A water park with a resort-style swimming pool, 2 water slides and a children´s spray park offers refreshing fun for every member of the family, and a Children´s Garden invites the youngest ones to clamber over boulders and fallen timbers, explore a dry stream bed, and witness the cycle of life in a butterfly garden. 

At the heart of this recreation complex is The Lakehouse, featuring architecture inspired by historic Texas train depots.  The Lakehouse has spacious indoor and outdoor gathering areas for up to 100, and residents can reserve this facility for meetings and special events.

 

Most current and future new-home construction in Cinco Ranch is located west of Katy Gaston Rd., which is represented by the Cinco Ranch Residential Association II and includes the Spring Green Recreation Center and a host of future planned amenities.

Like many communities of its size, Cinco Ranch has more than one Homeowners Association, which has the benefit of giving homeowners a collectively stronger voice about issues affecting them closest to home in their individual neighborhoods.  Other Cinco Ranch amenities, including The Beach Club and The Water Park, are part of the community´s first HOA, the Cinco Residential Property Association. Please visit the Simply Cinco New Home Information Center for additional information.

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Education

Cinco Ranch is proud to offer first-class education from pre-school through graduate school, from highly regarded institutions including the Katy Independent School District, University of Houston System at Cinco Ranch and Houston Community College System.

All of Cinco Ranch's 7,400 acres are located in the flourishing Katy Independent School District. KISD offers an outstanding instructional program, with faculty, facilities, equipment and materials that are among the best in the state. In the 2007-08 school year, more than 53,000 students are served by 47 schools - including six high schools.

KISD has completed ten schools to date in Cinco Ranch, providing neighborhood education for students in grades Pre-K through 12. Please contact KISD directly with any questions and to obtain the most current school district boundaries and any other information regarding the school district. 

Katy ISD:  www.katyisd.org 

Educational opportunities at Cinco Ranch continue way beyond high school. The community is home to the University of Houston System at Cinco Ranch, offering more than 30 Bachelor's and Master's degrees.   Add a growing number of private schools and preschools, and it's easy to see why education comes first at Cinco Ranch.
 


Primary

All parents want to give their children the best headstart in life. That's why Cinco Ranch is proudly served by five Katy ISD onsite elementary schools.

Katy ISD uses proven instructional strategies so that children learn basic skills to build a foundation where critical thinking and other higher order thought processes are developed. To prepare students for the 21st century, state-of-the-art technology is used in the instructional programs. Along with regular classrooms, each KISD elementary school contains art, music, and resource classrooms, as well as a library, computer lab, gymnasium and cafeteria. KISD offers a full-day Kindergarten program.

Secondary

There is no underestimating the importance of high quality secondary education in today's fast-changing and competitive world.

Cinco Ranch students benefit from junior and senior high schools that receive strong support from the community. Several secondary schools, including Cinco Ranch Junior High and Cinco Ranch High and the new Seven Lakes High School, are located on-site in state-of-the-art facilities.

KISD students consistently score well above the national average on standardized tests. More than 80% of high school graduates in Katy ISD go on to college.

All KISD junior high schools have adopted the middle school education approach that is sensitive to the academic, social and emotional needs of the adolescent.

KISD high schools are trailblazers when it comes to innovative course offerings. For example, students may enroll in college courses that earn dual high school credit (courses that earn both high school and college credit) or take Advanced Placement classes and AP exams for college credit. A multitude of elective courses address individual interests and aptitudes.

Gifted And Talented

Throughout all grade levels, KISD students identified as gifted and talented participate in Challenge, a program that seeks to develop critical and creative thinking, problem solving, skills of independent inquiry and research skills and affective learning. Through the use of appropriate curriculum, Challenge provides gifted and talented students the opportunity to develop their individual interests and abilities.

The thematic, differentiated curriculum includes mentor programs, Destination Imagination, creative problem solving competition, curriculum-related field trips, community involvement and independent study that allows interested students the opportunity to pursue in-depth topics of personal interest.

Identification of students eligible for acceptance into the Challenge program are based on achievement, aptitude and creative/productive thinking scores, as well as parent and teacher recommendations.

Special Needs

One of Katy ISD's goals is to provide students with disabilities valuable educational experiences that prepare them for the future. Therefore, each student with a disability has the opportunity to participate in an appropriate educational setting designed to meet his/her individual needs.

Most students with disabilities can be taught on their home school campus by the regular classroom teacher with support provided by special education professionals. Since all students need to have a sense of belonging, it is important to include students with disabilities with their peer groups.

The Special Education Department adheres to a continuum of program options and related services to meet the needs of eligible disabled students. These include, mainstream, Content Mastery Centers, itinerant services, helping teacher, resource, self-contained, vocational, hospital and home-bound programs, regional day school for the deaf, preschool programs for children with disabilities, early childhood intervention, extended-year services, Braille instruction and orientation and mobility instruction.

The Special Education Advisory Council serves as a resource network and a forum for dialog on special education issues in the Katy Independent School District.

University of Houston System at Cinco Ranch

What other master-planned community in the Houston area has an on-site university? At The University of Houston System at Cinco Ranch, students can take online, televised and face-to-face classes to earn more than 30 Bachelor's and Master's degrees offered by the four UH System campuses (University of Houston, UH-Clear Lake, UH-Downtown and UH-Victoria).

UH System at Cinco Ranch also offers several teaching certificates, along with professional training for career advancement.

Built on land donated by Cinco Ranch, the campus features a 36,000 square-foot building with 25 classrooms, computer labs, a student lounge, and videoconference rooms. With recent facility enhancements for electronic course delivery and library access, students at UH System at Cinco Ranch enjoy the same level of electronic services as those taking classes at one of the four UH System universities.
 
University of Houston System @ Cinco Ranch:  www.uhsa.uh.edu/cr/
 
University of Houston:          www.uh.edu
Texas Southern University:    www.tsu.edu
Houston Baptist University:   www.hbu.edu
Rice University:                  www.rice.edu
University of St. Thomas:     www.stthom.edu
Houston Community College: www.hccs.cc.tx.us

 

For a list of the schools within Cinco Ranch, please click here 

Golf

Covering 167 scenic acres, The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch is one of our community's most high-profile features. The Golf Club, owned by Evergreen Alliance Golf Limited (EAGL), is an 18-hole, par-71 daily fee course, characterized by 50 sand traps and nine water hazards unfolding amid the rise and fall of sculptured topography.

As challenging as it is beautiful, The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch can test the mettle of even the most skilled golfer, while offering the average player, or beginner, the opportunity to play an enjoyable round of golf.

Cinco Ranch residents currently enjoy preferred tee times, greens discounts and other perks. The Club's Junior Golf Academy and Junior Golf Association offer great ways to introduce the entire family to the classic game of golf.

The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch offers its popular Junior Golf Academy each summer. A great way to introduce children ages 6-17 to the game, the Academy emphasizes fun and fellowship, along with instruction in the fundamentals of a sound golf swing. Junior tournaments are open to junior golfers of all playing abilities who are members of The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch Junior Golf Association. For more information on The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch, call 281-395-4653 or visit The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch Web site.


LOCATION

Located 32 miles from downtown Houston, Cinco Ranch is the brightest star in West Houston,a leader in the Houston region in quality growth.

At Cinco Ranch, Newland Communities is constantly striving to offer home buyers the broadest array of new homes by leading builders, at prices from the $170,000s to over $1 million. Located in Katy Texas, home buyers will find Cinco Ranch full of traditional single-family homes in various price ranges, along with exclusive custom and estate homes, and low-maintenance lifestyle homes.  We even have a unique lifestyle neighborhood for homebuyers 55 and over. 

Our 7,600-acre master plan devotes hundreds of acres to recreation. Part of the acclaimed Katy Independent School District, Cinco Ranch is already home to eleven Katy ISD schools.  But most of all, we think it's our community spirit.  It is the Cinco Ranch Advantage.



Parks And Greenbelts

The parks of Cinco Ranch range from neighborhood pocket parks, where you can amble over with a book or stroller, to major neighborhood recreation centers offering everything from swimming pools to tennis courts. Lakefront parks are located along 14-acre South Lake, which offers fishing, sailing and paddle boating for residents. A three-acre recreation area is nestled along the shore of Park Lake, our second-largest lake.

Cinco Ranch has a growing network of greenbelt trails, making it possible to jog, bike or rollerblade between just about every neighborhood, recreational facility and school in the community. When you really want a workout, challenge yourself to try the multi-station Exer-Trail. Cinco Ranch also has a unique Bayou Nature Trail, extending nearly four miles and preserving almost 70 acres of woodland and wetland habitat.  Plans are currently underway to connect the Bayou Nature Trail to the Buffalo Bayou Hike And Bike Trail.  This will allow residents of Cinco Ranch to ride their bikes from the Grand Parkway to Beltway 8 - a 26 mile bike trail.  More information on the new trail system can be found at the Energy Corridor Trail And Parks Web site.

George Bush Park, a 7,800-acre haven for recreation, borders Cinco Ranch. This park features amenities such as Houston's only official model airplane park, an equestrian nature trail, wildlife management areas, and the American Shooting Center. George Bush Park and neighboring parks in West Houston comprise the nation's largest urban park system, preserving 28,000 acres.

YMCA

The YMCA's modern, 40,000-square-foot building has 5,000 square feet of cardio and free weight equipment, including treadmills, bikes, stairclimbers, EFX Cross Trainers and a Cybex strength training circuit. The group exercise program offers more than 75 classes in aerobics, kickboxing, pilates, yoga and much more.

The YMCA offers free Child Watch and Kid Watch services for members. Parents can work out in good conscience, knowing their children are in good hands and enjoying enriching, age-appropriate toys and activities. The YMCA also offers Before and After School programs for children ages 5-12 in most Katy ISD elementary schools. Other activities include Spring Break and Winter Break camps.

The YMCA's youth sports programs are designed to provide young children with positive experiences in sports including soccer, flag football, volleyball, basketball and baseball. Other youth activities include Tae Kwon Do, Dance, Teen Fitness and Babysitting Certification.

Fort Bend County Library

Located in the Village Center at Cinco Ranch Boulevard and Commercial Center Boulevard is the Cinco Ranch branch of the Fort Bend County Library System. The 33,500-square-foot building has a computer lab that allows for users to participate in teleconferencing and distance education. A central atrium and wall of windows gives visitors views overlooking the lake, which provides a relaxing environment conducive to reading. The library also features two meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 190 people and two conference rooms that accommodate up to 32 people. For more information, call 281-395-1311 or visit the Fort Bend County Library website.

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Healthcare

The Katy area is served by a number of leading healthcare providers, including:

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital

A full-service community hospital with specialties including emergency services, orthopedic surgery, oncology and women's services.

5602 Medical Center Drive
Katy, Texas 77494
281-392-1111

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital

Expanded in 2003 with the opening of a new nine-story hospital tower. Major services include comprehensive heart services, pediatric and adolescent care, women's services, cancer services, a 24-hour emergency center, and state-of-the-art imaging services.

920 Frostwood
Houston, Texas 77024
713-932-3000

Christus St. Catherine Hospital

This hospital provides a vast array of patient services delivered in an unconventional way. The hospital is designed, equipped and staffed to address the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs of its patients.

701 S. Fry Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 599-5700
 
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Other useful links:

 
Cinco Ranch Homeowners Association:  www.cincoranchpoa.com

Cinco Ranch Ladies Club:  http://www.cincoranchladiesclub.com/

Katy Chamber of Commerce:  http://www.katychamber.com/

Westpark Tollway:  http://www.hctra.com/

Harris County:  http://www.co.harris.tx.us/

Fort Bend County:  http://www.co.fort-bend.tx.us/

Katy mills:  www.katymills.com

Houston Chronicle:  http://www.chron.com/

City of Houston:  http://www.houstontx.gov/

Katy Youth Soccer Association:  http://www.kysa.com/

Fun-Fair Positive Soccer:  http://www.ffps.org/

Katy Youth Basketball:  http://www.katyyouthbasketball.com/

Katy Area YMCA:  www.ymcahouston.org
 
 
Other useful phone number:

Information Center

(281) 395-2200
Toll Free (800) 98-CINCO

Custom Homes Sales Office

(281) 395-2300

Golf Club at Cinco Ranch

(281) 395-GOLF

Homeowners Association

(281) 599-0408

Info on utility companies:

www.powertochoose.org