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.
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.
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.
Fishing:
Anglers may fish along the banks of Neshaminy Creek or from a canoe. Warm-water species include sunfish, black crappie, carp, smallmouth bass and other panfish. Neshaminy Creek is also the home of large snapping turtles, eels, frogs, water snakes and muskrats. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations and seasons apply.
Ice Fishing:
Neshaminy Creek sometimes freezes and ice fishing is permitted on the creek outside of the ice skating area. Ice thickness is not monitored. For your safety, be sure the ice is at least four inches thick and carry safety equipment.
Tyler State Park is located near Abington, Ambler and Ardmore
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.
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.
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
Tanner's Sports Center
2301 York Rd
Jamison, PA
(215) 343-3103
Penn Fishing Tackle
1771 Tomlinson Rd
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 673-3401
Ed's Live Bait and Tackle
900 Haunted Lane
Bensalem, PA
(215) 639-8546
Bent Creek Preserve
786 Country Ln
Trenton, NJ
(609) 259-9501
Stanley Rose Charters
Newtown, PA
(215) 968-8765
Bathroom by Steve London
212 Bradley CT
Southampton, PA
(215) 968-8765
P & S Fishing Tackle
PO Box 2694
Warminster, PA
(215) 285-2672
Great Golf Resorts of the Wrld
2600 Philmont Ave # 119
Huntingdon Vly, PA
(215) 914-2071
Eastern Ski Tours
1810 Byberry Rd
Bensalem, PA
(215) 633-6100
Sheraton Bucks County Hotel
400 Oxford Valley Road
Langhorne, PA
(215) 547-4100
Parasio Hot Springs LLC
495 Easton Rd
Horsham, PA
(215) 441-8600
A M Resorts
7 Campus Dr
Newtown, PA
(610) 359-8130
Vaction Showplace Epic Resorts
1923 Franklin Mills Cir
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 501-0245
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.
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. 
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
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