Things to Do in Chandler, Texas

Chandler's defining attraction is Lake Palestine, the 18-mile-long, 25,000-acre reservoir that wraps around the town. It's one of the premier recreation lakes in East Texas, offering fishing, boating, water skiing, canoeing, camping, and RVing across its broad waters and many coves. The lake is renowned for its fishing — bass, catfish, and crappie among the catches — and its boat ramps and RV parks make a full day on the water easy.

For anglers, boaters, and anyone who loves the water, having a lake of this size right at the town's edge is the heart of Chandler's appeal. A morning of fishing or an afternoon on a boat is always close at hand.

At the southern end of town, Winchester Park is Chandler's community recreation hub, with five lighted baseball and softball fields, a playground, two pavilions, concession areas, a two-acre fishing pond, and a walking trail — a gathering place for sports, picnics, and events.

The park is also home to Chandler's signature event, the annual Chandler Pow Wow, held the second Saturday of October. The festival features a parade, arts-and-crafts vendors, food, and live performances — a fun, family-friendly celebration that draws the whole community together each fall.

Chandler's location puts the attractions of Tyler within easy reach — only about 11 miles east. There you'll find the world-famous Tyler Municipal Rose Garden, the Caldwell Zoo, a planetarium, museums, movie theaters, shopping, dining, and the pine-shaded lake and trails of Tyler State Park.

The surrounding region adds even more, from the lakes and parks of Henderson County to the attractions of Athens to the southwest. Between Lake Palestine, Winchester Park and the Pow Wow, and nearby Tyler, Chandler offers a well-rounded menu of things to do for a town its size.