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27th Annual Katy 5K on Sept. 4

Register now before the price increases. Last year sold out in record time!

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Get Involved with the Trail's Bond Campaign

The Katy Trail 2024 City Bond Projects will bring a new entrance to the Trail and landscape restoration north of Knox.

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2025 Spring Support Campaign

Support Katy Trail operations with a gift to the spring campaign.

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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 mural installation by Hidenori Ishii located at Knox Street Crossing.

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Enhance the Katy Trail

Name a Trail feature with a donation to the Greenscape Fund

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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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Spring has Sprung on the Katy Trail

Mexican Plum Tree

This tree is typically the first to flower, usually in late February or early March, marking the end of winter in Texas. The fragrant spring blooms are highly appealing to bees and other pollinators.

Eastern Redbud Tree

These trees produce purple-pink flower clusters on bare branches in early spring, providing an excellent nectar source for local bird and butterfly populations.

Border Forsythia

Forsythia makes an excellent hedge and border, as its name suggests. Before its leaves appear, its branches are covered in abundant yellow flowers.

Flowering Quince

These are one of the first shrubs to bloom in early spring. The branches are loaded with blooms before they leaf out. They’re also hardy, tough, long-lasting and super easy to grow. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees will also savor the early flowers.

Greater Periwinkle

The Greater Periwinkle is an evergreen shrub with lavender flowers and thick, lustrous green foliage

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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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.