Tyler State Park
Tyler State Park consists of 1,711 acres in Bucks County. Park roads, trails, and facilities
are carefully nestled within the original farm and woodland setting. Neshaminy Creek meanders
through the park, dividing the land into several interesting sections. Click here for details.
Clark Nature Center
This 50.6 acre park, located on Durham Road (Rt. 413), was purchased from Lyman and Mary Clark
in 1997. The park includes the original house, garage and barn. There is a wilderness trail
looping the entire property along two seasonal streams. Hikers can experience all the sites and
sounds of nature, possibly seeing turkey, deer, and numerous species of birds.
Chandler Fields
This 7.1 acre park, located on South Sycamore Street adjacent to Chandler Hall Health Services,
has two baseball fields, one softball field, a batting cage, a concession stand and restrooms.
It is home to Council Rock Newtown Little League. It connects with Carl Sedia Park and the
Newtown Trail.
Carl Sedia Park
This 4.3 acre park is located on South Sycamore Street. It connects with Chandler Fields
and the Newtown Trail. Carl Sedia Park has a gazebo, benches, a walking trail and exercise stations.
Helen Randle Park
This 30.8 acre park is located on Swamp Road adjacent to Bucks County Community College.
This park has four softball fields, two baseball fields, two basketball courts, a playground,
half-mile walking trail with exercise stations, restrooms, a concession stand and a picnic pavilion.
Newtown Trail
This trail is 3.7 miles in length, connecting Tyler State Park and Silver Lake Park.
Heading east from Tyler State Park, this trail travels along Green Lane to
Council Rock North High School. The trail travels east along Swamp Road to Sycamore Street.
Here the trail branches: east through Newtown Borough along Washington Avenue
to Newtown-Yardley Road, or south along Sycamore Street to Carl Sedia/Chandler Fields.
From the Borough, the trail continues east along Newtown-Yardley Road to
Terry Drive/Lower Dolington Road. The trail splits to either head north
along Lower Dolington Road to Roberts Ridge Park and Goodnoe Elementary School,
or east along Newtown-Yardley Road to Upper Silver Lake Road. Turning left on Upper Silver
Lake Road, the trail continues to the sharp bend in the road, then to the pedestrian bridge over Core Creek.
The trail follows the east bank of Core Creek under the bypass and ends in Silver Lake Park.
Click here for a trail map.
Roberts Ridge Park
This 22.8 acre park is located at Lower Dolington Road and Frost Lane next to Goodnoe
Elementary School. Parking is located behind Council Rocks Alternative School
off of Frost Lane. The park has a large playground structure designed for children ages 2-12.
Picnic tables, benches, and trash receptacles make your visit more enjoyable.
The Newtown Trail crosses the park, allowing walkers to access Newtown Borough, Silver Lake Park,
Carl Sedia/Chandler Fields, and Tyler State Park.
Linton Park
Lincoln Avenue and Penn Street
Brian S. Gregg Memorial Park
Congress Street
For a current parks inventory, published by the Newtown Park and Recreation Commission,
click here (.pdf file) Area Attractions
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
1635 River Rd
New Hope, PA 18938
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve (BHWP) showcases an extraordinary diversity of plants native to Pennsylvania and the Delaware Valley region. The Preserve focuses exclusively on native plants, in distinction from botanical gardens that may include natives in their collections.
Hours: Open daily (seven days a week) year-round. (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.) The grounds are open from 8:30 a.m. to sunset, and the Visitor Center and Twinleaf Shop are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: 215-862-2924
Website
MAP
Churchville Park & Nature Center
501 Churchville Ln
Churchville, PA 18966
The mission of the Churchville Nature Center is to instill an awareness and appreciation of the natural world in all people through education, and to encourage responsible environmental stewardship with a commitment to the preservation of resources and wildlife habitat.
Hours: Visitor Center Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10AM to 5PM
Closed Mondays; Nature Trails are open sunup to sundown every day.
Phone: 215-357-4005
Website
MAP
Core Creek Park
901 E. Bridgetown Pike
Langhome, PA 19047
Core Creek Park is comprised of 1200 acres and includes horseback riding, walkways and bikeways, tennis, hiking and boat rentals.
Phone: 215-757-0571
Website
MAP
Honey Hollow Environmental Center
6324 Upper York Road
New Hope, PA 18938
Operated by the Bucks County Audubon Society, the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center is located on the Honey Hollow Watershed in Solebury Township. The Center is open to school and community groups for educational programs throughout the year. Because of the early conservation work carried out by local farmers and the Soil Conservation Service, the entire watershed of the Honey Hollow Creek was designated as a
National Historic Landmark in 1969.
Phone: 215-297-5880
Website
MAP
Nockamixon State Park
1542 Mountain View Dr.
Quakertown, PA 18951
The 5,283-acre Nockamixon State Park surrounds the 1,450-acre Lake Nockamixon. The park’s forests and fields are a large green space in this rapidly developing area.
Phone: 215-529-7300
Website
MAP
Peace Valley Park
230 Creek Road
New Britain Township, PA
Peace Valley Park is comprised of 1500 acres and includes horseback riding, walkways and bikeways, tennis, hiking and boat rentals.
Hours: Open 8 a.m. to sunset.
Phone: 215-822-8608
Website
MAP
Tinicum Park
River Road
Erwinna, PA
Playgrounds
Picnicking
Hiking
Ball Fields
Boating
Fishing
Camping
Historic Features
Phone: 215-757-0571
Website
Tohickon Valley Park
Cafferty Road
Point Pleasant, PA
Playgrounds
Picnicking
Hiking
Swimming (in season)
Fishing
Tent/Cabin Camping
Phone: 215-297-0754
Website
Tyler State Park
101 Swamp Rd.
Newtown, PA 18940
Tyler State Park consists of 1,711 acres in Bucks County. Park roads, trails, and facilities are carefully nestled within the original farm and woodland setting. Neshaminy Creek meanders through the park, dividing the land into several interesting sections.
Phone: 215-968-2021
Website
MAP
Washington Crossing Historic Park
Washington Crossing, PA 18977
Washington Crossing Historic Park was founded in 1917 to perpetuate and preserve the site from which the Continental Army crossed the Delaware River. This purpose is achieved by interpreting the historical significance of this site for thousands of Park visitors each year through tours, exhibits and various special events. The spirit of the 1776 Crossing is recreated every year on Christmas Day when the annual reenactment of Washington Crossing the Delaware takes place on December 25. In this annual reenactment the visitor can see reenactors in Continental military dress cross the river in the replica Durham boats.
Hours: The Park is open Tuesday-Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm & Sunday 12:00 to 5:00 pm. (Hours and tour availability are subject to change without notice.)
Phone: 215-493-4076
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