Hyde Park, Pennsylvania
Hyde Park is a community of 2,846 people in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Hyde Park
Townapedia lists 28 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 23 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lindbergh Viaduct, Peacock's Lock Viaduct, Astor Theatre and Charles S. Foos Elementary School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Hyde Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hyde Park
Hyde Park is a census-designated place just outside the city of Reading in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. Its coordinates are 40°22′N 75°55′W. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,528 residents.
From the Wikipedia article Hyde Park, Berks County, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Lindbergh Viaduct
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Bridge in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Peacock's Lock Viaduct
Bridge · 2.7 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks28
Astor Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Former movie theater in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
Charles S. Foos Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
School building in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Seat of government in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
GoggleWorks
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Non-profit organization in the USA
Grimshaw Silk Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic Factory
Hampden Firehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic fire station located at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Hotel Abraham Lincoln
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic building in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
Keystone Hook and Ladder Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic fire station located at Reading, Pennsylvania
Liberty Fire Company No. 5
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Fire station in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Livingood House-Stryker Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Single-family detached home in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Log House, Hiester House and Market Annex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Metropolitan Edison Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
16 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
FirstEnergy Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 0.9 mi
1900 Centre Avenue, Reading
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes23
Applebee's
Diner · American · 0.4 mi
3050 North 5th Street Highway, Reading
Mo-Th,Su 11:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-24:00
Carvel
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.6 mi
3320 North 5th Street Highway, Reading
Mo-Fr,Su 11:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-22:00
Infinito's Pizza Buffet
Restaurant · Pizza
3045 North 5th Street Highway, Reading
Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Su 11:00-21:00
Mango Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · Caribbean, Latin American · 0.7 mi
3324 Plaza Drive, Reading
Tu-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 12:00-23:00; Mo off
Mike's Tavern
Bar and pub · 1.1 mi
135 Exeter Street, Reading
Fr-Sa 15:00-23:59; Mo-Th 15:00-23:00
Regal Buffet
Restaurant · Asian · 0.5 mi
3252 North 5th Street Highway, Reading
11 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Red Roof Inn Reading
Motel and hotel · 0.4 mi
2545 North 5th Street Highway, Reading
Churches and places of worship19
Bethel A.M.E. Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Trinity Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.5 mi
3121 Kutztown Road, Reading
Grace United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.3 mi
1112 Union Street, Reading
Olivet Reformed United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.1 mi
1648 Centre Avenue, Reading
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Healthcare1
Map of Hyde Park
160 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 23°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 24°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 57°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 28°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Reading Spaatz Fld (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Berks County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Reading Municipal Airport (RDG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Muhlenberg Park 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Fox Chase 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Reading 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Colony Park 3 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Wyomissing 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Stony Creek Mills 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Blandon 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- West Lawn 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Grill 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Springmont 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Wanner Mansion, Smallbones, CC0
- Lindbergh Bridge Reading PA, Smallbones, Public domain
- Trinity Lutheran Reading PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Keystone HnL, Smallbones, CC0
- Foos School Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- Silkmill, Smallbones, CC0
- Sterling Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- Speckled Hen Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- HOTEL ABRAHAM LINCOLN, READING, BERKS COUNTY, PA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hampden Firehouse, Smallbones, CC0
- Livingood House Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- Reading PA City Hall, Smallbones, CC0
- Bethel AME REading, Smallbones, CC0
- Liberty No 5 Reading PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Wilhelm House, Smallbones, CC0
- Red Men Hall Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- Knitting Mill Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- Queen Anne HD McKnight n Windsor, Smallbones, CC0
- Pagoda Reading PA USA, Unknown author, Public domain
- Metro Edison Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- Goggle Works, Smallbones, CC0
- ELEVATION VIEW, TAKEN PERPENDICULAR TO SOUTH FACE, LOOKING NE. - Philadelphia & Reading Railroad, Skew Arch Bridg, Jet Lowe HAER/HABS photographer, Public domain
- Glove Factory Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- WERTZ'S COVERED BRIDGE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cotton Maple School Reading, Smallbones, CC0
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