Bucks County Parks Remain Open During Coronavirus Shutdown

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — As the shutdown geared toward curbing the new coronavirus continues, parents in Bucks County are looking for places to get their kids, and themselves, out of the house.

While residents are allowed to visit the open spaces at Bucks County's six state parks, those parks are officially closed for two weeks. That includes bathrooms and offices.

But, as of Wednesday, county parks in Bucks County remained open.

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Bucks County officials announced changes to government operations on Tuesday, including measures to limit contact with employees at government buildings. But in the same announcement, they made clear that "parks and outdoor recreational facilities will remain open."

The county owns eight county parks, in addition to other recreation facilities, historic sites and nature centers.

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If you're looking to get the family out and about — while hopefully still observing smart social distancing practices — here's a look at where the county parks in Bucks County are and some of what they offer.

The county parks in Bucks County are:

Core Creek Park
Location: Middletown Township, south of Newtown, east of Rt. 413 on Tollgate Road.
Phone: 215-757-0571
Features: 1,200 acres, playgrounds, campgrounds, picnic areas, tennis, dog park, fishing, bike and walking trails

Lake Towhee Park
Location: Old Bethlehem Road, Applebachsville
Phone: 215-757-0571
Features: 549 acres, playground, picnic area, hiking, boating, fishing, camping

Peace Valley Park
Location: 264 Creek Road, New Britain Township
Phone: 215-822-8608
Features: 1,500 acres, nature center, playgrounds, picnicking, hiking, boat rental, fishing, bike and walking trails

Playwicki Park
Location: Maple Avenue, Langhorne
Phone: 215-757-0571
Features: 33 acres, playgrounds, picnicking, hiking, fishing

Ringing Rocks Park
Location: Ringing Rocks Road, Upper Black Eddy
Phone: 215-757-0571
Features: 128 acres, picnicking, hiking, nature areas, geological formation

Silver Lake Park
Location: Bath Road, Bristol Township
Phone: 215-757-0571
Features: 465 acres, playgrounds, picnicking, hiking, boating, fishing, nature areas

Tinicum Park
Location: River Road (Rt. 32), Erwinna
Phone: 215-757-0571
Features: 126 acres, playground, picnicking, hiking, boating, fishing, camping, historic features

Tohicken Valley Park
Location: Cafferty Road, Point Pleasant
Phone: 215-297-0754
Features: 612 acres, picnicking, hiking, playground, swimming, fishing, tent/cabin camping

For information on Bucks County recreation sites, nature centers, historic properties and other locations, visit the Bucks County Parks and Recreation website.

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