Parks & Recreation

Our mission Directory of Parks Harvey Convention Center Municipal Rose Garden Recreation Centers Athletics Forms Parks Board Cemetery/Mausoleum Upcoming Events TREES Committee

Our Mission

The mission of the Tyler Parks & Recreation Department is to provide
Superior Parks, Outdoor Spaces, Cemeteries, Recreational Facilities, Recreational Activities, and Tourism Opportunities to fill the leisure time and special needs of all segments of the population and to serve this community and its visitors in an overall professional manner.

Directory of City Parks

Goodman Museum

Harvey Convention Center

The City of Tyler's Harvey Convention Center is available for conferences, receptions, exhibits, meetings, parties, and other events. Harvey Convention Center currently offers three meeting rooms. The largest rooms, Hall-1 (17,632 sq. ft.) and Hall-2 (8,395 sq. ft.) are popular for board meetings, planning retreats, parties, civic and church group meetings and art exhibitions. A third meeting room is available to accommodate smaller groups.

Municipal Rose Garden

The Rose Garden is open from dawn until dark, seven days a week. Admission is free. The Rose Garden and Rose Garden Center can also be rented for special events such as weddings, parties, reunions, etc. This is the perfect facility to accommodate your every need.

For a comprehensive list of events in Tyler, please click here for the Tyler Area Chambers of Commerce Calendar of Events.

Glass Recreation Center

Senior Citizens Center

Athletic Office

Pools & Sprayground

Tennis Programs

Forms

Parks & Recreation Board

Cemeteries/Mausoleum

2009 Calendar Upcoming Events Special Events

Please click here to view a list of 2009 Parks & Recreation Events.

Date	Time	Title
11/23/2009	09:00 AM	Jazzercise
11/23/2009	05:45 PM	Pilates
11/23/2009	06:30 PM	Step Aerobics
11/23/2009	07:30 PM	High Impact Aerobics
11/24/2009	06:00 PM	Karate for All Ages
11/25/2009	09:00 AM	Jazzercise
11/25/2009	07:30 PM	High Impact Aerobics
11/26/2009	09:00 AM	Jazzercise
11/26/2009	05:45 PM	Pilates
11/26/2009	06:30 PM	Step Aerobics
11/26/2009	07:30 PM	High Impact Aerobics
11/27/2009	09:00 AM	Jazzercise

2009 Summer/Fall Activity Guide

Special Events
The Tyler Parks & Recreation Department is proud to sponsor the following special events and encourages the citizens of Tyler to be a part of these exciting activities. For more information call (903) 531-1214.

Horsemanship 101
(registration) (release)

Little Pony Express
(registration) (release)

"Cooking for Life" Classes V-VIII
(information)

"Cooking For Life" Class VII
October 20, 2009
(registration)

"Cooking For Life" Class VIII
November 17, 2009
(registration)

Kayak Outing
October 24, 2009
(registration) (information)

Movie In The Park
October 24, 2009
(information)

Bambi Run
November 14, 2009
(registration) (information)

The TREES Committe is a group of Tyler residents concerned with the reforestation of Tyler. The group meets monthly (except in the summer) and holds several tree planting events each year. For more information and a schedule of planting events, visit:

Trees Committee