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TYLER STATE PARK

(5.0 Score)
789 Park Road 16,
Tyler, TX 75706 Directions

Since 1939

Specialty:

✓Bird Watch and Study Nature ✓Wildflowers ✓Camp ✓Screened Shelters ✓Dogs On Leash ✓Geocache ✓Mountain Biking ✓Walking ✓Wildlife ✓Nature Trips ✓Ranger Programs ✓Campsites ✓Picnic Shelters ✓Swimming ✓Boating ✓Paddling ✓Canoeing

"Tyler State Park is an ideal destination that spans 985.5 acres and features a 64-acre lake. The trail includes a serene, 100-foot-tall tree and historic structures. The trail features several fishing piers and a boat ramp. It also accommodates swimming, canoes, and slow-moving boats. Visitors can also borrow fishing rods, reels, and tackle boxes as part of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Tackle Loaner Program. Visitors can rent a boat year-round or bring their own. Tyler State Park rents canoes, paddleboats, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and johnboats. Campsites, cabins, or screened shelters are available for overnight stays. The trail ensures various amenities such as barbecue grills, public restrooms, picnic tables, kid-friendly hikes, spacious playgrounds, and leash areas for pets.

2026 Highlights: Tyler State Park offers more than 13 miles of scenic Pineywoods trails, including the historic Whispering Pines Nature Trail built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, with an Interactive Trails Map for self-guided exploration."

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Price:

Entrance Fees
Per Day $6
Annual State Park Pass $70
Child 12 Years And Under: Free

Discount:

50% Off Entry for Residents Age 65+

50% Off Entry for Permanently Disabled Individuals

100% Off Entry for Active-Duty Military Personnel

100% Off Entry for Disabled Veterans

100% Off for Gold Star Family Members

Contact:

(903) 597-5338 (512) 389-8900

Mon-Sun: 8:30am - 4:30pm

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FAULKNER PARK

(4.9 Score)
410 West Cumberland Road,
Tyler, TX 75703 Directions

Since 2001

Specialty:

✓Hike and Bike Trails ✓Picnic Areas ✓Pavilions ✓Baseball ✓Softball Fields ✓Batting Cages ✓Playground ✓Tennis Facility ✓Fishing Pond ✓Spray Ground ✓Nature Trails ✓Skate Park ✓Orienteering Course ✓Jump Line

“Faulkner Park is named after Mr. Robert Faulkner, who contributed land to develop the community park. In 2019, Faulkner Skate Park was added to the park's amenities. This is a 1.2-mile loop trail with an elevation gain of 39 feet. This loop trail is generally considered an easy route, and it takes an average of 23 minutes to complete. The trail also features several picnic areas, restrooms, pavilions, softball fields, batting cages, a playground, a tennis facility, a fishing pond, a spray ground, nature trails, and a skate park. The thunderstruck jump line built by the Tyler Bicycle Club was officially opened for public use. Visitors can also enjoy a wheelchair-accessible parking lot, spacious play areas, and kid-friendly hikes.”

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Contact:

(903) 531-1370 (903) 534-5389

Mon-Sun: 5am - 10pm

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ROSE RUDMAN PARK

(4.8 Score)
450 Shiloh Road,
Tyler, TX 75703 Directions

Specialty:

✓Bike Trail ✓Walking ✓Birding ✓Trail Running ✓Rollerblading ✓Pavilion ✓Lake ✓Picnic Area ✓Nature Trips ✓Wild Flowers ✓Biking ✓Family Picnics ✓Trail Maps

“Rose Rudman Park is a beautiful 1.2-mile setting for a diverse array of outdoor activities such as jogging, walking, biking, and rollerblading. Visitors can bring their families and picnic under the tall, shaded trees or relax with a good book. The trail is an excellent place for children to play. The Tyler Cancer Bell Pavilion is a place of honor and remembrance for cancer patients, their families, and caregivers. The City of Tyler donated the land for constructing the pavilion in Rose Rudman Park and contributed $5,000 toward construction costs. Many trees line the path, creating shade perfect for summer walks. The trail also requires spacious playgrounds, kid-friendly hikes, public restrooms, picnic tables, and a wheelchair-accessible parking lot for the convenience of the visitors.”

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(903) 531-1370

Mon-Sun: 5am - 10pm

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TYLER STATE PARK REVIEWS

We loved our visit to Tyler State Park. The signs were easy to read, there was plenty of parking and the trailheads were easy to find. We hiked a few of the shorter trails and really enjoyed the scenery and wildflowers. We saw a few people fishing, and I believe that you can borrow fishing stuff if you don't have your own. It also looked like a nice place to camp! The facilities were clean as well. I would definitely visit again next time I'm in the area.

What a great place to hike! A shorter moderate trail (about a mile and a half) then over to the lake. WOW! I had no idea it'd be THIS beautiful! Yes March is a great month to hike, but this park seemed nice beyond that! Worth the drive to get out this way!.

Love the views and the trails. We have a great campsite overlooking the lake. Beautiful place to spend a weekend.

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FAULKNER PARK REVIEWS

First time going to Faulkner Park and had a good experience! The splash pad could use some maintenance on some of its features but overall it was very nice! Love that all of the picnic tables are covered and the park was very clean!!.

Was visiting Tyler and brought my dogs here for a 1 mile hike. The trails are in good shape, obviously well maintained. I was wishing that I'd brought my mountain bike, as they are allowed as well. Perhaps next time. Incidentally, leashes are required for pets, and if you're doing more than a mile, you might bring along some water as well.

It's a nice park. We had lots of fun. My husband and I took our two grand kids we played on the splash pad and the park. We walked the trails and they had lots of fun exploring!.

ROSE RUDMAN PARK REVIEWS

Wife and I visited Tyler on a winter getaway from the cold North. This park was our go-to walking trail. Beautiful paths and bridges with plenty to see. All kinds of folks walking, running, and biking. Lots of families with their kids both playing in the well-maintained park playground, and on the trails.

This park is absolutely beautiful. It has a stunning walking, biking, running trail that runs beside a flowing creek. The playground for the kids is the biggest and best I’ve ever seen and is still growing. I love this park.

I love this park! Biking around the trails and soaking up the trees and streams truly is such a nice escape from the city nose and buzz. Reminds me of Central Park in NYC I'm so glad Tyler has this park for us to enjoy!.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

TYLER STATE PARK Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Contact Info: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Real Discounts: 10
Social Media: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

FAULKNER PARK Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Contact Info: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Social Media: 10
Video: 10
Website Source: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ROSE RUDMAN PARK Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Contact Info: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Social Media: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Video: 10
Website Source: 10