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January 2022 Parks and Recreation Newsletter |
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Every year Keep Tyler Beautiful partners with the Solid Waste Department to help residents recycle their undecorated, non-flocked natural Christmas trees. The program begins the day after Christmas and ends mid January. You can drop-off your Christmas Trees in the marked locations at Golden Road Park and Fun Forest Park.
The trees at the parks are available for area fisherman to pick up and sink in nearby lakes to create fish habitats. For more information, contact us at (903) 531-1335 or e-mail us at KTyB@TylerTexas.com.
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The Tyler Parks and Recreation Department is inviting players of all skill levels to fling a disc for the East Texas Food Bank during the 17th Annual Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 15. The event will be held at Lindsey Park located at 12557 Spur 364 W.
“No wimps, no whiners, will play no matter what,” so rain, shine or snow – the tournament will continue regardless of the weather (pending road conditions.)
Proceeds will benefit the East Texas Food Bank and Tyler Parks and Recreation for this event. Over the last 16 years, the Tyler Ice Bowl has raised funds for 145,686 meals which doesn’t include the meals provided through the food donated. Canned food items will be collected at the event. We are going for 600 pounds again this year!
For more information, register to play or to sponsor this event, please call (903) 531-1214 or go online to TylerParksandRec.com.
Sponsors are needed to make this year, the best year ever!
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Join the Tyler Trees Committee and the City of Tyler Urban Forestry Division on Jan. 29 for our annual Arbor Day Celebration.
We will be planting trees at two locations this year. A morning planting will take place at 10 a.m. at Bergfeld Park, and the afternoon planting will be at 3 p.m. at T.R. Griffith Park. If you would like to participate you can register as a volunteer!
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We are inviting local artists to submit images of their original work to be displayed at the new Rose Complex Conference Center. One chosen artwork will be replicated as a mosaic panel and one will be vinyl printed as a mural in the green room.
Submission are due by Jan. 15. Two art pieces will be chosen by a committee and each artists will receive $300. Contact Shelby Marvin at (903) 531-1335 or e-mail KTyB@TylerTexas.com for more information.
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The Glass Recreation Center has opened registration for its spring leagues.
Volleyball League Registration is open through Feb. 21
Basketball League Registration is open through Feb. 28
For more information, contact the Glass Recreation Center at (903) 595-7271 or click below.
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In the latest episode of Roses & Weeds, host Bob Mauldin sat down with Deputy City Manager Stephanie Franklin, Parks Director Leanne Robinette, and Parks Budget Manager Todd Lestage to talk about Harvey Hall, its history and its future.
The Rose Complex project was announced in 2019 and is set to be built where Harvey Hall was located. Listen along as this episode’s guests tell us the history, memories and plans for the City’s crown jewel.
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The Tyler Parks and Rec Department hosted a holiday scavenger hunt this December. Residents and visitors were invited to find Golden Squirrels hidden throughout Tyler area parks and trails. Winners received either a $10 Brookshire's gift card, $5 Starbucks gift card or a t-shirt.
Thank you to everyone that participated. We hope to see you all next time!
For more information about Tyler Parks and Rec giveaways and contests, follow us on Facebook.
Did you know we have a year round scavenger hunt? Find out how to play below!
Golden Squirrel Winners!
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 The Annual Family Valentines Dances are back at the Glass Rec Center this February. Tickets are $10 per person and space is limited.
For more information, contact the Glass Rec Center at (903) 595-7271
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