Lake Tyler Updates and Projects

Lake Tyler and Lake Tyler East provide drinking water, recreation, and natural beauty for the Tyler community. Together, they supply about 30 million gallons of drinking water each day.

Owned and managed by the City of Tyler, both lakes are overseen by the Tyler City Council, which reviews and approves all major decisions regarding their use and development. Residents are encouraged to contact any Council member with questions, concerns, or suggestions about the lakes.

This page serves as a central hub for updates on City projects, improvements, and initiatives around the lakes.

Lake Tyler Master Plan

Lake Tyler and Lake Tyler East are treasured resources for our community, providing clean drinking water, recreation, and natural beauty. The City of Tyler is updating the Lake Tyler and Lake Tyler East Master Plan to ensure these lakes continue to meet the needs of residents today and tomorrow.

The plan will guide future decisions about sustainable development, recreation, and water quality protection. With input from lake users, property owners, and stakeholders, the Master Plan outlines clear strategies to balance environmental stewardship with opportunities for enjoyment and growth around the lakes.

Key priorities include:

• Protecting and improving water quality

• Supporting a variety of recreation and visitor experiences

• Preserving the natural environment while planning for future development

Concession Beach Parking Lot

The Concession Beach Parking Lot Project began on May 13, with improvements focused on safety, traffic flow, and accessibility.

Planned upgrades include installing a pipe rail fence to create a one-way traffic pattern, installing speed bumps, and updating signage. The pipe rail will divide the lot into two sections and include two 36-inch handicap-accessible areas.

The project is intended to address ongoing safety concerns in the parking lot. In recent years, there have been multiple reports of reckless driving in the area, including burnouts and donuts, creating dangerous conditions. That activity has also damaged the pavement, which was repaved two years ago.

These improvements are designed to create a safer, more organized parking area for visitors at Concession Beach.

Boathouse and Plumbing Inspections

If your boathouse has plumbing, please be on the lookout for an official letter from the City of Tyler regarding upcoming inspections. This letter will include important information on the inspection process and how to schedule. A copy of the letter and inspection form can be found in the Documents Section on this page for your reference.

As part of protecting Lake Tyler and Lake Tyler East, Tyler Water Utilities is organizing inspections of boathouses that contain plumbing fixtures. These checks help protect water quality, comply with environmental regulations, and ensure plumbing systems meet City Code requirements.

• Inspections confirm plumbing fixtures meet City Code requirements.
• The first inspection is free if everything is in compliance.
• If corrections are needed, property owners will have time to make improvements.

These inspections are one more way we are working together to keep Lake Tyler and Lake Tyler East clean, safe, and enjoyable.

The public comment period for the Master Plan has ended. If you have any questions or comments, please visit Contact TWU.