# Tyler State Park: Schofield Ford Covered Bridge Winter Walks & Sledding Hills > Place to go for families in the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington area (PA / NJ / DE / MD). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open daily 8:00 AM to sunset year-round; sledding slopes open whenever adequate snow… - Where: Tyler State Park, 101 Swamp Rd, Newtown, PA 18940 - Ages: All ages; paved multi-use trails accommodate strollers and bikes; dedicated family sledding hills below Upper Plantation Picnic Area - Price: Free admission and public trail access; free parking throughout the park; free sledding on designated hills - Schedule: Open daily 8:00 AM to sunset year-round; sledding slopes open whenever adequate snow coverage permits - Organizer: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Official page: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/TylerStatePark/Pages/default.aspx - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/tyler-state-park-schofield-ford-covered-bridge-winter-walks-and-sleddi--listing-0529ed4ebe003f321b66124d ## About Spanning more than 1,700 acres in Bucks County, Tyler State Park is a premier four-season family recreation haven. The park features over 10 miles of paved multi-use trails weaving through native hardwood forests along the Neshaminy Creek, providing smooth, mud-free footing for strollers, wagons, and family winter bike rides. A central highlight is the historic Schofield Ford Covered Bridge, a 170-foot timber-framed bridge dating back to 1873. When snow falls, families flock to Tyler's designated sledding hills located directly below the Upper Plantation Picnic Area parking lot, which offer gentle slopes, adjacent parking, and open restrooms. Admission and parking are entirely free. ## Similar picks in Philadelphia - [Guided Nature Hike — Ridley Creek State Park (Nov 8 and Veterans Day)](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/guided-nature-hike-ridley-creek-state-park-nov-8-and-veterans-day--listing-278b05a1294a0b56e4d57e77) — Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Ridley Creek State Park — Hunting Hill Mansion (park office), Newtown Square · Free · checked Oct 20. 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