Tyler State Park
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Tyler State Park is a Pennsylvania state park consisting of 1,711 acres located near Newtown in Bucks County.
Park roads, trails, and facilities are carefully nestled within the original farm and woodland setting. The 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.
Tyler State Park contains a 27-hole disc golf course.
One of the main attractions in the park is the Schofield Ford covered bridge.
