Tyler State Park

Tyler State Park, located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, encompasses over 1,700 acres and features a network of over 23.5 miles of interconnected trails, including more than 10.5 miles of paved trails, 4 miles of hiking trails, and over 9 miles of bridle paths in Newtown and Northampton Townships, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Tyler State Park has a rich history rooted in farming, milling, and the Tyler family’s estate. Originally inhabited by the Lenni Lenape and later settled by colonists, the area saw agricultural development and the construction of mills along Neshaminy Creek. The Tyler family acquired a large portion of the land in the early 20th century, eventually leading to the creation of the state park in 1974.

Before becoming a park, the Tyler Estate consisted of 21 farms and over 2,000 acres. Many of these properties have disappeared over time due to a combination of vandalism and neglect, or were removed to protect the safety of park visitors. The 14 original barns/dwellings that remain today stand as fine examples of early rural Pennsylvania architecture. Today, these historic homes are maintained by the individuals who lease and reside in the Commonwealth-owned structures.

For more information:
www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks/find-a-park/tyler-state-park/history

Self-guided Walking Tour of Tyler Park

This annual event is designed as a self-guided walking tour of the historic properties and farmhouses scattered throughout the Tyler State Park grounds. This year, the self-guided tour will begin at 10am at the Boathouse Pavilion on Sunday, September 21st, 2025.

As part of this ticketed event, representatives from both the Newtown Historic Association and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be on hand to provide a general overview and answer questions at the beginning of the day.

All registrants will receive an informative Tyler Park historical book. This limited-edition, 100-page book contains rare photographs and detailed descriptions of the many historic properties and farmhouses, including the construction of the Tyler mansion, and how they were acquired by the Tyler family in the early 1900s.

Once registrants receive their tour book and orientation, they will be free to tour the park on their own.

Date: September 21, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM

Venue:
Tyler State Park
Boathouse Pavilion
Newtown, PA 18940

Organizer:
Newtown Historic Association
(215) 968-4004