bowman's hill wildflower preserve

This is a great place to walk around and enjoy nature. the trails are well manicures and the sorrounding area and views are just beautiul.

I can't wait till Spring to revisit this preserve and see the more than 800 species of Pa native flowers but yesterday I stopped in at the Visitor Center and viewed their very interesting collection of birds and nests of the Delaware Valley.There was a winter craft class happening in the large sunlit room . I'm sure most visitors come here for the flowers but I decided to write a review because of what I found in the Twinleaf gift shop: a very friendly and welcoming employee at the front counter and a really wonderful selection of nature-themed books and guides on plants, trees, butterflies, bees, other pollinators , planting for pollinators, conservation, and preserving native habitat, some of the best text available.

Plenty of parking, beautiful scenery, port a potties. Fresh air and a tower at the top if you want to pay $6 for a strenuous stair climb, some fascinating Revolutionary War history, and spectaculars views of the Delaware. Paved path for bicycling.

Love walking the trails... Many opportunities... Visit website for calendar updates or like on Facebook. Serene. Peaceful.

Good short walking trails. Well maintained. Peaceful and serene. Will be sure to return in the spring.

We are local and are always looking for new paths to walk and nature to see. Bowman's offers a gated area full of splendid trails, bogs, fields, and woods. Wonderful place to bring the kids. After your walk through the preserve, cross the street and walk the Tow Path ,or bring a picnic lunch and eat under a covered pavilion on site.

I probably rate this higher than most due to being able to still see my aunts, uncles and cousins all running around here laughing and having a great time.Its one of the places I can go and reminisce of those days gone by but not so long ago wishing if just for a little while it was 1969 and I was but a kid once again.

A wonderful place to enjoy the beauty of Bucks County. A walk on the trails is a welcome escape from the stresses of every day life. Don't miss the new pond and if you are looking for a wedding venue "in nature", it would be perfection.

We drove in on a drizzly morning and decided not to stay, since there didn't seem to be much to see this time of year.

Nice walking paths just outside downtown. Check out the pond. A few places to sit on various trails we trekked were lovely rest spots. Easy driving or biking distance from crazy traffic jam in downtown new hope, good place to unwind. Nice to see they make an effort to be handicap accessible on trails and restrooms. We saw native asters and grasses in bloom. Nominal entry fee of $5 for most guests. Discounts offered for student and seniors.

We went to this preserve one day and were surprised to find there were no flowers. Lots of trails and beautiful scenery to see but no wildflowers. Plenty of wildlife and insects for sure as well which is to be expected, I imagine this park can be an amazing sight in bloom but FYI mid-August is not the best time to go.

Bowman's is a well developed preserve with a fair variety of trails that I would call very easy to easy. There's an interesting walk (I would not call it a hike) from the Welcome Center to Bowman's Tower that meanders through the woods of the area - peaceful and not over-run with commercial venture which is a refreshing change. Combine it with a visit to New Hope.

The BHWP is a great way to lose yourself in calming, beautiful flora for a few hours. It is family friendly, and the trails are easy to traverse for all ages.

In the area of the preserve there is also Bowman Tower which is a short drive up a large hill and has trails that you can venture off into. The tower was built during the 30's but climbing to the top gives you panoramic views of the Delaware river and the surrounding countryside. It does cost $6 to go to the top and even though there is a elevator it has never worked when I have visited. The circular stairs to go up are not too taxing. You will also pass on the way to New Hope the Thomas Neely house which is well worth a visit if you enjoy the rich heritage of the early Americans. It is $6 for a tour of the house but its revolutionary history is very interesting and it gives you a idea of life in the 1760's.

This preserve was very peaceful to walk around, and the scenery was beautiful. We were there in late July though, so there weren't too many flowers to see. We're looking forward to going back in the fall to see the leaves changing colors. The woman at the visitors center told us mid-April is the best time to go for flowers.The price was very reasonable, the map was very detailed, and the paths were all clearly laid out so there really wasn't any worry about getting lost. An important note--the map makes it look like there's a small parking lot over by the pond. It's more of a two-car driveway than a parking lot, and it's only for handicapped use. So, if you want to go see the pond, you'll have to walk a bit.