Parks
Municipal, County, State and Federal parks in Bucks County
Civil War Reenactment at Neshaminy State Park – Cancelled
Changes coming this year (2018) to the Bucks County Playhouse.
The Bucks County Playhouse and some of the surrounding properties are undergoing some serious construction. Plans are underway to improve the theater, add dining and rooms and create a river walk. (2019 – much of the work has been completed)
Continue readingHerbicides at Peppermint Park in Springfield blamed for dog deaths.
Residents claim there is a link between the use of herbicides and several dog deaths at a local dog park in Upper Bucks County.
Fox in Tyler State Park 2006
I was driving through Tyler State Park in 2006 and saw this guy sitting in a field.
Durham Boats at Washington Crossing in 2005
These Durham Boats are replicas of the boats General George Washington used to cross the frozen Delaware River to attack the Hessians at Trenton on Christmas Day 1776. That was a turning point of the War for Independence. These boats are used in the annual reenactment of Washington’s Crossing.
Continue readingTyler State Park – Newtown, PA
Tyler State Park is located just outside Newtown, Pa. at 101 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA 18940-1151 (note – there are several entrances to the park and parking areas.
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 as their annual home show, at the adjacent Bucks County Community College. The old Tyler Mansion now serves as an administration building for the college.
Lake Nockamixon in Nockamixon State Park
Lake Nockamixon is one of the larger lakes in Bucks County. They offer boat rentals and trails.
Continue readingPeace Valley Park Boat Rentals
Peace Valley Park has boat rentals. The park itself provides extensive paved trails. If you want to get out on the water and don’t have a boat you can rent one. Peace Valley is a much smaller lake than Lake Nocamixon.
Continue readingCivil War Re-enactment in Neshaminy State Park – April 2013
There are Civil War Re-enactments at Neshaminy State Park. We visited one in April 2013. Along with the battle re-enactment, there are campsites and tables with vendors and food. It’s a great day to visit some history.
Continue readingCivil War canons in Lambertville NJ
There are some remarkable civil war canons in a small park in Lambertville.
If you are in New Hope, you can cross the bridge and walk about six blocks. The park is at the intersection of York and George streets on the southeast corner.
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