Lake at Core Creek Park in Midddletown offers summer fun in Bucks County
Visitors take to Lake Luxembourg at Core Creek Park in Middletown all summer to get out on the water.
Its the perfect time of year to get outside and explore and in many parks across Bucks County, you can bring your pets along to join the fun. Whether you’re interested in hiking through forest trails, enjoying an off-leash dog park, or heading out on horseback, odds are there’s something for you and your pet.
Here are just some of the many parks across Bucks County that are worth checking out with your pets:
Core Creek Park
Open daily from dawn to dusk, on-leash pets are welcome at the 1,200-acre Core Creek Park off Bridgtown Pike in Middletown. If you’re looking to let your dog off-leash, there is an enclosed dog park at the Tollgate Road entrance of the park. The dog park requires a membership that can be purchased online for $50 for Bucks County residents and $100 for non-residents.
Delaware Canal Park
Stroll along the 58-mile historic towpath along the Delaware River between Easton and Bristol. In addition to miles of waterline, the park contains a 50-acre pond and 11 river islands. The Delaware Canal State Park is open daily from sunrise to sunset and welcomes on-leash dogs. Equestrian use on the towpath is prohibited.
Doylestown Dog Park
Another option for off-leash fun with your dog is a 3-acre section of Turk Park that has been transformed into the Doylestown Dog Park at 1082 Almshouse Road. The park is separated into sections for large and small dogs and is open only to registered members. Information about how to apply to join the dog park is available online.
Neshaminy State Park
Located where the Delaware River and the Neshaminy Creek meet, the 339-acre Neshaminy State Park off State Road in Bensalem is open year-round from 8 a.m. to sunset. Walk your dog on-leash around the various trails, where you can catch a glimpse of the Philadelphia skyline.
Nockamixon State Park
Leashed pets are welcome to explore the more than 5,000-acre Nockamixon State Park in Quakertown — one of the most popular outdoor destinations in southeastern Pennsylvania. The 1,450-acre Lake Nockamixon sits at the center of the park with trails looping around it, including more than 20 miles of paths for horseback riding.
Tyler State Park
Walk your dog on-leash or ride your horse through the 1,711-acre park in Newtown, open year-round from 8 a.m. to sunset. Tyler State Park is divided into sections by the Neshaminy Creek and offers hiking trails of varying difficulties and 10.5 miles of equestrian trails. Picnic areas have tables, restrooms and drinking water.
Bucks County Horse Park
If you want to surround yourself with fellow horseback riders, consider visiting the Bucks County Horse Park. The 145-acre park is located in Revere, Pennsylvania and is open year-round from sunrise to sunset. In addition to a 25-miles trail system, the park also offers two large show rings with practice show jumps and a multi-level cross-country course over varied terrain – including banks, ditches, and a water complex. Day passes are available for $30 for county residents and $35 for non-residents.
Lacey Latch is the development reporter for the Bucks County Courier Times and The Intelligencer. She can be reached at LLatch@gannett.com.
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