City of Katy-Parks and Recreation

06/05/2025

🎡 The Carnival is BACK for 2025 — and the deals are unbeatable!

🎟️ All-day unlimited rides & games for just $30
🎟️ Go big with a Weekend Pass for only $50

Run, don’t walk — grab your passes before they’re gone!
(Festival admission required. Carnival passes sold separately.)

🎡 The CARNIVAL is BACK at the Katy Rice Harvest Festival! 🎉
This year, enjoy ALL-DAY PASSES for unlimited rides and games:

🎟️ $30 – Single Day Pass
🎟️ $50 – Weekend Pass (Best Value!)

✨ Please note: A festival admission ticket is required to access the carnival area. Carnival passes do not include general admission to the festival.

Join us October 11–12, 2025, for food, fun, music, and unforgettable memories!
Get your tickets now 👉 https://www.eventeny.com/events/katy-rice-harvest-festival-2025-20431/

05/30/2025

✨ Come see us at the brand-new Visitors Center in Historic Town Square!
📍 5718 2nd Street

We're open today until 5 PM, with regular hours:
🕙 Thursday–Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
🕚 Sunday: 11 AM – 5 PM

Stop in to learn more about the area, plan your visit, and discover all the hidden gems around town!

05/30/2025

Your chance to be a part of shaping Thomas Park is almost passed! The survey will be CLOSED at the end of the day tomorrow May 31st! DON'T MISS OUT!

Fill out a brief survey and give us your thoughts and suggestions for one of Katy's landmark park renovations.

***Your feedback will create our roadmap for the Thomas Park renovation planning!***

Click the link: https://forms.office.com/r/5wWJK2zkiG (or scan the QR code) to access the Thomas Park Community Survey. Let your voice be heard—and don’t forget to share it with your neighbors, friends, and family

05/29/2025

Don't miss out on your chance to help shape the future of Thomas Park! Fill out a brief survey and give us your thoughts and suggestions for one of Katy's landmark park renovations. The survey will be CLOSED at the end of the day May 31st!

***Your feedback will create our roadmap for the Thomas Park renovation planning!***

Click the link: https://forms.office.com/r/5wWJK2zkiG (or scan the QR code) to access the Thomas Park Community Survey. Let your voice be heard—and don’t forget to share it with your neighbors, friends, and family!

05/27/2025

Happy ! The Johnny Nelson Katy Heritage Museum will hold a summer class for children to learn embroidery cross-stitching.

This is a beginner-level class open to boys and girls in grades 4, 5, and 6. All necessary materials will be provided. Students are strongly encouraged to attend every class in order to finish their project.

Registration is now open, and space is limited to 12 students.

Tuition is $10 and covers all six classes.

https://register2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/txkaty.wsc/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=3051154

The Johnny Nelson Katy Heritage Museum and MKT Depot Museum are open Thursday-Saturday from 10am to 5pm, and Sunday from 11am to 5pm. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

05/20/2025

Our Thomas Park Public Input Meeting starts NOW!

Drop in at the Katy Civic Center (910 Avenue C) anytime until 7:30 PM to explore early concepts and share your ideas for reimagining Thomas Park. Make sure your voice is heard!

If you are unable to attend, you can still provide feedback through the Thomas Park Community Survey, which will be open through the end of the month. Scan the QR Code on the flyer or click the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/5wWJK2zkiG.

05/20/2025

Quick reminder—our Thomas Park Town Hall starts at 5:00 PM!

Drop in at the Katy Civic Center (910 Avenue C) anytime between 5:00 and 7:30 PM to explore early concepts and share your ideas for reimagining Thomas Park. It’s a casual, come-and-go format—stop by whenever it works for you.

There’s still time to make your voice heard—see you soon!

Can’t make it tonight? You can still provide feedback through the Thomas Park Community Survey, which will be open through the end of the month. Scan the QR Code on the flyer or click the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/5wWJK2zkiG.

05/20/2025

***We’re reimagining Thomas Park, and we need your input TONIGHT!***

Join us for the Thomas Park Site Plan Public Input Meeting May 20th from 5:00–7:30 PM (this evening) at the Katy Civic Center (910 Avenue C, Katy, TX 77493). This come-and-go event is your opportunity to review early site plan ideas, talk with the project team, and share your vision for the future of Katy’s most historic park.

What do you see in the future of Thomas Park? More shade? A new playground? Upgraded walking paths?

Can’t make it to the meeting or want to share more ideas later?

You can still provide feedback by taking the Thomas Park Community Survey, open through the end of the month. Whether you complete it before or after the meeting, your input will help shape the final plan.

Scan the QR code in the graphic or click here to participate:
https://forms.office.com/r/5wWJK2zkiG

This is Katy’s park. Let’s design it together.

05/17/2025

Summer is almost here—and so is Week 1 of Camp!

The countdown is on: our first week of summer camp kicks off May 26th, and spots are filling up fast. Whether your child loves sports, STEM, cooking, crafts, or just playing outdoors, we’ve got something fun lined up every single week. We have even added a new Basketball Camp!

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Register now and lock in your child’s summer adventure before it’s full!

📍 Camps take place at Woodsland Community Center and VFW Post 9182
📅 Weekly sessions run from May 26 through August 8
🔗 Sign up here: www.cityofkaty.com/camps or scan the QR code on the flyer!

Let’s make this summer the best one yet—see you at camp!

The City of Katy Parks and Recreation Department operates and maintains parks within Katy City Limits

05/14/2025

***We’re reimagining Thomas Park, and we need your input!***

Join us for the Thomas Park Site Plan Public Input Meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 5:00–7:30 PM at the Katy Civic Center (910 Avenue C, Katy, TX 77493). This come-and-go event is your opportunity to review early site plan ideas, talk with the project team, and share your vision for the future of Katy’s most historic park.

What do you see in the future of Thomas Park? More shade? A new playground? Upgraded walking paths?

Can’t make it to the meeting or want to share more ideas later?

You can still provide feedback by taking the Thomas Park Community Survey, open through the end of the month. Whether you complete it before or after the meeting, your input will help shape the final plan.

Scan the QR code in the graphic or click here to participate:
https://forms.office.com/r/5wWJK2zkiG

This is Katy’s park. Let’s design it together.