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The Tyler Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing beautiful parks, trails and leisure activities to residents. The City of Tyler, along with Tyler State Park and UT Tyler trails, features more than 60 miles of trails for walking, running and biking throughout the City, as well as disc golf courses and much more. Our goal is to encourage a fit city, and the trails are just one of the many resources available to residents and visitors.

Trail Hours

All City of Tyler maintained trails are open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Trail Safety and Etiquette

Check out our trail safety and etiquette page for important information about staying safe on the trails, and how to have a good experience while traveling on the trails.

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Trails Directory

To learn more about each trail, please click on the trail name below or download the trail maps or the Trail Brochure below:

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Legacy Trail
1. Address:Three Lakes Parkway and Old Jacksonville Highway
  Tyler, TX 75703
2. Phone:(903) 531-1370
Amenities:
1. Hike & Bike Trail(s)
2. Nature Trail
3. Pavilion(s)
4. Picnic Area(s)
Categories:
1. Parks & Rec Facilities

Hours

Open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Directions

The trail begins off of W. Cumberland near Faulkner Park across from Cherryhill Drive with a trailhead located at the entrance to Three Lakes Parkway off of Old Jacksonville Highway, south of FRESH by Brookshires. Following the trail from this point southwest will lead you past Toll 49 towards Flint. Portions of the trail are maintained by Smith County, as well as by the Tyler Parks & Recreation Department.

2.5 Mile Sign on Legacy Trail Legacy Trail Lady Running with Stroller Legacy Trail 2 People Running

About

Legacy Trail, officially opened in July 2019, is the newest trail to the City of Tyler. The 4.5 mile trail, featuring 10 foot wide concrete paths runs on the eastern and western sides of Old Jacksonville Highway; running Toll 49 and continuing toward Flint. The trail is situated on the Old Cotton Belt train route which was instrumental in the growth of East Texas. Future plans for this trail include a possible extension northward to the South Tyler Trails linking Rose Rudman Recreational Trail.

Route Plan for Legacy Trail

Tyler Legacy Trails

Plans for the Tyler Legacy Trail Project

Tyler's city leaders and area trails supporters have worked for years, along with TxDOT, to secure funding for an expanded regional biking and hiking trail system.

On July 12, 2016, the City of Tyler's half-cent sales tax board approved items related to a new Legacy Trails project, which would extend the city’s trail system to Gresham. Clearing of the overgrown right-of-way for the trails phase to Gresham began in January of 2018.

Today, in 2019, Phase I of Legacy Trails is open, starting at Three Lakes Parkway near FRESH by Brookshires, and proceeding south to Gresham, using sections of the old Cotton Belt railroad route along with city-owned right-of-way and utility easements along Old Jacksonville Highway.

The City of Tyler officially opened the trail at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 22, 2019.

Another phase involves a trail from Three Lakes Parkway to the southeast, along Dueling Oaks, connecting with the new West Cumberland Road, allowing trail bikers and hikers to reach the Faulkner Park trails.

Future phases will also include the extension of the 10 foot-wide concrete trail from Three Lakes Parkway northward to the trail along West Grande Boulevard.

Tyler Legacy Trails

Plans for the Tyler Legacy Trail Project

Tyler's city leaders and area trails supporters have worked for years, along with TxDOT, to secure funding for an expanded regional biking and hiking trail system.

On July 12, 2016, the City of Tyler's half-cent sales tax board approved items related to a new Legacy Trails project, which would extend the city’s trail system to Gresham. Clearing of the overgrown right-of-way for the trails phase to Gresham began in January of 2018.

Today, in 2019, Phase I of Legacy Trails is open, starting at Three Lakes Parkway near FRESH by Brookshires, and proceeding south to Gresham, using sections of the old Cotton Belt railroad route along with city-owned right-of-way and utility easements along Old Jacksonville Highway.

The City of Tyler officially opened the trail at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 22, 2019.

Another phase involves a trail from Three Lakes Parkway to the southeast, along Dueling Oaks, connecting with the new West Cumberland Road, allowing trail bikers and hikers to reach the Faulkner Park trails.

Future phases will also include the extension of the 10 foot-wide concrete trail from Three Lakes Parkway northward to the trail along West Grande Boulevard.

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