Top Attractions

Historic sites, beautiful parks, plenty of community events and celebrations—Katy has it all! History intermingles with the present throughout the city, visible on the streets of its historic downtown, in its many rich museums, even in its beautiful parks. Visit the Katy Heritage Museum, the Katy Veterans Memorial Museum, the Katy Heritage Park Historical Homes, or Railroad Park and take a walk through time. For more modern attractions, the Katy Mills Shopping Mall offers a plethora of shopping and dining options.

Outdoor Recreation

Eight parks throughout Katy offer just about every desirable amenity, including ball fields, soccer and football fields, basketball and tennis courts, picnic areas, playgrounds designed to accommodate able and disabled children, dog parks, wooded and natural areas, community and senior centers, even historical sites and community events. Katy is also proud of its Keep Katy Beautiful project, which focuses on preservation and beautification of the city through special projects, events, and fundraisers.

Access/Employment

Located off of Interstate 10, Katy is an easy commute into Houston for big-city amenities or employment. Downtown Houston is only about a 30-minute drive. Katy is conveniently situated just outside the Energy Corridor of Houston, which means that several large companies, including BP America, are stationed just outside of the city.

City Events

Popular community events include:

• Katy Police Fish Fry & Auction
• City-Wide Garage Sale
• Rice Harvest Festival
• Katy Freedom/July 4 Celebration
• Folk Life Festival
• Katy Livestock Show & Rodeo
• Christmas Tree Lighting

Local Schools

Katy is served by the Katy Independent School District, which offers three elementary schools, two middle schools, and Katy High School, as well as specialized schools and learning centers such as the Miller Career & Technology Center, the Opportunity Awareness Center, the Kenneth D. Welch Outdoor Learning Center, and the Aristoi Classical Academy.