State Park · Texas, United States
Tyler State Park
Tyler State Park is a state park in Texas, United States, covering 986 acres (399 ha), established in 1939.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Smith, Texas, United States |
| Area | 986 acres (399 ha) |
| Established | 1939 |
| Coordinates | 32.4778° N, 95.2925° W |
| Managed by | Texas state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Tyler State Park
Tyler State Park is a 985.5-acre (398.8 ha) state park in Smith County, Texas, United States north of Tyler, Texas. 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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Dallas Love Field (DAL) · Dallas, United States · 93.9 miles away
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) · Dallas-Fort Worth, United States · 105.5 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tyler State Park?
Tyler State Park is in Texas, United States (32.4778° N, 95.2925° W).
When was Tyler State Park established?
Tyler State Park was established in 1939, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Tyler State Park?
Tyler State Park covers 986 acres (399 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Texas_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Texas state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_State_Park_(Texas) — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/tyler — Official park page.