Tyler State Park (Texas)

Tyler State Park
Pine forest at Tyler State Park (Texas)
Map showing the location of Tyler State Park
Map showing the location of Tyler State Park
Location of Tyler State Park in Texas
LocationSmith County, Texas
Nearest cityTyler
Coordinates32°28′40″N 95°17′33″W / 32.47778°N 95.29250°W / 32.47778; -95.29250
Area985.5 acres (399 ha)
Established1939
Visitors214,170 (in 2022)[1]
Governing bodyTexas Parks and Wildlife Department

Tyler State Park is a state park north of Tyler, Texas. It is 985.5 acres (399 ha) in Smith County, north of Tyler. The park includes a 64-acre (26 ha) lake. The land was deeded by private owners in 1934 and 1935; original improvements were made by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The park opened in 1939.

Activities include picnicking; camping; boating (motors allowed - 5 mph (8.0 km/h) speed limit); boat rentals; fishing; birding; hiking; mountain biking; lake swimming (in unsupervised swimming area); and nature study.

  1. ^ Christopher Adams (February 24, 2023). "What is the most visited state park in Texas? Here's the top 10 countdown". KXAN.com. Retrieved November 21, 2023.