Katy Area to Celebrate Grand Re-Opening of John Paul Landing Environmental Center

KATY MAGAZINE NEWS

May 20, 2022

By Natalie Cook Clark

John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center officially opened during the COVID pandemic and was denied the fanfare it deserved. The center will celebrate a grand re-opening tomorrow free activities and nature activities that Katy families can enjoy.

Photo credit: The John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center

Free Katy Family Fun

Katy-area families can enjoy a ribbon cutting, crafts, games, prizes and more as the John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center (9950 Katy Hockley Road) celebrates is grand re-opening tomorrow, Saturday May 21, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Learn About Nature

The center offers fishing opportunities, nature activities, food trucks, a DJ, street performer, and archery.

"Parks like John Paul Landing provide important recreational and quality of life benefits for Harris County residents,” says Commissioner R. Jack Cagle. “Our new environmental education center provides a beautiful place for residents to gather and learn about nature. I’m proud to support this beneficial facility."

Photo credit: The John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center

The John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center is just a 3-minute drive from where Katy ISD plans to build their newest junior high and high school at 25747 Longenbaugh Road. As the Katy-area continues to expand north, this center will prove to be a great benefit to promote nature and time outside to many families.

The Center is inside a 865-acre park with several permanent displays, as well as games and activities for all to enjoy.

Families can compare their “wingspan” to that of local birds, explore the Discovery Room, or take part in many nature-related programs.

Multiple displays offer a glimpse into eco-regions of Texas such as Katy, local watersheds, and layers of the lake.

Photo credit: The John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center

Once you’ve learned about the local environment and its inhabitants, explore the 170-acre lake, fishing piers, trails, and playgrounds.

The John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center is also sure to become a popular Katy photo spot as Katy families can enjoy nature in a local setting.