PARKS
Katy - City Park - Located at 5720 Franz Road
The Katy City Park contains 19.93 acres of land. Most of the area has lights, and there is a paved jogging trail winding through the park. This park features 4 softball fields, 1 hardball field, 2 concession stands, 6 tennis courts and a covered basketball pavilion. Adjacent to the playground is an air-conditioned building and covered area that can be reserved for a fee.
Katy - Harris County Park - Located at Katy Hockley Cut-Off and Morton Road
The Harris County Park consists of 100 acres featuring 4 soccer fields, 6 baseball fields, 2 pavilions, concession stands and restrooms.
Mary Jo Peckham Park - Located at 5597 Gardenia
This 5.5 acre park facility features an indoor heated, handicapped-accessible, Olympic-sized swimming pool with fully equipped barrier-free dressing rooms. It also features a beautiful playground containing equipment designed to promote integrated play between disabled and non-disabled children. The park is run by Harris County Precinct Three to provide Harris County residents with therapy for the disabled, adult exercise programs, and instruction for all ages through the American Red Cross. Some featured programs include: Adapted Aquatics Lessons, Water Aerobics, Adult Lap Swim, and Adult Instruction. For more information about the park and its programs call 281-391-4482.
Thomas Park - Located at Avenue D and 3rd Street
Thomas Park is sometimes used for outdoor weddings and photography because of its gazebo and wonderful park-like setting. Smaller children are drawn to its "little people's" playground equipment, and parents appreciate the paved walking path and benches located throughout the park.For more information please call 281-391-4840.
VFW Park - Located at 6292 6th Street at Avenue D
Katy's VFW park is nestled among many large oak trees and is shady most of the time. This park has a large covered picnic pavilion, barbecue pits and tables scattered throughout the park, and an area featuring playground equipment. The VFW Hall is a large air conditioned building containing 2 kitchens, 4 meeting rooms, 2 of which can hold groups of over 100 each. These can be rented by calling the City at 281-391-4840. A ball field is located just east of the VFW Hall and can be used by the public.
Woodsland Park - Located at 443 Danover
Woodsland Park contains 7.22 acres. It features a basketball pavilion, a large barbecue pit, and playground equipment. The building has kitchen facilities and can be reserved for use. For more information please call 281-391-4840.
