101 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA 18940-1151 Tyler State Park is located just outside of Newtown. The park has numerous picnic areas, water sports, equestrian, walking and bicycling trails and more. The park was originally part of the Tyler estate. if you happen to be in the area, see if there are any public events, such […]
There are maps of the park available at most of the trail entrances. It would probably be worthwhile to pick one up before setting out. Above is a picture of the rock strata showing at the Neshaminy Creek. The creek was running high and fast due to recent rains. I suppose the politically correct term […]
1255 Second Street Pike, Southampton, PA Tamanend Park This is a Community Park in Upper Southampton. The main entrance is on Second Street Pike south of Bristol Road. There are a number of trails for walking, bird watching or serious hiking. There are also tennis courts, ballfields and other facilities The Farmhouse, Carriage House […]
Bridgeton Hill Rd & Ringing Rocks Rd Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972 Ringing Rocks Park provides picnicking, hiking and nature areas. It’s prime attraction is a seven acre boulder field. The unique thing about these rocks is that they ring. Bring a hammer and a good pair of hiking shoes and experience a truly interesting […]
Just east of Bridgetown Pike and West Maple Avenue (eastbound site) (not to be confused with Playwicki Park on the same road) Playwicki Farm is located on Bridgetown Pike (213) in Lower Southampton, Pa. It is about 2 miles north of Street Road on route 213 (Bridgetown pike which becomes Maple Avenue in Langhorne). Playwicki […]
(not to be confused with Playwicki Farm on the same road) Playwicki Park is located on Maple Avenue( Route 213) in Langhorne where Maple Avenue crosses the Neshaminy Creek. It comprises 33 acres and offers Playgrounds, Picnicking, Hiking, Ball Fields, Fishing and Restrooms. The park is run by Bucks County and closes at sunset. For […]
A view of the boat launching area on Lake Galena in the Peace Valley Park The lake was formed by damming part of the Neshaminy Creek. The lake offers an excellent boating locale. There are boat ramps and a boat rental facility. The park has playgrounds, boating, hiking, fishing, biking and trails for walking. The […]
Summer 2005 Lake Nockamixon, with over 1450 acres, provides some excellent boating. If you are looking for something really fun to do with the family, try renting a boat on Lake Nockamixon. We rented a pontoon boat in early September from the concession in the park. The cost was $50 per hour for an 18′ […]
3401 State Road Bensalem, PA 19020-5930 Map Neshaminy State Park is on the Delaware River just off State Road. The park covers over 330 acres and has a 235 slip marina, hiking trails, numerous picnic facilities, boat launching ramps and a marina. There is also a swimming pool. Unlimited horsepower motors are allowed at the […]
Route 152 and E. Walnut Street, Perkasie, Pa 18944 – Lenape Park is in the Borough of Perkasie. It offers a decent sized lake, bicycling, fishing, softball, Picnicking, a little league field, ice skating and the South Perkasie Covered Bridge. Pictured above is a unique suspension footbridge that dates back to the 1930’s as a […]
Old Bethlehem and Apple Roads, Applebachsville, Pa The park offers Picnicking, Hiking, Ball Fields, Horseback Riding, Boating, Fishing, Camping, Ice Skating, a Nature Area and a Playground The park is about 5 miles from Quakertown and about 10 miles from Doylestown.
510 Churchville Lane Churchville, Pa 18966 The Churchville Nature Center is 54 acres on the edge of the Churchville reservoir in Churchville. They have a wheelchair accessible trail. You can picnic, bird watch, walk and observe wildlife and local plants. They have a number of educational programs throughout the year. They also have a re-creation […]
Lower State Road, Doylestown Castle Valley is a small 3.8 acre recreation area on Lower State Road and the Neshaminy Creek in Doylestown Township. The whole park is only a couple of hundred yards long. However, there are some nice views of the creek. This is part of the Neshaminy Watershed. Flyfisher’s Guide to Pennsylvania […]
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Here is another view of the bridge spanning the Delaware River to New Jersey. This is pretty near the location where General Washington crossed the Delaware to attack the Hessians in Trenton, New Jersey.