If you’re new to the neighborhood, you may not know that there
are many outdoor recreational areas and parks near Morrisville
where you can experience Mother Nature. Or if you’re a long time
resident who enjoys jogging, you may find that your daily exercise
routing is in need of a change in scenery, and might want to check
out a park that you had not previously known about. Whatever the
source of your interest in local parks and outdoor spaces, the
following list highlights many options throughout the area.
The D&L Trail is a multi-use trail that extends
from Bristol to Easton and contains several smaller pathways,
including the Lehigh Canal South, the Lehigh Canal North, and the
Lehigh Gorge State Park Trail. Historic in
nature, the D&L follows the 165-mile route that mine workers
would use to transport coal from mine to market, and winds down
mountains, through towns, and along remnants of the Delaware and
Lehigh canals. Here, bicyclists, hikers, walkers, and others are
exposed to some of Pennsylvania’s finest flora, fauna, waterfalls,
and wetlands.
Williamson Park is one of the most popular parks near
Morrisville. Here, visitors can enjoy soccer fields, baseball
diamonds, tennis and basketball courts, playground equipment,
picnic areas, and plenty of open space to have fun. Pet owners with
canine friends are welcome to bring their dogs to the park as well,
under the condition that the pet remains leashed.
In 2010, the local government announced development of the Morrisville Riverfront Preserve, an 8.8 acre
naturalized riparian preserve along the Delaware waterfront. Today,
the preserve is a quiet place of nature for kayakers, hikers, bird
watchers, and fishermen. As an added bonus, riverfront restoration
has improved land, water, and air quality, as well as provided
improved floodplain function. In addition to improving the local
environment, the preserve provides the opportunity for public
education regarding the value of natural waterfront habitats.
Other natural reserves located within 40 miles of Morrisville
include the Manasquan River State Wildlife Management Area, the
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness, and Swan Point
State Natural Area.
While Morrisville is not a large city, fans of hiking, biking, and outdoor recreation will not go wanting in this town. However, should you find that these amenities no longer meet your needs, there are many other parks near Morrisville that you can visit. In fact, just over the Trenton Bridge you will find several other parks to visit, including Mill Hill Park, Spring Street Park, and Pat Pone Park.
