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Katy Area Guide

Katy is a city located in Fort Bend, Harris, and Waller Counties in Texas, within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. The population was approximately 11,775 at the 2000 census. Katy was recently the location of one of the ten large red balloons in the DARPA Network Challenge on December 5, 2009. The balloon was stationed in Katy Park. In 2009 the Gadberry Group named Katy as one of nine "9 from 2009" most notable high growth areas in the United States.

History

Katy is named for the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad that ran through Katy in the 19th century. Katy was once known as Cane Island. The name is derived from Cane Island Creek which runs just west of downtown. Cane Creek is a branch of Buffalo Bayou. The origins of the name Cane Island are believed to be from the fact that Katy was once a major sugar cane producer and rice producer.

Parks and Recreation

Parks and Recreation

Residents and visitors of the Katy area place great emphasis on outdoor recreation. City and neighborhood parks provide many recreational opportunities as do networks of hike and bike trails that link neighborhoods to the massive grouping of parks along our eastern edge. Bear Creek Park, Cullen Park and George Bush Park provide a 20,000 plus acre green buffer between the Katy area and the rest of the metro region.

Katy area parks feature amenities such as baseball fields, equestrian trails, fishing, golf courses, jogging trails, picnic grounds, playgrounds, ponds, shooting ranges, soccer fields, tennis courts and other goodies right within our community.

Attractions and Activities

Katy offers numerous exciting attractions and activities that are sure to please everyone in your family. Come take a hot air balloon ride or visit the Forbidden Gardens. Whatever you choose, don’t forget your camera!

Air Texas Balloon Adventures

Air Texas Balloon Adventures provides hot air balloon rides in Houston and other great Texas locations. Air Texas Balloon Adventures is open year round, weather permitting and meets in the Katy area.

Forbidden Gardens

Forbidden Gardens invites you back in time to experience some of the most significant historic and cultural sites in China today. As home to one of the most ancient civilizations in world, many of its historical sites are considered to be among the world's wonders. Here you are offered a chance to visit two of these historic sites, without ever having to leave Texas.

Lacenterra at Cinco Ranch

Lacenterra blends uptown style and old town charm. There is upscale shopping and dining in a Main Street-styled setting reminiscent of days-gone-by. The central courtyard, Heritage Square, doubles as a town stage for residents and guests hosting year-round special events including: holiday celebrations, community festivals, concerts, theatre performances, The Farmers Market at LaCenterra on Saturdays and more.

Events

Katy is home to many exciting events for you and your family to participate in. For ideas, visit the link below.
For details on events in the area please visit http://ci.katy.tx.us/family.html

For more details about Katy, TX please visit: http://ci.katy.tx.us/