creek Ranch offer miles of paved paths with gently rolling hills. Follow the trails along the lakes, and take breaks on shaded park benches, and enjoy the beautiful landscaping, home to diverse wildlife.
Photo courtesy: Elyson
Elyson has almost 30 miles of trails that weave through the subdivision. Residents can bike, run or walk on the paths that surround lakes, lead to parks, or the fruit orchards.
Don’t miss the new Bear Creek Commons Park on the north side of the community off of Elyson Blvd. It has a covered play area, outdoor fitness center, walking trails, and the perfect spot for a picnic.
Residents of Firethorne subdivision have a trail inside their neighborhood. Firethorne Lake features a .06 mile walking trail that follows its perimeter, plus a 2-mile track around the Wildlife habitat. Seating is also available along the trail.
The mature trees in Nottingham Country provide a rich landscape for the 44-acre Greenbelt Park. Two miles of asphalt trails welcome bikers and joggers, or people on a leisurely stroll taking in the open green space.
Where in Katy will you explore this Spring Break?
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