Posted on October 1, 2018
2018 Great Public Space: Doylestown Township Central Park (Bucks County)
Environment Great Places Healthy Communities Urban Design & Placemaking 2018
The 140-acre Central Park is the focal point of Doylestown Township in Bucks County. Residents and visitors gather at the Park for recreation, social interaction, and community events. Kids Castle, a majestic playground inspired by the castles of Henry Chapman Mercer and enclosed by a fence lined with one of a kind donated artwork, is one of the highlights. Central Park is also home to an amphitheater, outdoor fitness equipment, picnic pavilions, sport fields and courts, trails with connections to neighboring municipalities, and environmental education areas (wetlands, native plant garden, natural habitats). Among the trails is a sensory trail dedicated to developing sensory experiences for children with special needs. The Park, which attracts individuals and families from all over the world, is truly a place for community gathering, inspiration, and making countless memories.
