Before becoming a state park, the land was owned by Mr. and Mrs. George F. Tyler who purchased the land between 1919 and 1928. The Tylers developed one of the finest Ayrshire dairy herds in the county. In addition, they raised poultry, sheep and pigs, and had a stable of about 25 fine riding horses. The productive croplands were used mainly to supply feed for the livestock. Old original stone dwellings in the park stand as fine examples of early farm dwellings of rural Pennsylvania. Some structures date back to the early 1700s. Ten original farm dwellings are currently being leased as private residences. The park land was acquired by Project 70 funding and has been developed using funds from Project 500, the Pennsylvania “Land and Water Conservation and Reclamation Act.” This act has provided for the planning and development of many public outdoor recreation lands including Tyler State Park. The park officially opened on May 25, 1974.
Additional Information
- Hours of Operation:
Monday to Saturday 7am to 5pm
- Cost/Fees:
No
- Features:
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Handicap Accessible
Schofield Ford Covered Bridge
Wildlife Watching
Theater
PA Guild of Craftsmen
