Tyler State Park (Texas)
| Tyler State Park | |
|---|---|
The swimming area at Tyler State Park Lake. | |
| Location | Smith County, Texas |
| Nearest city | Tyler |
| Coordinates | 32°28′40″N 95°17′33″W / 32.47778°N 95.29250°W |
| Area | 985.5 acres (399 ha) |
| Established | 1939 |
| Visitors | 214,170 (in 2022) |
| Governing body | Texas 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 land was deeded to the state by private owners in 1934 and 1935. Original improvements were made by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Company 2888. 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.