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Bridge Point Park |
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Adjacent to the Neshaminy Creek
just off Route 611 at the base of Edison-Furlong Road. Bridge
Point Park consists of two (2) acres lo cated
mainly within the floodplain. Passive recreation opportunities
include walks along the stream bed, fishing,
picnicking, a recently (1992) renovated 1820’s Wheelwright Shop,
and a bit of nostalgia.
Directions to Bridge Point Park
Traveling North on Route 611:
At the traffic light at Edison-Furlong Road and Route 611,
make a left onto Edison-Furlong Road (7-11 is on your left). Park
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Castle Valley Park |
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Located
off Lower State & Almshouse Roads. If you love
to fish or just seek tranquility, this is a park you've got
to check out.
This tract is 3.8 acres transformed from a
dumping site to a beautiful park. Part of the Neshaminy Creek
Watershed Rivers Conservation Project, funded by
PA DCNR Keystone Grants, the streambank was cleaned up and
approximately 100 tree saplings were planted; minor renovations
were made to the parking lot and picnic benches have been placed
along the walking trail. A split-rail fence, waterfront steps,
nature trail and education kiosks were all constructed with the
help of both volunteers and Doylestown Township's Parks
Department.
On Saturday, May 22, 1999 volunteer and staff
efforts peaked as Castle Valley Park became the newest addition to
Doylestown Township's Park System as well as part of Bucks
County's Link Park System.
Directions to Castle Valley Park traveling
Lower State Road towards Doylestown:
Cross over Bristol Road and continue on Lower State Road for
approximately 1 mile. Park will be on your left just before the
Neshaminy Creek Bridge.
Directions from Route 611 North-bound:
Make a left onto Almshouse Road and follow to stop sign. Make
a right onto Almshouse Road (left is Turk Road) and follow windy
road to stop sign. Park will be in front of you off to your
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Central Park |
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Adjacent
to the Township Building on Wells Road. A one hundred and eight
(108) acres family-oriented park providing for a multitude of
active and passive recreational opportunities.
Amenities of the Park are: 5 Tennis Courts with coin operated
lighting, 2 Basketball Courts with coin operated lighting, 1
Volleyball Court, 1 Tot Lot Play area, 3 Soccer Fields, A1 Golf
Link (135-150yards), 1 Picnic Pavilion (reservations are made
through Doylestown Township Administration), 1 Amphitheater, 1.5
Miles Biking/Hiking/Jogging Trails, Kids' Castle and a 21 station
Health Check donated by Doylestown Hospital.
Kids'
Castle is an eight (8) story wooden playground structure designed
& named by children of Doylestown Township through an art contest
in 1996. On February 5, 1997, Kids' Castle Committee, Township
staff, residents and children of the community met with architect
Bob Leathers of
Leathers Associates,
Ithaca, New York to work on refining the initial playground
design.
Thanks to the efforts of over three thousand (3,000) dedicated
volunteers and the generosity of numerous sponsors, Kids' Castle
became a reality on Sunday, June 22, 1997. In October 1996, the
playground committee chaired by Jeff and Dawn Byers began the
overwhelming task of overseeing the entire playground project.
The committee raised over $200,000; recruited volunteers; and
acquisitioned countless tools, construction material, tents,
trailers, food service, and child care. This culminated in the
monumental task of constructing the playground in a twelve (12)
day period!
The call went out, and the community responded. Volunteers young
and old came together to work side by side with the architectural
staff to bring the children's vision of a dream playground come to
life. As you cross over the drawbridge, you enter a magical world
that includes a thirty-five (35) foot high castle with a really
big twisty slide, a very friendly dragon, a tree house, a barn
yard, a rocket ship, a downtown promenade for toddlers, a
multitude of slides and swings, and a children's amphitheater.
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Neamand and Ridings Tract |
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Neamand Tract
Adjacent to and along the
Neshaminy Creek and integrated with the Doylestown Crossing
Development. The Tract consists of forty-four (44) acres of
woodlands and open acres ideal for leisurely walks along the
Neshaminy Creek from Lower State Road to the Windsor Drive
cul-de-sac. This park is open space and is readily accessible to
the residents of Doylestown Lea I & II.
Ridings Tract
Located between Ridings Lane
and Court. The Tract is five (5) acres of open space. Ideal for
passive recreation, leisurely walks, kite flying, etc. There is an
1800’s Spring House and an old stone building on site that are
currently under restoration. This park is open space and is
readily accessible to the residents of the Riding at Covered
Bridge. |
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Sauerman Park |
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Located
off 611 and Sauerman Road. Sauerman Park is a thirteen (13) acre
park of sloping ground which is heavily wooded throughout much of
the park. Natural drainage tributaries travel the site creating
intersecting terrain when walking the woodland areas. While easily
accessible Sauerman Park secludes itself from the everyday hustle
and bustle of life. Provides for both active and passive
recreation opportunities.
Park amenities include: 1
Softball Field, 1 Tot Lot Play Area, 1 Horseshoe Pit, 1 Volleyball
Court, 1 Swing Set, 1 Picnic Area, and a Woodland Trail.
Directions to Sauerman Park
from Warrington Area Traveling North on Route 611:
Route 611 North, exit for Main Street.
Travel 1/8 mile and make a right onto Sauerman Road. Go through
first stop sign and travel 1/4 mile. Park will be on your right.
Directions to Sauerman Park
from Doylestown Area Traveling South on Route 611:
Route 611 South to first traffic light
(Edison-Furlong & Route 611). Make a left onto Edison-Furlong
Road. Travel 1/2 mile and make your first left onto Sauerman Road.
Travel 1/4 mile, park will be on your left. |
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Turk Park I |
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Located
at the intersection of Almshouse Road and Turk Road. Turk I is a
six (6) acres park of gently sloping ground primarily utilized for
active recreation and sports-oriented programs. The perimeter
woodlands traverses a deep ravine which descends to the Neshaminy
Creek just upstream of the Bridge Point Park area.
Park amenities include: 2 Softball Fields, 1 T-Ball Field, 1
Football Field, 1 Swing Set and a Woodland Walk.
Directions to Turk I from Warrington Area Traveling
North on Route 611:
Make a left onto Almshouse Road. Travel
1/2 mile, park will be on your right. |
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Turk II |
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Located at the intersection of
Almshouse Road and Turk Road to the right of Turk I. Turk II is
twenty (20) acres of level ground dedicated to active sports
programs. The site is open and allows for an unobstructed view.
Park amenities include: 3 Soccer
Fields, 1 Volleyball Court, 2 Baseball Fields, 1 Tot Lot Play
area, and a Fitness Trail & Exercise Stations.
Directions to Turk II from
Warrington Area Traveling North on Route 611:
Make a left onto Almshouse Road. Travel 1/2 mile, park will
be on your left |
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