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Tamanend Park
Picnic pavilion, building rentals, tennis court, tot lot, gazebo, gardens, walking trails, softball fields and picnic tables.
More information on the park can be found here
Area Attractions
Byers Choice Gardens
4355 County Line Road
Chalfont, PA 18914
Just outside the Christmas Gallery, visitors are treated to the fabulous new Winter Greene garden. Brick walkways meander through a secluded birch grove, which features copper-topped gas lanterns, a cascading fountain and abundant evergreens and flowering plants. Holiday decorations including thousands of tiny white lights will make this garden a festive place for visitors to enjoy year-round. We also have an extensive collection of sculpture by nationally renowned artists. It is the perfect place to relax and capture the joy of Christmas.
Phone: 215-822-0150
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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
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Kids' Castle
425 Wells Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
This impressive 8-story structure was the result of a volunteer community effort to build a wonderland of swings, slides, a rocket ship, climbing and hiding places, and a great place for kids to spend a summer afternoon. It is located within Central Park at 425 Wells Road in Doylestown Township, just outside of town. It is open 7 days a week, sunrise to sunset, and admission is free. The park is open year-round though the castle closes after the first freeze.
Central Park is a 108-acre facility that includes tennis courts, volleyball, soccer fields, and 1.5 miles of biking and hiking trails. It is perfect for picnicking, with many tables and several covered pavilions..
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Lake Towhee Park
Old Bethlehem Pike
Applebachsville, PA
Playgrounds
Picnicking
Hiking
Ball Fields
Horseback Riding Trails
Boating
Fishing
Camping
Ice Skating (designated area only)
Nature Areas
Phone: 215-757-0571
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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
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Peace Valley Nature Center
170 Chapman Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
Peace Valley offers 14 miles of nature trails in the woods and meadows at the eastern end of Lake Galena. The walking options vary from groomed foot paths near the Nature Center Solar Building to remote hiking trails in the mature woods.
Phone: 215-345-7860
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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
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Ralph Stover State Park
Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
Tohickon Creek flows through the 45-acre Ralph Stover State Park, making a scenic picnic area. The nearby High Rocks section of the park is a lovely overlook of the Tohickon Creek.
Phone: 610-982-5560
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Stover-Myers Mill Park
Bedminster Township,, PA
Stover-Myers Mill, which comprises 26 acres along the Tohickon Creek in Bedmnster Township on Dark Hollow Road and the creek in Pipersville. Originally, this mill started as a water-powered gristmill/sawmill and was later powered by steam. Owned by Jacob Stover in the early 1800's, the Stover-Myers Mill produced flour and animal feed for regional and local consumption.
Phone: 215-757-0571
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Tinicum Park
River Road
Erwinna, PA
Playgrounds
Picnicking
Hiking
Ball Fields
Boating
Fishing
Camping
Historic Features
Phone: 215-757-0571
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Tohickon Valley Park
Cafferty Road
Point Pleasant, PA
Playgrounds
Picnicking
Hiking
Swimming (in season)
Fishing
Tent/Cabin Camping
Phone: 215-297-0754
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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
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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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