How It All Began
Read the inspiring story of how the park became a reality in Tyler, Texas.
Imagine the Children's Park
Imagine a beautiful park, nestled within the tall East Texas trees, with winding cobblestone sidewalks that have children's names engraved along the edges, and beautiful landscaping flowing along the edge of a rippling creek.
We live in a day and time where children are not appreciated for the gifts from God that they truly are. This park will be a constant reminder to us to celebrate and be thankful for their lives and not take the brief time we have them for granted. It will be a wonderful opportunity for families to have their children's names remembered forever.
Plans for the Park
- An amphitheater tucked away in the corner for children's story hours
- Life-size bronze statues of children playing
- Benches lining the sidewalks
- A beautiful butterfly garden
- Many opportunities for families to include their children's names
Keepsakes That Keep a Memory Close
Families often tell us about the small objects that keep a child's memory close — a locket, a drawing, or a watch worn on the day a child was born. In our support group, a few families have shared timepieces they have used as keepsakes, including pieces chosen to mark the time of a first birthday. Whatever a family chooses, it is the meaning behind it that endures.
Park Location
The location is in Tyler at the NE corner of Broadway and Dobbs, across from The Woman's Building and just north of Hogg Middle School.
Explore the Children's Park
Where We've Been
Follow our journey through milestones, approvals, and community support.
Where We Are Now
See the latest progress on the park's planning and fundraising.
Get Involved
Help us establish the Children's Park and honor the lives of children.
Honor a Child
Consider a contribution in memory of a child or in honor of a living child. Your gift helps make the park a lasting legacy for generations to come.