Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is an ideal location to discover your next step in retirement, considering both its charm and outdoor destinations fit for all ages. Summer in the northeast is the perfect time to step into nature and explore the parks and recreational areas. Grace Inspired Living communities offer convenient vicinity to multiple senior-friendly parks and community-led initiatives that connect our residents with the greater community.
Tyler State Park
Located in Bucks County, Tyler State Park is 1,711 acres with great hiking trails and picnic areas. Located only 45 minutes from both Lutheran Community at Telford and The Community at Rockhill, this park is perfect for adventurous residents looking to challenge themselves with a hike or be immersed in nature. Tyler State Park offers a wide variety of scheduled activities, including nature education, guided walks, the Langhorne Players Theater inside Spring Garden Mill and the Arts Center. Residents can also ride bikes, play disc golf, go fishing or horseback riding and watch wildlife.
Peddler’s Village
Bucks County’s Peddler’s Village in Lahaska features a wide variety of retail shops, boutiques, restaurants and more. Founded in 1962, this well-known shopping destination is one of Greater Philadelphia’s top attractions. The grounds are ADA-accessible, and its locations offer a 10% discount on food and services Monday through Thursday for the 65+ community (some restrictions may apply).
Peddler’s Village hosts regular special events: Summer 2025 includes a “Safari in the Sand” event with larger-than-life sand sculptures of iconic Serengeti scenes!
Peace Valley Park
Nestled on 1,500 acres between Doylestown and New Britain, Peace Valley Park features a wildlife preserve along with Lake Galena. With over 14 miles of paved walking trails, fishing spots and birdwatching, this park makes for the ideal place to spend a summer day! Kayak and other boat rentals are available during the peak season.
Peace Vally Park is free to enter and currently offers $24 in Farmers market vouchers for eligible seniors through the end of September.
Golfing in Bucks County
For golf-lovers residing at Grace Inspired Living communities, Lederach Golf Club is close by and offers an inclusive environment with discounted senior rates on weekdays, and the neighboring Indian Valley Country Club provides specific daily play rates and membership options for seniors as well as a robust social calendar. Additionally, Rolling Turf Golf Course is a 12-hole executive course open to the public, presenting a simpler and more flexible, laid-back alternative.
The Adventure Club by Grace Inspired Living
Our new LiveWell Adventure Club just recently completed its first excursion, horseback riding, through Evansburg State Park with our friends at Sebastian Riding Associates. Next, this combined group of active senior residents is set to participate in a Kayaking adventure at Green Lane Park lead by our in-house Fitness Specialists. This winter, they have planned an indoor sky diving trip.
Among many other fitness opportunities through our wellness program, residents are transported regularly to local Pickleball courts at Branchwood Park in Telford.
Life Enrichment and Excursions
Summer day trip highlights include a recent shuttle to Elmwood Park Zoo as well as Coca-Cola Park in Allentown for a Lehigh Valley IronPigs minor league baseball game earlier this week. Residents who prefer the arts can attend outdoor concerts at local parks during the summer months, in both Perkasie and Souderton.
Active Retirement in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
With conveniently located continuing care retirement communities in Pennsylvania, Lutheran Community at Telford and The Community at Rockhill allow seniors the opportunity to explore and challenge yourself as one of our residents. Whether you are exploring the locale on your own or signing up for the Adventure Club or one of our Life Enrichment excursions, we aim to make our community your home!
