Tyler State Park
Location: 789 Park Road 16, Tyler, Tx 75706
Hours: Sunday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tyler State Park Phone Number- (903) 597-5338
Fees: Adults: $6 daily
Children 12 and under are Free.
The Tyler State Park is a top-rated park and is excellent for friends and family. It is dog-friendly as well but must always be on a leash. They have many different amenities, activates, and trails to keep you busy. This Park also allows you to stay overnight.
Trails:
- 13-mile trails that are accessible for biking, walking, and skating.
- 8 different hiking trails, 2 of those in which are strictly hiking only.
- The difficulty level of the trails ranges from easy, moderate, and challenging.
Amenities:
Picnic Areas for both large and small groups, Restrooms, Parking, Boat Ramps, Camping Areas, Water/ Electric Sites, Full Hookups for Trailers, Limited Service Cabins, State Park Store.
To Do:
Hike, Boat, Fish, Swim, Picnics, Camp, Relax, Birdwatch, Run/ Walk
Purtis Creek State Park
Location: 14225 FM – 316, Eustace, Tx 75124
Hours: Daily 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Purtis Creek State Park Phone Number- (903) 425-2332
About
Fees: Adults: $6 daily
Children 12 and under are Free.
Purtis Creek State Park has plenty of activities for all ages. This Park k is a fun, friendly, and family environment. This park is nearby other activities such as Cedar Creek Reservoir, Lake Tyler, Great Texas Wildlife Trails, and First Monday Trade Days.
Trails:
- 4.1 – mile Wolfpen hike and bike trail
- 1.7 – mile Beaver Slide Nature Path, which will take you alongside the Lake
- Easy Trail along the dam Solar Trail
Amenities:
59 Campsites, with water and electricity
5 walk-in tent sites
13 hike-in sites Shop, where they offer supplies, outdoor equipment, bait, gifts, souvenirs and ice.
To Do:
Boat, Hike, Bike, Camp, Geochache, Picnic, Fish, Ranger Programs
Rose Rudman Recreational Trail
Location: 450 Shiloh Rd, Tyler, Tx 75703
Hours: Daily 5:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Rose Rudman Recreational Trail Phone Number- (903) 531-1370
About
No Fees
Rose Rudman Recreational is a perfect park for last minute family time. This Park is close to town and is connected to Southside Park as well. It is a perfect place for both short and long hikes. The Tyler Cancer Bell is featured in this park. It is a place of honor and remembrance for cancer patients, their families, and caregivers.
Trails:
1.2 – Mile Rudman Loop Trail
.5- Mile Southside Trail
2.5- Mile South Tyler Trail
4.2 Mile Legacy Trail
Amenities:
Picnic tables with a lot of surrounding shade
To Do:
Jogging/Walking, Biking, Rollerblading, Eat, Outdoors, Games, Relax, Hangout
Mineola Nature Preserve on the Sabine River
Location:1860 County Road 2724, Mineola, Tx 75773
Hours: Daily 8:00 a.m. – Sunset
*No Phone Number Available
About
No Daily Charges
Reserve Pavilion rental fee: $100 per day ($50 deposit)
Recreational Vehicle Utilities Connection User fee: $30 per space-per day
Mineola Nature Preserve on the Sabine River is a wonderful park if you like to hike, walk, or bike. The Preserve is kept very well maintained. It has games throughout the park as well. This park is perfect for groups of friends and family to spend quality time together and make memories. Mineola has the largest collection of multi-purpose hiking trails in East Texas. Mineola Nature Preserve on the Sabine River has many different trails such as paddling trail, walking trails, equestrian trails, mountain bike trails, and the aquatic loop.
Trails:
Aquatic Loop
Mountain Bike Trails
Equestrian Trails
Paddling Trails
Walking Trails
Bike Trails
Amenities:
Amphitheater, The People’s Pavilion, Derby & Equestrian, Use Free Mulch, Bird Identifications
To Do:
Chain Games, Camping, Hiking, Canoeing, Disc Golf, Equestrian / Horseback, Mountain Biking, Stargazing, Bird Watching, Walk / Run
Lindsey Park Trail
Location: 12558 SH-364 Spur, Tyler, Tx 75709
Hours: Daily 6:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lindsey Park Phone Number- (903) 531-1370
About
Fees: No Fees
Lindsey Park Trail is known to be best from March until October. These trails are well-kept, with good marking along the way. They have mountain biking features accessible on the hiking trails as well, which can make the trails more interesting. Dogs are allowed but must always be on a leash.
Trails:
- 14.2 – Mile trail for hiking and biking
To Do:
Walk / Run, Bike, Hike, Bird watching, Wildlife Study, 3 Disc Golf Courses
Creekside Trail
Location: Houston St, Kilgore, TX 75662
Hours: Open always
*No Phone Number Available
About
No Fees
Creekside Trail is a moderately trafficked out and back trail that is located near Kilgore, Tx. This trail features a river that brings a relaxing mood while walking along the trails. It is good for all skill levels and is dog friendly if the dog stays always leashed. They have a well-paved path with mile markers along the way and are a mostly shaded trail.
Trails:
- 4.8 – Mile Trail, moderately trafficked
To Do:
Walk / Run, Bike, Picnics, Wildlife Appreciation, Birdwatch
Legacy Trail
Location: Three Lakes Pkwy &, Old Jacksonville Hwy, Tyler, TX 75703
Hours: Daily 5:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Tyler Legacy Trail Phone Number- (903) 531-1370
About
No Fees
The legacy trail is a concrete trail that is in the category of Rail-Trails. The trail is a 10-foot-wide concrete trail that allows plenty of room for different paces coming through. This trail is only accessible on Three Lakes Parkway. Legacy Trail is an ongoing project that they are constantly expanding.
Trails:
- 4.5 – Mile trail, 10-foot-wide concrete trail
- Nature Trails
Amenities:
Pavilions, Picnic, Areas
To Do:
Run / Walk, Bike, Picnics, Skating
Paul Boorman Trail Park
Location: 919 W Marshall Ave, Longview, Tx 75604
Hours: Daily 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Paul Boorman Trail Park Phone Number- 903-237-1270
About
No Fees
Paul Boorman Trail Park is leveled at easy. This trail is heavily trafficked and is an out and back trail. This trail is for all skill levels. It is well-maintained and paved. Boorman is dog friendly but must always be leashed. People love to see the Deer while walking through the trail. It is also known to be a quiet trail. There is plenty of shade and beautiful scenery.
Trails:
- 5.7 – Mile Trail
Amenities:
River, Wildlife
To Do:
Dog Walking, Hike, Bike / Cycle, Run / Walk
Lanana Creek Trail
Location: 803 E Main St, Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Hours: Open always
Lanana Creek Trail Phone Number 936-564-7351
About
No Fees
Laguna Creek Trail was originally an Indian footpath. The trail goes through primarily cottonwood and oak forests, and you hit floodplain prairies towards the end. It has a creek running right alongside a rail between the path and the creek.
Trails:
- 6.5 – Mile Trail
To Do:
Walk / Run, Learn History, Dog Walking, Bike
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