A Guide to Bucks County Playgrounds (plus a few extra!)

We spend a LOT of time at playgrounds. Since my children don’t attend daycare, it’s a great way for them to socialize with other kids their age. It gets us outside in the fresh air. It burns energy, gets their muscles working and teaches physical coordination. And here’s perhaps MY biggest reason for getting us out to the playground as often as I do … when we’re at the playground, they’re not home making a mess!

Here’s a list of some of the best Bucks County playgrounds (plus a few extras). While there are a few that we frequent the most because of proximity, if we have a free day, I’ll make it more of a destination. That is, we’ll pick a playground that’s close to something else we enjoy, or pack a lunch to eat there, etc.

In addition to the name, address and a brief description, I’ve also included a few special features, the types of swings available, and if it’s a mulch playground or not because at this stage of life, these are important playground criteria for us! My 3 year old Charlotte loves bucket swings, my 4.5 year old Henry wants to see something new, and while we still go to mulch playgrounds, a playground DEFINITELY earns points in my ranking if it’s mulch-free!

NOTE: All of the images below are actually a series of images. Make sure you click to scroll through them all!

I will also be trying to note if bathrooms are nearby and open as I visit this summer. I didn’t include in the past due to some closures over the past year.

Kids Castle at Doylestown Central Park

425 Wells Road, Doylestown

UPDATE: After being closed since September 2021, Kids Castle REOPENED at the end of February! The changes aren’t major, but most noticeable – the toddler area is now a bit more separate/enclosed. There isn’t an actual gate around it, but it does have fencing with just one entrance in and out. I think this should make it much easier to navigate if you’re there with children under 3. In this space, there are two bucket swings, small rock wall, bouncy animals, and small slide/climbing structure.

Kids Castle is arguably the most famous playground in Bucks County. Just before the pandemic, it was closed for renovations, so if you haven’t been there within the past year, it’ll be even more exciting to visit. As a result of the renovations, the inclusive playground now features new play structures that meet the needs of children with a variety of abilities. In addition to the massive wooden castle that’s basically a maze with slides inside, there are tons of other attractions to check out. (So if your kids are too little/intimidated by the castle, it’s still worth the visit.) Kids Castle is almost like 3 (or more!) playgrounds in one with a pirate ship and tot zone on the left side, the castle in the center, another play structure on the right, and other mini features sprinkled throughout.

Tip: Unless your kids are older/very independent, be prepared to get in that castle WITH them! IT is NOT a structure where you can sit back and watch from afar.

Highlights/Special Features: The CASTLE is the clear winner here! But don’t miss other unique features such as the “drop zone” which is like a mini slow-motion elevator. It’s located on the left-side play structure, and my kids will do this over and OVER again.

Since this playground is within Doylestown Central Park, there are also walking paths, big open fields, picnic tables, etc.
Swings: A variety including standard, bucket, ADA, tire, and zip-line
Mulch: Wood chips around the castle, rubber surfaces most other places

Lions Pride Park

3129 Bradley Road, Chalfont

I JUST got to check this one off our list of “to visit,” but we’ll definitely be back again. This was more of a “destination” playground for us at 35 minutes away, but it was such a cool spot that we spent nearly 3 hours! It was built on the site of an old summer camp and just opened in 2020. The main highlight of the playground is Kids’ Mountain. The large hill allows the slides to be extra long, and it can be accessed by climbing ropes or using the ramp. In addition to the giant slides, there’s also an area that has several levels (separated by steps/ramps) with sand and smaller slides. There’s also a small toddler play structure, and a music area. Then there are other climbing structures, rope bridges, a huge sand pit, a variety of swings and more. In addition to the playground, there’s an area called The Grove at the center of the park. It has Adirondack chairs, hammocks, picnic tables and a covered pavilion. While the playground itself doesn’t offer a ton of shade, there are lots of comfortable chairs in the shade around the perimeter. There are also walking trails, open fields, giant chess boards, checkers tables and more! This is a playground that would be great for older kids that get bored easily at typical playgrounds, but there are also things for the little ones to do.

Tip: The playground seemed to clear out a lot around lunch time, so if you prefer lower crowds, this could be a great time to go. Plus, there are shaded picnic tables, perfect for bringing packed lunches.

Highlights/Special Features: Kids’ Mountain, sand area … really just about everything it seems!
Swings: Standard, bucket, ADA, tandem
Mulch: No (but there IS sand in sections!)
Bathrooms: Yes! But as a warning, the lights are on a timer. There’s a dial right next to the door, make sure you give that a crank so you don’t find yourself in the dark like I did with the kids yelling!

DocterAdams Community Park

2235 Oxford Drive, Warrington

This is a brand new (opened April 29, 2022) park in the spot formerly known as Willow Knoll Park. It’s named for (and supported by) NFL player Josh Adams, who grew up in the neighborhood. The playground has several different areas – a larger climbing structure with slides and a few different types of “bridges” and “steps” for lack of better words that we haven’t really seen before. There’s also a smaller structure for kids 5 and under, seesaw, and several subtly football themed attractions. This playground was pretty different from others we’ve been to, so it’s definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area. (It’s also 5 minutes from the Warrington Chuck E. Cheese, which is why we were nearby!)

Highlights/Special Features: A few subtle football themed attractions, all brand new equipment
Swings: 2 Standard, 2 bucket
Mulch: No, smooth rubber surfaces
Bathrooms: Not that I saw

Bristol Township Municipal Park Playground

2149 Bristol Oxford Valley Road/2501 Bath Road, Bristol

This is a new favorite for us. We used to drive past it on the way to Silver Lake Nature Center (just a few minutes down the road), but it was under construction for a while and when it did reopen, there was limited access due to the pandemic. It’s now fully open to the public, and we’re loving having a new spot nearby. The playground is fenced in except for the entrance (always a plus with young children!) and features slides, ramps, tunnels, climbing features and more. There’s plenty of open space within the playground area and surrounding for free play, too. There are also benches surrounding the playground, making it easy for adults to relax for a few minutes with the kids easily still in view. Perhaps most exciting – there’s also a Spray Park right next to the playground.

As of June 7, the Spray Park is open to the public! The Spray Park is a large area next to the playground with water shooting up from the ground. There is a low wall surrounding the Spray Park, a few benches, one table (with more a little farther away), and a bathroom. General hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., but they ask that you check the Bristol Township Parks and Recreation Facebook page (linked) in the morning before coming out. They will update each morning (except Sunday) between 8 and 9 a.m. if the Spray Park isn’t running. Last summer when they first opened, the Spray Park/Playground was limited to Bristol Residents and you actually had to have a reservation. As of now, it is FREE, no reservations needed, and open to everyone!

Highlights/Special Features: Spray Park during the summer!
Swings: No, which is really the only negative!
Mulch: No
Bathroom: Yes, a large single-person bathroom with changing table.

Tullytown Canal Park

Behind the Levittown Walmart and Home Depot

This park/playground is truly a hidden gem … so much so that I couldn’t even find an address for it, and I just recently even HEARD of it through a comment on Facebook. To get to it, you have to go behind the Levittown Walmart. The easiest access is probably to drive through the shopping center so that Firestone is on your left and Walmart is to your right. Go behind the stores, through the truck area, and then you’ll hit the Tullytown Canal Park with its own little parking area. The park opened in 2017 and includes open fields, a pavilion with picnic tables, large gazebo and a small paved walking/bike path that surrounds the park. The most exciting part though is the playground! It had plenty of new/unique equipment to keep my kids happy for over an hour. There’s a smaller “clubhouse” type structure that’s more suitable for the younger kids 2-5 with slides and climbing features, and two structures for bigger kids with different climbing features, hidden seats, slides and more, plus a see-saw type attraction, a HUGE rope climbing dome, a variety of swings, and a few other free-standing attractions. There were signs around the park with the Kompan Playground Equipment logo, and I actually had to check the website for the name of one of the parts my kids loved the best – the Supernova. It’s a large, slanted, rotated ring that kids can run on, sit, push, etc. It’s great for improving balance, and was a big highlight of our visit.

Highlights/Special Features: Unique playground equipment
Swings: Standard, bucket, ADA, rope nest swing
Mulch: Yes
Bathroom: There are port-a-potties (and plenty of stores in the shopping center if you have an emergency)

Bensalem Firefighters’ Field Playground

100 Rockhill Drive, Bensalem

Firefighters’ Field is right down the street from Neshaminy Mall and has plenty of space for playing ball and running around, walking trails, plus playground equipment. The playground features slides, spots for climbing, a bouncy bridge, and an underneath play spot with window, benches and animal mix/match. In addition to the main play structure, there’s also a smaller structure with toddler slides. There are picnic tables and benches if you want to pack a lunch, but nothing is covered/shady. Be sure to put on your sunblock!

Highlights/Special Features: Workout equipment right next to the playground, so you could even exercise while your child plays.
Swings: Standard and bucket
Mulch: No
Bathroom: Yes

Cobalt Ridge Playground

77 Cobalt Cross Road, Levittown

I don’t typically include neighborhood playground in this list, but the Cobalt Ridge playground in Levittown was recently completely redone, and I think it warrants some attention. The new playground includes a number of features making it more inclusive than the previous one – musical elements, ramps, roll-on features and more. There are both big and small slides, a variety of swings, spinning seats, and climbing structures. Overall, I did find it more suited to pre-k and up, but there are some smaller slides and a tandem bucket swing for toddlers. Note that there is only street/neighborhood parking, except for 2 handicapped spaces.

Highlights/Special Features: It’s brand new! The sought after tandem swings!
Swings: Standard and two types of tandem swings (bucket and ADA)
Mulch: Yes
Bathroom: No

Falls Township Community Par

9061 Mill Creek Road, Levittown

It’s amazing what can be done with an old quarry site! For decades, this area of Levittown was unusable space. But in 1999, Falls Township gained control of the quarry, back-filled it and created this great park. There’s a little something for everyone with two playground areas, skate board ramps, a dog park, roller hockey rink, and more. There are also walking trails and access to fishing.

The smaller playground on the soccer field side is newer with rubber surfacing instead of mulch, ramp access and a few features that make it more inclusive for special needs such as the “inclusive glider.” The older/larger playground on the other side of the park is more of a traditional playground with taller slides, more swings, bouncy bridge etc.

Highlights/Special Features: Since these playgrounds are within the park, there’s a large variety of things to do beyond the playground
Swings: Tandem Swing on the Soccer Field Side; Standard, bucket and ADA on the lake side
Mulch: On the lake side
Bathrooms: Typically yes, but I will need to see if they’re reopened

Roberts Ridge Playground

286 Frost Lane, Newtown

After hearing that Roberts Ridge has a pirate ship section of its playground, I thought this would be a fun one to try out! The kids definitely enjoyed that little something extra for pretend play, and the rest of the playground was cute, too. This playground has swings, slides, monkey bars, tunnels, rope climbing structures, and more. Plus, there is a smaller Little Tykes toddler structure for those under 5. There’s a walking trail around the perimeter if you want to tie your visit into a walk, and there’s also a covered pavilion with picnic tables as well as benches surrounding the playground. We were there on a cloudy day, but this playground seemed a bit more shaded than some others, and you could easily take a break from the sun under the pavilion.

We were there on a weekday while school is still in session, but this playground is also right next to Goodnoe Elementary School. My kids spotted the playground THERE and wanted to check it out, so if you were visiting on the weekend or during the summer, you could even playground hop without having to move your car!

Suggestions: If this is more a “destination” playground for you, I don’t think you’d spend more than an hour or so. BUT, it’s 5 minutes from Newtown favorites like Jules Thin Crust if you want to make it a lunch/playground day.

Highlights/Special Features: Pirate ship
Swings: Standard, bucket, ADA
Mulch: Rubberized mulch, not as messy as regular but not a smooth surface
Bathroom: Bathrooms were closed as of 5/24/21, but there was a port-a-potty next to them

Secret Garden/Memorial Park/9-11 Garden of Reflection

1950 Woodside Road, Yardley

Memorial Park in Lower Makefield Townsip is the site of Pennsylvania’s official 9-11 memorial. In addition to the beautiful twin towering fountains and gardens, there are also play areas. The Secret Garden is really different from a lot of other playgrounds in the area. It has a nature theme and instead of one central play area, it’s set up with sort of “stations” throughout the space – giant honeycomb to climb up, an inclusive glider, ant tunnels, giant insects to ride, etc. This is an inclusive playground designed for children of different abilities, with a focus on sensory experiences. For example, instead of the standard slide, it has a roller slide (or “bumpy slide” as my kids call it.) The playground is fenced in except the entrance. There are also basketball courts, sand volleyball, softball field and a multi-purpose football/soccer field nearby.

Tip: It’s only a few minutes away from Shady Brook Farm, so you can stop for Uncle Dave’s Ice Cream on the way home!

Highlights/Special Features: Same site as the 9-11 Memorial, unique equipment
Swings: Standard and ADA
Mulch: No

Imagination Land Playground

3800 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem

Imagination Land Playground is just next to the parking lot for the Bensalem Library, making it a great little outing with the kids. Have some quiet time at the library, and then let them loose at the playground! There’s a lot to do for both smaller and bigger kids, with multiple slides, climbing areas, bridges, swings, bouncy cars and more. The playground was built specifically for special needs children (though it can be used by children of all abilities), so you’ll notice a lot of special features throughout.

Highlights/Special Features: Right next to the Bensalem library!
Swings: Standard, bucket and ADA
Mulch: No
Bathroom: Yes

Boat Playground at Bensalem Township Municipal Center

2400 Byberry Road (right behind the Police Department, next to the Municipal Building and the Ampitheater)

This playground was a new one for us that was actually suggested by someone to me on Instagram. It’s right BEHIND the Bensalem Police Department building, next to the Bensalem Township Municipal Building and the ampitheater. If you like a quieter, more secluded playground, this is a great one. And since it’s only a very short drive around the corner from the Bensalem Library, it’s a good one to combine with a library visit for fun outing. There is a boat-themed play structure that’s great for creative play, a bouncy bridge, two twisty slides, and a really tall straight slide. The straight tall slide was the highlight for my kids once they got over the initial fear. There are also swings and a twisty climbing structure.

Highlights/Special Features: 2 minute drive from Bensalem Library, also has walking paths, boat themed playground structure, tall slide
Swings: Standard, bucket and ADA
Mulch: Yes
Bathroom: It was closed when we were there. But I’d think you could use the Bensalem Municipal Building’s bathroom if necessary?

Macclesfield Park

1000 River Road, Yardley

This 92-acre park in Lower Makefield is a site for many games, tournaments and practice for soccer, baseball and softball, but there’s also a playground area. There isn’t a ton of equipment, but if you’re nearby and also want to go somewhere with a lot of open space/fields, this is a good option. There’s even sand volleyball courts right by the playground! We recently moved to the area, so we wanted to check it out. I was surprised by how long my kids enjoyed playing on the “old school” equipment – a double slide, jungle gym dome, swings, monkey bars.

Highlights/Special Features: Plenty of open space. You can also see trains going by in the distance.
Swings: Standard, bucket, tire
Mulch: Wood chips
Bathroom: Closed on 3/19 but there were portapotties

Middletown Community Park

2600 Langhorne Yardley Road, Langhorne

We’ve driven past this one so many times on the way to Shady Brook, but now that we live closer, we finally visited on one of the first warmer days recently. I wasn’t a fan of the mulch, but the kids enjoyed it! There are a lot of slides, monkey bars, rockwall and tunnels. I’d say this is definitely a playground for the older kids. My kids (5 and 4) eventually warmed up to it and got more adventurous, but I don’t think kids under 4 would enjoy it as much. Most of the slides are very high, and there isn’t any smaller area for toddlers.

I’m not sure what this is called, but there was also an electronic soccer game right next to the playground. It lights up and tells you to hit certain squares. We didn’t even have a ball with us, but my kids still liked playing in this area and hitting the square with their hands!

Highlights/Special Features: Skate park in the same park, walking paths, soccer fields, softball field, baseball field, basketball court
Swings: No
Mulch: Yes

Noah’s Playground

234 Durham Road, Newtown

Noah’s Playground opened in 2015 as a tribute to 2-month old Noah Cohen, who passed away from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in 2010. Kids will enjoy swings, multiple slides, climbing areas and more. There are bathrooms and a picnic area. There is also a paved trail if you want to do a couple of laps to burn some calories yourself! We finally visited Noah’s Playground for the first time in April, and I’d say it’s a great spot if you have kids of varying ages. There are two main playground structures with bouncy ride-on insects, a climbing “spider web,” and swings in between them. The one structure is great for early walkers and up until 5 or so. And the bigger structure is more for kids 5-12. At 4-1/2 and 3, my kids were a little nervous climbing to the top and going down the slides, but they got the hang of it.

Highlights/Special Features: Paved walking trail, open fields and separate slides etc for smaller kids and bigger/braver kids
Swings: Standard and bucket
Mulch: No

The Mayors Playground

180 Cherry Street, Langhorne

Mayors Playground is just a couple of blocks away from the Langhorne Bucks County Free Library, so it’s a great location if you want to make a morning or afternoon of it. While the playground is by busy roads, it’s fenced in except for the entrances. The landscaped playground features play equipment with slides, bridges and climbing spaces, swings, basketball courts and open field space.

Highlights/Special Features: Close to the Langhorne library; pavilions and picnic tables
Swings: Standard and bucket
Mulch: Yes

Silver Lake Nature Center

1306 Bath Road, Bristol

Whenever we visit Silver Lake Nature Center, we always stop at the playground, too. So you can take a nice mostly shaded walk through the nature center’s trails, then make your way over to the playground by the lake. There are slides, swings, those playground dinosaurs to climb on, and even a metal/wooden car.

Tip: The indoor Visitors’ Center recently reopened, so stop in to see the turtles and more!

Highlights/Special Features: Right next to Silver Lake Nature Center
Swings: Standard and bucket
Mulch: Yes
Bathroom: Inside the Visitor Center

Tyler State Park Playground

101 Swamp Road, Newtown

Tyler State Park is hugely popular in the spring and summer – and with good reason! You can hike, bike, boat and more within the 1,700 acres. There’s even a Frisbee golf course, which my husband and I tried to play years ago, before I remembered that I have terrible aim. The playground is nestled among the trees, with parking lots on either side. (One being closer to the playground and picnic tables, and one just across a field.) The playground area includes 3 main structures, each with its own slides, stairs and climbing features. There are also monkey bars, “fireman” poles, swings and more.

Highlights/Special Features: Within the park, so you can always explore beyond the playground
Swings: Standard and bucket
Mulch: Yes

Kids Kingdom Playground

1100 Edgewood Avenue, Yardley

Did you know that Kids Castle isn’t the only castle-themed playground in Bucks? While much smaller than the “famous” Doylestown playground, Kids Kingdom is a really cute alternative. There are several castle towers to climb, lots of hidden passageways making it a favorite playground for hide n’ seek, slides, and some special features like a mini zip line. Tip: This playground doesn’t have as much for the toddler crowd, but there is one smaller slide that ends in a sand pit.

Highlights/Special Features: Castle themed play structures, mini zip line, next to the Yardley-Lower Makefield Library
Swings: Standard, ADA
Mulch: Wood chips
Bathrooms: Yes

Core Creek Park

East of Rt. 413 on Tollgate Road, Newtown

There are 3 playground areas within Core Creek Park, so if your main reason for visiting is to go to the playground, you’ll want to check a map (or keep a careful eye out for signs) when entering the park. Overall, these are your basic park playgrounds with slides, bridges, a few climbing structures, some swings, and those playground popular dinos.

Highlights/Special Features: Within the park, so there’s plenty of space for additional outdoor play
Swings: Standard and bucket
Mulch: Yes

Neshaminy State Park

3401 State Road, Bensalem

Neshaminy State Park is great for walks, bike rides, skipping stones in the water, enjoying a picnic … and there’s also a small playground area.

Highlights/Special Features: Within the park, so there’s plenty of space for additional outdoor play
Swings: Standard and bucket
Mulch: Yes

Lambertville Cavallo Park

2 Mount Hope Street, Lambertville

The kids and I stopped at this park after making a stop in Lambertville in the summer of 2019. If you’re spending the day out in Lambertville or New Hope, it’s worth the visit. There are swings, slides, bouncy bridges, climbing features, a tot area, a spring horse, balance beams, and more. In addition, the playground has access to the Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath.

Highlights/Special Features: Areas for bigger kids and Tot Area, picnic tables, easy access to Lambertville and New Hope
Swings: Standard and bucket
Mulch: Yes

Montgomery Township Accessible Playground and Spray Park

1030 Horsham Road, Montgomeryville

While the new Bristol Township playground will likely be our go-to this summer if we want to visit a splash pad (and don’t feel up to the Sesame crowds), this park is a great spot to meet our friends in MontCo. Located right outside the Community & Recreation Center, this inclusive playground and spray park has a lot of fun special features that make it a great spot children of all abilities. The well-designed space features shaded play areas, tables, benches and two outdoor bathrooms. The playground space includes slides, swings (a variety of types, including ADA), climbing areas, see saws, and more.

According to Facebook, the Spray Park is planning to open on June 16!

Highlights/Special Features: Spray Park during the summer months!
Swings: Standard, bucket, ADA
Mulch: No
Bathrooms: Yes

Mason Mills Park

3500 Mason Mill Road, Willow Grove

We recently made the drive out to Willow Grove to meet friends at Mason Mills Park. The playground area features three climbing structures with slides. Two of the structures are directly next to each other on a rubber surface: the smaller structure for ages 2-5 and the larger structure (with poles and higher slides) for ages 5-12. There are also swings in this area. Just a few feet back, there’s an additional play structure on mulch; this one has a pirate ship theme. Behind the pirate ship is “Safety Town,” a fenced in area designed for young children to ride their big wheels or tricycles. At the time of our visit, it was closed for painting, but it looked really cute. On the other side of the pirate ship is a small area with a Water Spray Pole. Kids can push the button to activate sprays of water. While it might SEEM like a mist, trust me, your kids will get adequately soaked after a few sprays! If your kids are smaller, be prepared to get wet yourself, as it might be tough for them to turn it on themselves.

In addition to the playground area, Mason Mills Park also has a walking trail with exercise stations that loops around Woody’s Fishin’ Hole. There are even stations around the loop where you can read a couple pages of a children’s story as you walk, and there’s a “Free Little Library” at the start of the trail if you’d like to leave or pick out a book. There are also courts for volleyball, basketball, pickleball, tennis, bocce ball and more! Covered pavilions are available for picnics.

Highlights/Special Features: Safety Town (temporarily closed for painting as of 6/17) and Water Pole in the summer
Swings: Standard and bucket
Mulch: On one of the playground areas
Bathrooms: Yes

Burpee Park

East Oakland Avenue, Doylestown

When my husband had to go to Doylestown for a work event, the kids and I hitched a ride to check out Burpee Park! The multi-level park is located next to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School. It’s built into a hill, so there are different playground features on different levels – swings, see-saws, a climbing/slide structure for ages 5-12, and then at the bottom is the main area. In this main area, you’ll find bucket swings, a large play structure with multiple climbing features, several slides, a bouncy bridge, and more. Plus, there’s several bouncy animals, and my kids were most intrigued by the traditional merry-go-round. Several tables and benches surround the play area for picnic lunches. There’s also a basketball court, softball field and large, fenced all-purpose court. While the park is surrounded by streets, the entire area is fenced in so well that I actually had a hard time finding my way in at first! (So you don’t need to worry about kids wandering into the street easily.) FYI: There is only street parking.

Highlights/Special Features: Within walking distance of restaurants, merry-go-round
Swings: Standard and bucket (site says ADA, but I didn’t see it!)
Mulch: Yes
Bathroom: I didn’t see any

Everybody’s Playground at Lukens Park

540 Dresher Road, Horsham

Everybody’s Playground is located inside Lukens Park in Horsham. The kids and I ran an errand out by Willow Grove Mall the other day, and I was excited to see that Everybody’s Playground was less than 10 minutes from there since it’s one that had been on my list to visit. The playground has a great mix of things to do for both toddlers and bigger kids. There is a big variety of slides – small, big, straight, twisty. In addition to the usual favorites (slides, swings, climbing structures) there are also some more unique features such as a bouncy balance beam, “bumpy” rolling slide, bridges and tunnels. While the playground itself isn’t very shady (most playgrounds aren’t), this one gets bonus points for at least having benches with shade coverings over them. There’s also a spray pole to cool off on hot days! And there’s a pavilion with picnic benches if you want to pack a lunch.

Note: This seems to be a regular spot for the ice cream truck, so you might want to bring some cash!

Highlights/Special Features: Specially designed to be accessible for kids of all abilities, spray pole in the summer
Swings: Standard, bucket, ADA
Mulch: No
Bathroom: Yes

Warminster Community Park

1100 Veterans Way, Warminster

Warminster Community Park was under construction (though open) in 2021, so we recently went (May 2022) to check out the changes since our last visit! New in 2022, there are now two playground areas. The main playground area is still the same – a mixture of small and large slides, swings, bouncy cars and planes, ramps, etc. This playground is more suited for kids 6 and up, though the smaller kids can enjoy sections of it with a little help. NEW this year though is a whole additional playground area. At first, we didn’t even see it, but it IS there! If you’re looking for the new playground, you need to go past Safety Town. There’s another parking lot, a second pavilion, and a NEW fenced in playground with a toddler section and a section for 5-10 year olds. My daughter (4) definitely enjoyed this play area more because she’s a little intimidated by the other playground. My son (5.5) had fun at both. I think the new playground area is a great addition; I just wish they were closer together. Both playgrounds have benches around the perimeters.

We probably spent the most time at Safety Town, a fenced in miniature town with building fronts and “roads” for kids to play and ride their small bikes, big wheels and scooters. This is the biggest Safety Town in Bucks or Montgomery County that we’ve visited. There’s also a gaga pit and basketball nets.

Highlights/Special Features: Tall slides, Safety Town, separate playgrounds for various ages
Swings: Standard, bucket, ADA
Mulch: Wood chips
Bathroom: Yes

Warwick Community Park/Recreation Station

1733 Township Greene, Jamison

Warwick Community Park is located next to the local Township Building in Jamison and features all kinds of kid-friendly structures. There are three different climbing structures with slides, different types of bridges, a mini zip line and more. The main highlights for my kids were the Splash Pole and all of the opportunities for imaginative play – a mini train, mini town (would be cute if you brought big wheels), pretend wooden car, and a little tree house in the top of one of the play structures. There’s also a rope climbing area, and there’s even an exercise station with signs detailing different exercises that adults can do while the kids play. Really, the only downside for us was the mulch and how badly it puddled/flooded after overnight rain. If you know it’s recently rained, be sure to bring a towel for drying off slides and tunnels! And be careful where you step. I thought I was going to lose my flip flop in a mulch sink hole! The park is 27 acres, with a 1.5 walking/biking path and basketball courts. There’s also a covered pavilion with picnic benches, so pack a lunch!

Highlights/Special Features: Pretend train, little town area, Splash Pole during the summer
Swings: Standard, ADA, bucket and ring (like a tire but plastic)
Mulch: Yes
Bathrooms: Yes

Northampton Township Municipal Park

281 Hatboro Road, Churchville

UPDATE: After being closed for several months for renovations, this playground is now open again! These photos are from a recent visit on July 26, 2022.

This playground was recently renovated in spring 2022, so now is a great time to visit! It has been completely resurfaced so everything is smooth and “bouncy” with that great rubberized surface that doesn’t get stuck in shoes and makes falls a bit less “ouchy.” New additions were made during the renovations to make this a “Miracle League” Playground – an inclusive place for all abilities. There are areas with ramps, music areas, and more. There are several different areas providing different spots for different ages – bigger kids will like the taller slides and more complicated climbing features, while toddlers can spend time in the areas with smaller slides, lower climbing features, and tunnels for crawling. There’s also the newer style seesaw that can hold up to 4 kids as well as spinning chairs, merry-go-round, and a “Sway Fun.” In addition to the playground, there are fields to play ball, basketball courts, paved trails, picnic tables right next to the playground, and a covered picnic area. While many of the local playgrounds are a popular stop for the ice cream truck, this playground actually has a built-in ice cream/drink stand within the pavilion.

Highlights/Special Features: An inclusive playground with a variety of features for kids with different needs! Bumpy slide, a lot of different types of slides and climbing features, walking trails, mostly fenced. About 10 minutes from the Churchville Nature Center.
Swings: Two bucket swings, two “disk like” swings. I’m not sure what they’re called. Similar to net or tire in that they’re round and can hold two to three kids, but they’re solid. See pics for a better idea.
Mulch: No
Bathroom: Yes

Parkside Place

1 Parkside Place, North Wales

We finally visited Parkside Place after going to the Color Me Mine in the area. My kids LOVED this one, and we spent almost 3 hours there! This is another wooden castle-type playground that falls right between Kids Castle in Doylestown and Kids Kingdom in Yardley size-wise. And I actually think I might like the castle better than Kids Castle! My reasoning is that it’s a little bit more open/less claustrophobic feeling in there, and it was easier to spot kids from outside of the castle and also a bit easier for me to climb through it with them than Kids Castle. There are actually two different “castle” areas, one being larger than the other and a bunch of other little areas to explore. There’s also a giant sand box area complete with shovels and digger toys, bridges, slides, monkey bars, and more. In addition to the wooden castle areas, there’s a smaller “tot” play structure with slides and climbing features. Surrounding the playground, there are plenty of picnic tables, open spaces for running and playing, tennis, pickleball and basketball courts as well as a pool. There are also bike and walking trails.

Highlights/Special Features: Castle and sand area
Swings: Standard, tire, bucket, tandem
Mulch: Wood chips
Bathroom: Yes

Playgrounds we haven’t visited (yet!)

Warwick Memorial Park

1200 Memorial Drive, Warwick

This is a newer playground with a mini Safety Town, playground areas for both young and older kids, slides, covered pavilion, and bathrooms. I’ll update after we check it out!

Hilltown Township Park

1110 Baringer Avenue, Perkasie

If you’re in Upper Bucks, Hilltown Township Playground is a new one to check out! In addition to the play space, there’s a long track that spans the perimeter of the park, basketball and tennis courts, and a shaded pavilion with picnic tables.

Highlights/Special Features: Open fields and basketball/tennis courts in addition to the playground
Swings: Standard and bucket
Mulch: Yes