If you have visited a park, trail or parks facility lately, you may have seen some construction work going on. Parks and Recreation manages 28 parks, 130 medians, three cemeteries, five splash pads, Fun Forest Pool, Glass Recreation Center, Tyler Senior Center, Tyler Rose Complex, and the Goodman Museum.

While most of the work you are likely to see is routine maintenance, the Parks and Recreation Department does have some large projects in the works. To help you stay in the loop, you can read more about some of them here, on Facebook or call our main offices at (903)531-1370 with questions.

Master Plans

The Parks and Recreation Department improves, expands and develops parks and trails with a process known as Master Planning. Master Plans serve as a blueprint for future development of parks, trails and other facilities. This process is collaborative, involving residents, stakeholders, city staff, architects, engineers and volunteers. View Master Plans below:

City of Tyler Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Master Plan 2020-2030

Rose Complex Master Plan

Current Projects

Lindsey Park

Date of Project: 2023 - 2024
Description: Renovations to signage and landscaping.

Noble E. Young Park

Date of Project: December 2021 - Spring 2024 
Description: Thanks to funds from the Community Development Block Grant, this park will be getting several renovations. A new pavilion, restrooms, playground equipment, sidewalks, walking trail, exercise equipment, and more.

Upcoming Projects

W.E. Winters Park

Date of Project: 2023 - 2024
Description: Renovations to park, trail, and playground. 

Faulkner Tennis Center

Date of Project: 2023 - 2024
Description: Upgrade lights and fixtures

Fun Forest Park

Date of Project: 2023 - 2024
Description: Completion of adult soccer field and general upgrades.

Golden Road Park

Date of Project: 2023 - 2025
Description: Field updates and general infrastructure updates. 

Rose Rudman Trail

Date of Project: 2024 - 2025
Description: Mud Creek stabilization study.

Legacy Trail

Date of Project: 2024 - 2025
Description: Phase II.

Stewart Park

Date of Project: 2024 - 2025
Description: Clearing out park, addition of a trailhead facility and parking lot. This will eventually connect via trail to the Legacy Trail system in South Tyler and will be paid for using funds from the Legacy Trail grant from TxDOT.