Tyler State Park, a Pennsylvania State Park located nearby Abington, Ambler and Ardmore

TYLER STATE PARK

TYLER STATE PARK
101 Swamp Rd.
Newtown, Pennsylvania 18940

Phone: 215-968-2021
Toll Free: 888-727-2757
Reservations: 888-727-2757
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Tyler State Park

View from covered bridge. 2009

Tyler State Park
'Causeway'
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Crossing Neshaminy creek...turn left and hike the Nature Trail

Tyler State Park
'Pedestrian Causeway'
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Bikes are welcome here, too. Great place to picnic, fish, and soak up nature.

Tyler State Park
'On a June sunny day'
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Neshaminy creek is calm today with a beaming sun showing off all the vivid green foliage.

Tyler State Park
'Come to the Nature Trail'
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Tyler State Park
'Sun Sparkles on Tyler Dam'
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Tyler State Park
'Dried Up River Under A Bridge'

Tyler State Park
'Beautiful Stone Strem'

Tyler State Park
'Beautiful Fall Day'

I love taking pictures Im not a professional, but one day I hope to be one.

Tyler State Park

2009

Tyler State Park

2009

Tyler State Park

Tyler State Park
'You can see for miles. May, 2008'

Tyler State Park

2009

Tyler State Park

Gorgeous Fall Day.

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.

History of the Area

Before becoming a state park, the land was owned by Mr. and Mrs. George F. Tyler who purchased the land between 1919 and 1928. Their first purchase was the Solly Farm, currently leased to Hostelling International at the north end of the park. The Solly House served as the Tyler's country home until the mansion was constructed. The mansion is now a part of the Bucks County Community College.

The Tylers developed one of the finest Ayrshire dairy herds in the county. In addition, they raised poultry, sheep and pigs, and had a stable of about 25 fine riding horses. The productive croplands were mainly used to supply feed for the livestock.

Old original stone dwellings in the park stand as fine examples of early farm dwellings of rural Pennsylvania. Some structures date back to the early 1700s. You may wish to look for the date stone (1775) on the house located by the bicycle trail north of the pedestrian causeway in the center of the park. Ten original farm dwellings are currently being leased as private residences.

The park land was acquired by Project 70 funding and has been developed using funds from Project 500, the Pennsylvania "Land and Water Conservation and Reclamation Act." This act has provided for the planning and development of many public outdoor recreation lands including Tyler State Park. The park officially opened on May 25, 1974.

Area Accommodations

Manchester Inn Bed and Breakfast - Ocean Grove, NJ

BBs / Inns

The Manchester Inn, The Ocean Grove New Jersey Bed Breakfast and The Secret Garden Restaurant are steps from the white sandy beach and the gentle surf of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy the cooling ocean breezes from our rocking chair porch while overlooking Ocean Pathway, Ocean Groves finest avenue

Web Site: http://www.themanchesterinn.com/index.htm

Waynebrook Inn - Honey Brook, PA

Hotels/Motels

Come experience the rich history and refined hospitality of the Waynebrook Inn, Est. 1865. Our charming full service hotel has been splendidly refurbished and is nestled in the midst of beautiful Amish farm country near Lancaster in historic Chester County. At the Waynebrook you can experience that rarity among country inns along with the amenities of a full service hotel...the elegance and beguiling charm of American Inns of yesteryear coupled with the modern conveniences today's travelers demand.

Web Site: www.WaynebrookInn.com

Boating

Boating: electric motors only

Neshaminy Creek offers calm, easy boating upstream from the canoe rental. The canoe rental operates daily from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, weather permitting.

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Nearby Parks

Graeme State Park

Neshaminy State Park

Washington Crossing State Park

Bulls Island State Park

Pennsbury Manor State Park

Ralph Stover State Park

High Rocks State Park

Fort Washington State Park

Rancocas State Park

Princeton Battlefield State Park

Trails

Bicycle:

If you're riding a bicycle, remember that nearly all of the trails on the west side of the creek are hilly. Slow down and use caution on hills and around curves. Bicycle usage is permitted only on the designated (see map) asphalt surfaces.

The bicycle trails are named at each intersection. Most of the bicycle trails are over eight feet wide, paved and designed for easy two-way travel. The asphalt trails are multiple-use trails. Be a courteous and safe bicycle rider.

Picnic tables are along the bicycle trails for rest stops.

Please stay alert for horseback riders when hiking on the equestrian trails.

Horseback Riding:

Riders enjoy many miles of dirt trails on both sides of Neshaminy Creek. Please stay on established trails that are marked with equestrian symbol marker posts. Horseback riding is not permitted in the picnic areas.

Parking for horse trailers is near Number One Lane Trail in the large parking lot across from the craft center. Limited additional parking is available in the lot on PA 332 across from Spring Garden Mill, and at the Schofield Ford Covered Bridge parking lot off of Swamp Road.

Hiking:

Hikers are permitted on all trails. Gravel hiking trails to the east of Neshaminy Creek link each picnic area. If you want a longer hike, cross over Neshaminy Creek to the west side of the park via the causeway at the center of the park. There you will find most of the park's bicycle and equestrian trails.

The trails give excellent views of the park and surrounding countryside. You can take a short walk or a long hike covering many miles. Several parking lots near the outer perimeter of the park allow access to remote areas and trails.

Nature Programs

The park offers environmental education and interpretive programs which explore a wide variety of ecological, historical and environmental topics.

School group programming and teacher workshops can be arranged. Scout, church, civic and private groups can also arrange for special programs. Advanced scheduling for group programming is required.

Programs are available from September through May. For more information, contact the park office.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews

October 27 A Great time...but a challenge

My dad took me riding early in the morning around 10:00. The horses went through the trail without many problems. However when we came later another day the horses refused to go through the gate and thus a tour guide and to push them through. It is a beautiful trail, but sometimes it can be difficult to get the horses going.

October 27 Stubborn horses but a Great RIde

I have tried going different times in the day to see at what hour the horses were more up to the trail ride. There were a few times where a guide had to pull us through. However when my dad and I went without a guide on a day when the horses were being cooperative we had tons of fun. I could not stop talking about the horse that I rode and I could not wait to go again. It is hard to get the horses onto the trail but over all a very enjoyable ride!

March 26 Cant wait to go riding again

The last time i was there i was too little to ride the horse without my mom walking it, but,even after these long years, i cant wait to go back and go riding again as a birthday present

August 5 Loved the ride! by Nat

We had absolutely wonderful time past weekend riding horses at Tyler Park Stable. Our guide, Donna, was very knowledgeable and caring. She made sure that everybody knew what to do and enjoyed their ride. If someone (newbie's) had a bit trouble with navigating their horse, she would be over right away with a help. We rode about 20 min over an hour (since couple of people were new to this and took extra time to get on going) but no one charged us extra. Trails were really nice and we enjoyed sight seeing though the park as well. My daughter rode a pony with us and she can't stop talking how much fun she had. Highly recommend!

May 10 Do not ride the horses by djg

My husband and I were very disappointed with our experience at Tyler Park Stables. Upon our arrival, the girls who work there were using foul language and seemed disgruntled. We tried to make the best of it as we left for our trail ride, but our guide had a lot of trouble with her horse. She said she had never riden that horse before; the horse gave her a lot of trouble. At one point, the horse walked off the trail into the brush and the guide fell off! We waited for her to get back on and spent a good while being patient as she tried to get the horse to move. When we returned to the stable, the older woman there was angry that we had been out for over an hour, and told us we had to pay more money!! She was extremely rude. We will not return there.

April 29 Great Big Park by Jenn

Horse trails, playgrounds, fishing, canoes for rents. Great trails for hiking and riding bikes. (paved & dirt) lots of picnic nooks Also has the covered bridge

Area Campgrounds

Campus Park & Ride
421 North 7th Street
Philadelphia, PA
215-913-6434

Area Fishing Related Businesses

Reeves Sport Shop 1943 W Chestnut St Washington, PA (724) 222-9310	Ed's Bait 445 Bethlehem Pike Colmar, PA (215) 822-7068
Sport Fishin' Outlet 230 W Germantown Pike Norristown, PA (610) 275-2441	Angler's Pro Shop 3361 Bethlehem Pike Souderton, PA (215) 721-4909
Clayton's Hunting & Fishing 660 Easton Rd Horsham, PA (215) 672-6060	Delaware River Fly Fishing Guide Service 879 Euclid Ave Warrington, PA (215) 343-1720
Center Point Pond Inc 1814 S Valley Forge Rd Lansdale, PA (610) 222-9060	Fly Fishing Shop The 528 Fox Rd Glenside, PA (215) 887-1523
Tanner's Sports Center 2301 York Rd Jamison, PA (215) 343-3103	Blue Water Fishing Tackle Co 1304 Conshohocken Rd # 185 Plymouth Meeting, PA (610) 270-9620
Brinkman's Live Bait & Tackle 4999 Linden Ave Philadelphia, PA (215) 632-0674	Mike & Kates Sports Shopp 7492 Oxford Ave Philadelphia, PA (215) 745-7740
Bob's Bait & Tackle 4863 Ridge Ave Philadelphia, PA (215) 487-0887	Sport Master 6301 Ditman St Philadelphia, PA (215) 331-8836
Bridesburg Bait & Tackle 2610 Orthodox St Philadelphia, PA (215) 289-8599	Al's Rainbow Sporting Goods 2319 S 15th St Philadelphia, PA (215) 465-7842
Penn Fishing Tackle 1771 Tomlinson Rd Philadelphia, PA (215) 673-3401	Penn Fishing and Tackle Mfg 3028 W Hunting Park Ave Philadelphia, PA (215) 229-9415
Hartville Fishing Club 3409 Rorer St Philadelphia, PA (215) 634-0399	Center Point Pond Inc 1814 Valley Forge Rd Norristown, PA (610) 222-9060
Montgomery County: Fishing Norristown, PA (610) 278-3070	One Shot Hunting N Fishing 1610 Quarry Rd Lansdale, PA (215) 855-9448
Dave's Sports Ctr Inc 1127 N Easton Rd Doylestown, PA (215) 766-8000	Mainstream Outfitters Inc 1121 N Easton Rd Doylestown, PA (215) 766-1244
Al's Rainbow Sporting Goods 1616 E Passyunk Ave Philadelphia, PA (215) 465-7842	Florence Hardware Store 322 W Front St Florence, NJ (609) 499-2895
Ed's Live Bait and Tackle 900 Haunted Lane Bensalem, PA (215) 639-8546	H L Live Bait & Tackle 78 E Bridge St Morrisville, PA (215) 295-1400
Bent Creek Preserve 786 Country Ln Trenton, NJ (609) 259-9501	Clover Rod & Gun Club Inc 18 Dover Ave Trenton, NJ (609) 883-2408
Fishing and Hunting Licenses: Division of Fish Game & Wildlife 501 E State St # 3 Trenton, NJ (609) 292-2965	Stanley Rose Charters Newtown, PA (215) 968-8765
Bathroom by Steve London 212 Bradley CT Southampton, PA (215) 968-8765	Branch Valley Fish & Game Club 1000 N Ridge Rd Perkasie, PA (215) 257-1000
P & S Fishing Tackle PO Box 2694 Warminster, PA (215) 285-2672	Reeves Sport Shop 2650 Park Ave Washington, PA (724) 222-9310

Area Resorts and Lodging

Parasio Hot Springs LLC 495 Easton Rd Horsham, PA (215) 441-8600	Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz 1220 Market St Philadelphia, PA (215) 922-7324
A M Resorts 7 Campus Dr Newtown, PA (610) 359-8130	Springhill Suites 430 Plymouth Rd Plymouth Meeting, PA (610) 940-0400
Rising Sun Health Center 500 E Godfrey Ave Philadelphia, PA (215) 728-6404	Hyatt Hotels & Resorts: Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue 200 S Broad St Philadelphia, PA (215) 893-1234
Vaction Showplace Epic Resorts 1923 Franklin Mills Cir Philadelphia, PA (215) 501-0245	Marriott Hotels Resorts Suites: Philadelphia Marriott 1201 Market St Philadelphia, PA (215) 625-2900
Sheraton 3549 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA (215) 387-8000	Eastern Ski Tours 1810 Byberry Rd Bensalem, PA (215) 633-6100
Lafayette Yard Marriott Hotel 1 W Lafayette St Trenton, NJ (609) 421-4000	Sheraton Bucks County Hotel 400 Oxford Valley Road Langhorne, PA (215) 547-4100

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Directions

You can reach the park from exits 330 and 331 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike; from Exit 330 follow PA 332 east from Willow Grove through Richboro and from Exit 331 follow US 1 north to I-95. Follow I-95 north to the Newtown/Yardley Exit 49, then drive west on the four-lane bypass around Newtown. The park entrance is at the intersection of Swamp Road and the four-lane bypass.