Doylestown Central Park

It is the largest park owned by Doylestown Township, 30 of these acres are being leased to the neighboring Delaware Valley College for farming use.

Doylestown Central Park also includes some more unique features such as Kids Castle and a sensory trail for visitors with disabilities.

This would allow for ease of connection to already existing municipal water, sewage, and electricity lines, decreasing both time and building costs.

[4] Since its inception, planners wanted to ensure that the park had both passive and active areas while minimally changing the existing landscape.

[6] The design of the playground was an effort by a team of local architects as well as students from the Central Bucks School District.

[6] The original structure was made of pressure treated wood, but due to heavy use and weathering Kids Castle underwent a renovation in March 2013 costing $150,000.

Although the main castle is currently open for public use, part of the renovation included removal of other older playground equipment.

[7] The next phase of renovation includes the installation of new playground equipment as well as resurfacing to allow for inclusion of children of all abilities.

[9] Previous to the construction of the physical building, the hillside on which it is located was considered a natural amphitheater and hosted its first concert series in the summer of 1995.

[3] Supported by both the Doylestown Township and Borough, the Hike and Bike System started its planning stages in 1992, and continues to expand.

[14] Each pod highlights different sensory integration techniques, to help children of all needs (particularly on the autism spectrum) interact with the natural environment.

[13] Foundations Community Partnership Grant, Boucher & James, Inc., Pickering Corts and Summerson as well as the Doylestown Township board of Supervisors helped with the design and construction of the sensory trail.

The Bucks County Audubon Society as well as members of the Doylestown community sought to increase the native bird population by building and placing nesting boxes in and around the area, including in Central Park.

The meadow habitat allows for different species including: Adjacent to Kid's castle across the bridge, there is a storm water pond.

[17] Doylestown Central Park hopes to educate visitors on the damaging effects invasive species can have on existing habitats.

Posted signage describes management techniques such as early detection, manual removal and chemical application, while also providing tips for visitors to help and apply on an individual scale.

Soccer Fields at Doylestown Central Park
Kid's Castle, renovated in 2013
Covenant Bank Amphitheater
Functional Fitness station for adults 50+ at Doylestown Central Park
4 out of 9 pods of the Sensory Trail
A pod along the sensory trail boardwalk
Picnic bench overlooking meadow at Doylestown Central Park
Storm Water Pond
Doylestown Central Park Native Plant Garden and outdoor classroom