Playgrounds
8 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Pollard Park0.8 mi from downtown
- Bergfeld Park1.1 mi from downtown
- Connally Heights Park1.3 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Tyler with kids
6 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Tyler, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.
Indoor fun
Places to go when it’s too hot, cold or wet outside.
- Exum's GalleryCustom frame shop and gallery
- Hudnall PlanetariumPlanetarium
- Tyler Fine Art GalleryArt gallery
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Tyler Public Library201 S College Ave
Bakeries
3 local bakeries in Tyler.
- Lourdes Marie BakeryTyler
- Village BakeryTyler
- Janie's CakesTyler
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Johnson Creek Day Use55 mi northeast
- Lakeside Day Use55 mi northeast
- Lake O' The Pines56 mi northeast
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Brushy Creek Day Use52 mi northeast
- Alley Creek Camp53 mi northeast
- Johnson Creek Camp55 mi northeast
Get a feel for the city
THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
Day Trip to Tyler
A full episode of The Daytripper exploring the Rose Capital and its rose garden.
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A WALK AROUND TOWN
A Walk Through the Tyler Rose Garden
A tour of the Tyler Rose Garden in full October bloom, shared by Visit Tyler.
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What is there to do in Tyler with kids?
Playgrounds (8), Indoor fun (7), Libraries (1), Bakeries (3), Picnic spots (23), Wildlife and nature (29). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Tyler for free?
Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.
What can families do in Tyler when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.