Tyler State Park (Pennsylvania)

For the Texas State Park, see Tyler State Park (Texas).
Not to be confused with John J. Tyler Arboretum.

Tyler State Park
Schofield Ford Covered Bridge
Map showing the location of Tyler State Park
Map showing the location of Tyler State Park
Location of Tyler State Park in Pennsylvania
Map showing the location of Tyler State Park
Map showing the location of Tyler State Park
Tyler State Park (Pennsylvania) (the United States)
LocationBucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Coordinates40°13′30″N 74°59′00″W / 40.22500°N 74.98333°W / 40.22500; -74.98333
Area1,711 acres (6.92 km2)
Elevation236 ft (72 m)[1]
Established1974
Named forMr. and Mrs. George F. Tyler
Governing bodyPennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
WebsiteTyler State Park

Tyler State Park is a day-use Pennsylvania state park on 1,711 acres (692 ha) in Newtown and Northampton Townships, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States.[2]

Park roads, trails, and facilities are nestled within the original farm and woodland setting. Neshaminy Creek meanders through the park (no swimming), north to south. Tyler State Park is home to many different species of birds thank to the diversity of habitats, including mature forests and maintained grassland. The creek is home to water snakes, turtles, eels, and panfishes. The quieter sections of the park are home to foxes, deer, beavers, racoons, rabbits, and coyotes.

Tyler State Park contains a 36-hole disc golf course, a community theater, an art center, several picnic areas, a children's playground, and many miles of hiking and walking trails. One of the main attractions in the park is the Schofield Ford Covered Bridge, originally built in 1874. The bridge burned down due to arson on October 7, 1991, but was rebuilt with raised funds and reopened on September 7, 1997.

  1. ^ "Tyler State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. August 30, 1990. Retrieved December 13, 2007.
  2. ^ "Tyler State Park". Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Archived from the original on October 10, 2011. Retrieved December 13, 2007.