Katy Parks and Trails to Know this Summer

KATY MAGAZINE NEWS

May 21, 2024

By Natalie Cook Clark

Katy students start Summer break this week! Check out the parks, go for a walk, jog, or take a bike ride through Katy's awesome hiking and biking trails! Get outside and enjoy family time.

Storm Damage and Summer Park Info

Get ready for Summer and get to know your local parks. Katy ISD wraps up their school year this Thursday and families will have time to explore outdoors.

Thursday's storm caused damage to many areas across the Katy area. John Paul Landing Park and Rushing Park are currently closed because of storm damage.

Follow the City of Katy Parks and Recreation on Facebook as they post information on summer camps and events all held at Katy city parks.

Exploring Your Neighborhood

Cane Island

Enjoy miles of winding trails through one of Katy’s newest subdivisions. Walk, run, or bike, alone or with the family, through the well-cared-for trails throughout Cane Island.

Cinco Ranch

Katy’s Cinco Ranch community features many subdivisions offering peaceful, tree-lined trails. The scenic paths, of varying lengths, loop around lakes and creeks in the neighborhoods. Click here for a link to trails.

Cross Creek Ranch

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.

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. A new part, Bear Creek Commons has a dog park, outdoor fitness center, and more to explore!

Firethorne

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.

Nottingham Country

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.

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Walking, Biking, and Hiking Trails

Bear Creek Park

3535 War Memorial Dr.

281-496-2177

2.01 miles walking trail inside the park

Cullen Park

19008 Saums Rd.

281-578-0693

5 miles of trails throughout the park

Eagle Ranch West Pocket Park

5754 ½ Eagle Sky Blvd.

281-496-2177

4.38 acres with a 0.67-mile walking trail

Fry Road Park

19818 Franz Rd.

281-496-2177

5.3 acres of land with a .24 mile walking trail with access to picnic tables and restrooms

Photo: Diana Garza

George Bush Hike and Bike Trail

16756 Westheimer Pkwy.

281-496-2177

11.36 miles trail

Katy-Harris County Park

24927 Morton Ranch Rd.

281-496-2177

0.75-mile trail

Malcolm E. Beckendorff Family Park

1815 Katyland Dr.

281-496-2177

2.47 acres of land with a 0.46-mile trail that has access to restrooms and picnic tables

Mary Jo Peckham Park

5597 Gardenia Ln.

281-391-4482

A 0.77 mile-trail

Mason Road Park

3418 North Mason Rd.

281-496-2177

1.6 mile-trail on 6 acres of land with access to a gazebo and picnic tables

Mason Creek Hike & Bike Trail

2500 Porter Rd.

281-496-2177

2.35 miles trail with access to fishing

Mayde Creek South Hike & Bike Trail

2650 1/2 Greenhouse Road

281-496-2177

1.7-mile trail with access to an exercise area and picnic tables

Paul D. Rushing Park

9114 Katy Hockley Rd.

281-496-2177

2.13-mile trail

Rick Rice Park

Off of Westgreen Blvd., near Kingsland Blvd.

Features two walking trails, a 1-mile trail and a 20-mile trail, connected by a pedestrian bridge

Saums Park

20002 Beechview Ln.

281-496-2177

1 acre of land with a .03-mile walking trail

Sergeant JR Hatch Park

17525 Katy Fwy.

281-496-2177

.08-mile walking trail

Willow Fork Park Trail Loop

Cinco Ranch Blvd. and Hwy. 99

0.9-mile loop trail

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