Rose Rudman Trail

Directions

From South Loop 323, turn south onto Donnybrook Avenue.

From U.S. Highway 69/Broadway Avenue, turn east onto Shiloh Road.

About

The 1.2 mile concrete trail at Rose Rudman is a beautiful setting for jogging, walking, biking and roller-blading. You can also bring the family and picnic under our tall shade trees, or relax with a good book.

Follow the trail south of Shiloh Road and it will lead you to Tyler's Southside Park, which is a great place for children to play. For information about reserving a picnic area, pavilion, or other special event reservations, visit our Rentals page or contact us.

Click the following link to view a map of Rose Rudman Trail and Southside Park Trail(PDF, 868KB).

Tyler Cancer Bell

The unveiling and dedication of The Tyler Cancer Bell was held Nov. 2, 2002 on the northeast portion of the Rose Rudman Trail. The Tyler Cancer Bell pavilion is a place of honor and remembrance for cancer patients, their families, and caregivers.

A unique example of civic accomplishment made possible by public and private contributions, the Tyler Cancer Bell was the vision of Cecilia Bronston, a young mother and cancer patient. The City of Tyler donated the land for construction of the pavilion in Rose Rudman Park and contributed $5000 toward construction costs. Remaining costs of more than $15,000 were covered by private donations and in-kind contributions, many of them made in honor or memory of cancer patients. The East Texas Communities Foundation served as fiscal agent for the project.

The Tyler Cancer Bell pavilion features an antique bronze bell cast in Troy, New York, in 1856. Visitors are encouraged to ring the bell

To remember someone who lost the fight.
To congratulate a survivor
To give thanks to the caregivers
To give inspiration to those who seek a cure

Tyler Heart Bell

The Tyler Heart Bell was completed in 2025 on the southernmost portion of the South Tyler/Rose Rudman Trail. The Tyler Heart Bell pavilion is a place of honor and remembrance of those who lost the fight to heart disease, to thank doctors, nurses, and caregivers taking care of heart patients, to support researchers to find the cure, and to encourage others to make positive changes today.

The structure and amenities were generously donated by the Lella and Pendurthi families in loving memory of Dr. Usha Rani Pendurthi - Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Friend, and Scientist.

Visitors are encouraged to ring the bell