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Become a Friend of the Katy Trail

Annual membership donations support the Trail and provide members access to events and discounts.

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Katy Trail Art

Check out the Fall 2024 Art Installation by Eddie Martinez at Thomsen Overlook

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North Texas Giving Day 2024

The generous KT community gave over $89,000 to the Trail on this special day of giving.

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Enhance the Katy Trail

Name a bench, tree, or flower bed with a donation to the Greenscape Fund.

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D CEO Recognition

The FKT Major Gifts Team was a 2023 D CEO Magazine Nonprofit Award Finalist.

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About the Trail

Privately funded and supported by the community, the historic Katy Trail is built on an old railroad line and has quickly become an iconic destination for the people of Dallas. The Friends of the Katy Trail organization is the principal fundraiser for the Trail. Through generous donations and private support from businesses and individuals, the Katy Trail remains in peak condition for residents and visitors alike to enjoy Dallas’ beautiful, natural trail.
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Fall and Winter Colors Make a Splash on the Katy Trail

Yaupon Holly

In winter, this small tree produces berries, and its evergreen leaves create a perfect visual on the Trail for the holiday season. In spring, it blooms with beautiful small white flowers, ideal for the season!

American Elm Tree

The American Elm, a majestic symbol of natural beauty, graces the Katy Trail with its expansive canopy of vibrant yellow leaves, signaling the arrival of fall and winter. This prepares us for the beautiful scene on the Trail. Plus, who doesn’t love running through fall and winter leaves?

Japanese Maple

The Japanese maple features fiery red, hand-shaped leaves with five-pointed lobes resembling a palm. Next time you're on the trail, check them out!

Mexican Buckeye Tree

The Mexican Buckeye Tree produces beautiful pink flowers in spring and sunshine yellow leaves in fall and winter, providing year-round amazing colors on the Katy Trail.

Monk Parakeets

These chatty birds keep the Katy Trail buzzing, and their vibrant lime green colors make them stand out during the fall and winter.

Support the Katy Trail

Maintaining the 3.5 mile Trail comes with an annual price tag of over $1.5 million. In order to keep the Katy Trail clean, safe, and beautiful we need support from everyone who loves the Katy Trail to join us in our efforts.
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Friends Of The Katy Trail
+1 (214) 303-1180 | office@katytraildallas.org
3102 Maple Avenue, Suite 230
Dallas, Texas 75201
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The mission of Friends of the Katy Trail is to maintain, enhance and advocate for the Katy Trail as the premier trail for recreation, wellness, and alternative transportation in the City of Dallas.

Your participation helps to support the amenities that those who walk, run, cycle, commute, and gather on the Trail enjoy. We partner with you through memberships, event sponsorships, and individual and corporate support to keep the Trail running in peak condition.