ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS
Alkek Velodrome
19008 Saums Rd. (In Cullen Park)
(281) 578-0693
The site of the 1989 Texas Track Championships.
The 333-meter track is banked 9 - 33 degrees.
Call for bicycle riding schedule.
American Shooting Center
George Bush Park
16500 Westheimer Parkway
(281) 556-8199
Bear Creek Park Bicycle/Hiking Trail
Bear Creek Park
3535 War Memorial Drive
Dick Scobee Model Airplane Park
George Bush Park
16756 Westheimer Parkway
(281) 556-8199
Forbidden Gardens
23500 Franz Road
(281) 347-8000
This unique museum is the only one of its kind in the United States
and has been featured in numerous magazines including National
Geographic. Two large exhibits recreate the Forbidden City and the
tomb of the first emperor of China, Emperor Qin, on over 40 acres.
The outdoor museum is designed to educate the public on Chinese
history. Buildings, landmarks and monuments on the "walled in
capitol" recreate the mysterious past of the Middle Kingdom.
George Bush Park
16000 Westheimer Parkway
Very large recreation park and nature area. A place to enjoy everything from community events, fishing, picnics to soccer. Includes a dog park and has
many pavillions throughout the park.
Katy Heritage Museum
6202 George Bush Drive
(281) 391-4800
The newly opened Katy Heritage Museum features equipment for
rice farming as well as manu local artifacts.
Katy Heritage Park
5990 George Bush Drive
(281) 391-4800
The park includes restored historical buildings, including the Wright
Museum, the Featherston House and old Post Office.
Katy Mills Mall
Katy Mills is a 1.3 million square foot retail establishment and
entertainment center.
Katy Prairie
(713) 523-6135
The Katy Prairie is natural wetlands that is excellent for hunting,
bird watching and nature studies.
Mary Jo Peckham Park
Franz Road
A Katy City Park designed for the families of Katy to enjoy the outdoors
and more. Community center offers many classes from aquatics to
wellness. A man-made lake is stocked with many varieties of fish
including catfish, bass, and rainbow trout (check Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department for stocking dates). There is also plenty of areas
for the enjoyment of children of all ages including a putt-putt golf course.
Military Museum of Texas
18000 Groeschke
(281) 599-9666
Tours Available
Texas Maze at Dewberry Farm
7705 FM 362
Brookshire, TX
(281) 934-FARM (3276)
Veterans Museum
6202 George Bush Park
(281) 391-8387
The "G.I. Joe Museum" in VFW Park features exhibits of every foreign
conflict involving the United States. Also recalled are the careers of the
130 members of the VFW group, which includes men and women from
every branch of the armed services who served our country in combat.
Veteran War Memorial
Bear Creek Park
3535 War Memorial Drive
Wildlife Habitat and Aviary
Bear Creek Park
3535 War Memorial Drive