Katy Dog Park

5414 Franz, Katy TX 77493

Opened in March 2007, this off-leash park for canines of all sizes and is open every day from dawn to dusk and is one of the city’s most popular attractions. The 7-acre park offers lots of grass and trees with a third of a mile-long walking path, a wading pool for dogs, custom dog showers, and fountains accessible for both the four-legged friend and their owners. Located on the west side of the park is an agility course. This course was designed for dogs to train or exercise along with their owners with ease. The park is divided into two parts for small and large breed dogs and has public restrooms. 

Harvest Plaza

5701 Third Street, Katy TX 77493 

In the heart of downtown Historic Katy, Harvest Plaza pays tribute to Katy’s beginnings as a rice-farming community. The beautifully landscaped plaza offers a shade structure with night lighting, benches, a water feature, commemorative brick paving, and a large greenspace for recreation or relaxation.

Katy City Park

5850 Franz Road, Katy TX 77493

Sport Fields 

This sports facility is home to lighted baseball fields, softball fields, and a soccer/multipurpose field, a covered three-court basketball pavilion, six ADA accessible tennis courts, and picnic tables for year-round use. All athletic fields are available for rentals Monday through Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.  Click here to reserve a field

Katy Play Station and Outdoor Pavilion

5611 Gardenia Lane, Katy TX 77493

The state’s largest innovative playground for multiple-impaired and profoundly deaf children is also located within Katy City Park. The all-inclusive 13,000 square foot playground, custom-designed as a tribute to Katy’s namesake the MKT Rail line. This play facility is a one-of-a-kind attraction for both able and disabled bodied children and has quickly become a destination within the community for family fun recreation. Katy Play Station was featured in Today’s Playground Magazine and has received several awards for its design and contribution to the Katy community.

The Play Station Pavilion is equipped with permanent picnic tables and benches. Seats approximately 50 and is available for rental. Click here to reserve the Play Station Outdoor Pavilion 

Katy Arboretum

2046 Katy City Park Road, Katy TX 77493
The Katy Arboretum Building is closed until further notice.

The Katy Arboretum was developed as a joint venture with the City of Katy, CenterPoint Energy, and Keep Katy Beautiful. The three-acre park was designed as an educational green space to promote CenterPoint Energy's Right Tree Right Place initiative. The Arboretum features various species of trees with educational plaques and is a popular location for families, scout groups, and tourists. Inside the park is The Arboretum Building that can be rented for parties, baby and bridal showers, and other events. The park features a play structure, outdoor BBQ grill, patio with picnic-style seating, and a tranquil walking path.

Arboretum Pavilion
There are two pavilion spaces at the Arboretum. One is equipped with a barbeque put and picnic table and the other is a larger space with two tables and plenty of space for your own tables or chairs. Both pavilions can accommodate approximately 50 people total. Click here to reserve the Arboretum Outdoor Pavilion

Katy Heritage Park

5990 George Bush Drive, Katy TX 77493

Established in 2003 as a joint project with the City of Katy and the Katy Heritage Society, Heritage Park is best known for its restored historic buildings, beautiful landscaping, the Tradition Bank bandstand gazebo and brick paved patio. To tour the historic homes, or for more information regarding events or photography in the park, please visit www.katyheritagesociety.com or contact the Katy Heritage Society directly at: (281) 377-5710; or katyheritagesociety@outlook.com

MKT Railroad Depot and Park

5615 1st St, Katy, TX 77493

This historic train station with life-sized exhibits and a quaint, red caboose car on-display provides an eye-catching landmark for historic downtown Katy. Currently serving as a museum, we recommend new-comers and history seekers alike to make this one of their must-see stops during their visit. The oldest independent nonprofit in Katy - The Katy Heritage Society, operates the museum and owns the red caboose. They can be contacted at www.katyheritagesociety.com.

Thomas Park

5919 Fourth Street, Katy TX 77493

A small, historic facility located at the edge of Historic Downtown Katy, Thomas Park is the location of the Tri-County marker where the borders of Harris, Waller and Fort Bend Counties intersect. Thomas Park attracts visitors to its tranquil environment, paved walking path, benches, playground, and gazebo. Thomas Park is a popular location for photographers, small weddings, and family gatherings and the gazebo is available for rental. Click here to reserve the Thomas Park Gazebo

Town Park

Town Park Boulevard and Katy Hockley Cut-off

The large, open green space at this park provides a beautiful walking scape along the 2/3 mile trail.

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Park

6202 George Bush Drive, Katy TX 77493

Centrally located within the City of Katy, this wooded park offers an exciting children’s playground, with a large pyramid rope climber, a picnic pavilion with tables, a walking path, and public restrooms. This park is the location for the bi-annual Community Campouts and Katy Summer Nights series.

VFW Park's large outdoor pavilion (30′ x 60′) is equipped with permanent concrete tables and benches, seats approximately 96, nearby restroom access, and is available for rentals.  Click here to reserve the VFW Park Pavilion

Electricity at the VFW Park pavilions is currently not available. The pavilion at Katy City Park or Woodsland Park has electrical access, if needed. 

Woodsland Park

443 Danover Road, Katy TX 77494

True to its name, Woodsland Park is a heavily wooded 7-acre park with amenities that cater to individuals and groups looking for a park with a more secluded atmosphere. The park features a covered basketball court, picnic tables, playground, an outdoor pavilion with a large barbecue pit, and a community center.

Outdoor Pavilion
The covered space can accommodate up to 50 people and is equipped with picnic tables, a large barbeque pit and may be rented out. Note: The basketball court is not included as part of this reservation and will remain open to the public during your event. Click here to reserve the Woodsland Park Pavilion.

Community Center
Great for for bridal or baby showers, birthday parties, or other related events. The Community Center is 1,333 square feet (31′ x 43′) and is equipped with indoor restrooms and approximately 14, 6-foot rectangular tables, and 60 folding chairs. Maximum occupancy is 100. Note: Wi-Fi and audio visual connections not available. The basketball court is not included as part of this reservation and will remain open to the public during your event.

Submit a request for your desired date and time online. You will receive a quote for the cost of your rental and instructions for next steps via email. Click here to submit a request for the Community Center.

Please note that submitting a request does not guarantee that we will be able to accommodate your rental. We will honor all requests in the order that they are received. 

Downloads: Map of Katy Parks | Park Amenities List | Katy City Park Field Map

FAQS: Frequently Asked Questions 

For questions, please contact the Parks & Recreation Office at 281.391.4840 or katyparks@cityofkaty.com