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Katy Railroad Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 173 Google reviews · Running trail in Rowlett, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Katy Railroad Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Open area featuring basketball goals, soccer fields and a playground for kids.
What runners say about Katy Railroad Park
“It's very well maintained and it has a nice playground, a Pavillion, a soccer court and a walking trail!”
“Nice walking circle but limited shade.”
“Unfortunately, there's a small concrete plant nearby, so it's not the most peaceful.”
This path has restrooms and they are clean. There's a playground for the kids and there's open fields as well as a basketball court and even a pavilion. Great place that is tucked away from the noise 👍
Great little park to go on a jog, take a picnic, or kick a soccer ball around. The city is in the process of adding more formal soccer fields here now. Those are still under construction.
This is a nice, clean park with a half mile sidewalk loop around the perimeter. Unfortunately, there's a small concrete plant nearby, so it's not the most peaceful.
The walking path is nearly a perfect 1/2 mile. The whole area is very well-maintained and clean. There are private bathrooms, a small play area, park benches, tables, basketball court, and a soccer field to be able to play at. The whole area is very well done and the trees are pretty.
Trail conditions & character
“Amenities include a half court basketball court, a covered playground, soccer nets, pavilion with tables, bodyweight exercise stations, as well as restrooms on site.”
“Unfortunately, there's a small concrete plant nearby, so it's not the most peaceful.”
“This is a nice, clean park with a half mile sidewalk loop around the perimeter.”
“Sometimes there is a funky smell, but most of the time its nice and fresh in the evening and I wish they had lights for night time.”
Plan your run at Katy Railroad Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiterowlett.com
- Phone+1 972-412-6170
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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