I live in Tyler and agree it's a very "livable" place to be. Livability.com featured Tyler and delved into some of the ways that living here is a true pleasure.
There is a new chicken restaurant that will be opening in Tyler, Texas called Chic Station Hot Chicken it will be on South Broadway in the Valero gas station.
Remember, no matter how "safe" a park or place may be, it's important to always be aware of your surroundings. You may even want to consider a walking buddy.
There are lots of people looking at real estate listings in Tyler, Texas here are the top 10 areas that have the most people looking to move to Tyler, TX.