Tyler State Park is a state park north of Tyler, Texas. It is 985.5 acres in Smith County, north of Tyler. The park includes a 64-acre lake. The land was deeded by private owners in 1934 and 1935; original improvements were made by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The park opened in 1939. At Tyler State Park, you can boat, fish, swim in the lake, hike, mountain bike, picnic, geocache, camp, bird watch and study nature

The Villages Marina at Lake Palestine is pleased to offer the following services:
Boat and Stall Rentals
Bait and Tackle Shop
New Expanded Grill
Fishing Licenses
Fish Cleaning Station
Fueling Station
24 hour Security

The Marina Shop has all the supplies you need for fishing including tackle, lures, fishing rods and bait

Our ramp is open year-round and accommodates boats of all sizes; parking available for 200 vehicles.

The Rose Garden features over 300 varieties of rose bushes, over 7,000 rose plants and a variety of beautiful plants, trees and flowers!  Take time to visit the Museum's Gift Shop, also located in the Rose Garden Center, where you'll find your own favorite rose memento. Books, stationery, garden items, sachets, china and other unique rose motif gifts are available, as well as seasonal specialties.