Kaufman

Kaufman’s downtown square is a local commercial and event center. City programming uses the square and nearby civic spaces, providing a way to explore the older core as distinct from the city’s residential neighborhoods.

The municipal park system includes City Lake Park and Shannon Park. Shannon Park’s recreation facilities include courts, a splash pad and walking space, while City Lake Park offers a different outdoor setting. Public Works manages city infrastructure such as streets, drainage and water systems.

Places to know

Downtown square. The center of city festivals and commercial activity.

Shannon Park. A municipal park with courts, a splash pad and a walking trail.

City Lake Park. A separate city outdoor destination in the northeastern part of Kaufman.

Check at the address, not the town name

• Check seasonal splash-pad and park information before planning recreation; facilities have their own operating arrangements.
• Confirm city-limit status, utility service and drainage information for the individual address, especially when comparing town and surrounding rural properties.
• School attendance zones, flood risk, HOA obligations, utilities and property taxes follow the exact address. Use current records: TEA school district locator, FEMA flood maps, county appraisal districts.

Sources

• Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Aug 2026; typical value, Kaufman citywide.
• Mortgage rate: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, 10-08-2026.
• City of Kaufman: parks
• City of Kaufman: downtown programming
• Kaufman parks: Shannon Park
• City of Kaufman: Public Works
• NCTCOG regional city and community reference
• NCTCOG January 1, 2026 population estimates