Listings of Philadelphia parks to visit on your state park search of Pennsylvania.
Most Phillie parks open daily from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Some open year round.
Enjoy outdoor fun and activities including swimming, fishing, picnics and more.
Go cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.
There are lots of hiking trails where you can get up close and personal with various wildlife that live in PA.
Benjamin Rush State Park
215-591-5250
In northeast Philadephia PA.
Entrance on Roosevelt Blvd, PA 1 North, .5 mile N of Southampton Road.
An undeveloped park with community gardens.
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/benjaminrush.aspx
Delaware Canal State Park
11 Lodi Hill Road
Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
610-982-5560
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/delawarecanal.aspx
Delaware River located in this 60 mile park along PA routes 611 and 32.
- eleven protected islands and 2 natural areas – Nockamixon Cliffs and River Islands
- Visitor Center is in New Hope PA offers mule drawn canal boat tours
- The towpath runs from Bristol to Easton PA and is used for jogging, biking, walking, cross country skiing and wildlife watching. You can also fish and canoe.
Evansburg State Park
851 May Hall Rd
Collegeville PA 19426-1202
610-409-1150
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/evansburg.aspx
One of the Philadelphia parks located in Montgomery County PA (between Collegeville and Norristown PA). From Collegeville, take Germantown Pike. From PA 73 – PA 363 to Germantown Pike.
From Germantown Pike, take Skippack Creek Road to May Hall Road
- fish at Skippack Creek
- hike
- horseback ride on trails
- bike the trails
- picnic – tables, 1 pavilion, charcoal grills
- ball fields
- 18 hole golf course
- group tenting facilities
- In winter: cross country skiing
- Collegeville PA Hotels
Fort Washington State Park
500 South Bethlehem Pike
Fort Washington PA 19034-2107
215-591-5250
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/fortwashington.aspx
One of the Philadelphia parks located in eastern Montgomery County PA along Bethlehem Pike between Fort Washington and Flourtown PA. 2 miles from PA Turnpike Exit 339.
- One of the Philadelphia parks with an observation deck for watching raptors September through October
- picnic -tables, 2 pavillions. No trash collection so you must take your picnic disposables with you
- softball field
- group tenting area
- disc golf course
- fish on Wissahickon Creek
- hike the trails
- In winter: sled, toboggan, cross country ski
- Fort Washington PA Hotels
French Creek State Park
843 Park Road
Elverson, PA 19520
610-582-9680
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/frenchcreek.aspx
Access from PA 345 S of Birdsboro, N of PA 23, and from Morgantown exits, 1A and 1B of the PA Turnpike.
- fishing on Hopewell and Scotts Run lakes
- boating
- Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is by the park
- swimming
- this is one of the Philadelphia parks where you can play disc golf on the 2 courses
- orienteering
- hike
- horseback ride on trails
- bike on the different trails
- camping year round – campers, tents, cabins or cottages, group tenting
Jacobsburg State Park
835 Jacobsburg Rd
Wind Gap PA 18091
610-746-2801
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/jacobsburg.aspx
In Northampton County PA. Take PA 33 at the Belfast Exit, near Nazareth PA.
- Henrys Woods with hiking trails
- picnic
- fish at Bushkill Creek
- wildlife viewing area for bird and animal watching
- Wind Gap PA Hotels
Marsh Creek State Park
675 Park Rd
Downingtown PA 19335
610-458-5119
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/marshcreek.aspx
Northcentral Chester County PA 2 miles W of Eagle on PA 100. From the Pennsylvania Turnpike – PA 100 N. At Eagle, follow signs to park.
- Downingtown PA Hotels
- fishing on Marsh Creek Lake
- sailing on Marsh Creek Lake – 2 boat launches. Rent rowboats, canoes, sailboats
- swimming
- One of the Philadelphia parks with picnic tables, charcoal grills
- hike
- horseback ride on trails
- bird watch
- In winter: ice skate, ice boat, ice fish, sled, toboggan
Neshaminy State Park
3401 State Road
Bensalem PA 19020
215-639-4538
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/neshaminy.aspx
One of the Philadelphia parks in lower Bucks County PA. At intersection of State Road and Dunks Ferry Road, take PA 132 (Street Road) exit of I 95.
- picnic – 2 pavilions
- swim
- boating on the Delaware River
- 4 miles of hiking trails
- fishing
- includes Tidal Marsh Natural Area
- Bensalem PA Hotels
Nockamixon State Park
1542 Mountain View Dr
Quakertown PA 18951
215-529-7300
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/nockamixon.aspx
One of the Philadelphia Parks in Bucks County PA. 9 miles W of Doylestown PA on PA 563 off PA 313, 5 miles E of Quakertown. Main entrance can be reached from PA 309 and PA 313, or from N on PA 412.
- boating – 4 launching areas, marina. Rentals of canoes, motorboats, rowboats, paddleboats, kayaks, pontoons
- fish
- swim
- picnic – tables, charcoal grills
- hike
- biking on trails
- horseback ride on trails
- cabin rentals year round
- In winter: cross country skiing, sledding, ice skating, ice fishing
- Quakertown PA Hotels
Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center
2910 New Holland Road
Reading PA 19607
610-796-3699
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/noldeforest.aspx
Office hours 8 am-4 pm Mon-Fri. Other areas open sunrise to sunset 7 days a week.
In Berks County PA on PA 625 2 miles S of PA 724 or 3 miles N of PA 568.
- has a wildflower garden
- various trails for hiking
- bird watch
- photograph your surroundings
- Reading PA Hotels
Norristown Farm Park
2500 Upper Farm Road
Norristown PA 19403
610-270-0215
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/norristownfarmpark.aspx
North of Norristown PA. Park entrance at intersection of Germantown Pike and North Wales Road. Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 333 (Norristown).
Follow signs for Germantown Pike, W. W on Germantown Pike 4 miles to North Wales Road. Left at light heading into Barley Sheaf apartments. Stay right, go through main gate and follow signs to park.
A working farm located in Montgomery County PA
- Norristown PA Hotels
- hiking trails
- picnic – pavilions, charcoal grills
- nature watch – lots of species of wildlife, fish and birds
- 15 historic buildings
- walking trails
- rollerblade
- bike on trails
- walk the interpretive nature trail
- fish on the pond, Stony Creek or Kepner Creek
- In winter: ski (downhill and cross country), sled, snowshoe
Ralph Stover State Park
5998 State Park Road
Pipersville PA 18947
610-982-5560
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/ralphstover.aspx
Eastern Bucks County PA 2 miles N of Point Pleasant.
- fishing in Tohickon Creek
- hike
- picnic – tables, pavilions, fireplaces. No trash pickup so you must take trash with you
- canoeing and kayaking available at certain high water conditions
Ridley Creek State Park
351 Gradyville Road
Newtown Square PA 19073
610-892-3900
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/ridleycreek.aspx
In Delaware County PA. Main entrance Sandy Flash Drive S at Gradyville Road.
- picnic – tables, pavilions, charcoal grills – some areas have playground equipment and playing fields
- fish
- hike
- bike on trails
- horseback ride on trails
- group tenting
- In winter: cross country skiing, sledding, tobogganing
- get married in the formal gardens and rent the mansion ballroom for your reception
Tyler State Park
101 Swamp Rd
Newtown PA 18940
215-968-2021
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/tyler.aspx
Bucks County PA. Take I 95 at Newtown/Yardley Exit 49, go W on Newtown 4 lane bypass. Entrance is on left at intersection of Swamp Road and bypass.
- fish on Neshaminy Creek
- canoeing and boating
- disc golf
- picnic areas – some near trails, playing fields, child play areas, and volleyball sand court
- bike on trails
- horseback ride on trails
- hike
- In winter: ice skate, ice fish, sled, toboggan, cross country skiing
White Clay Creek Preserve
PO Box 172
Landenberg PA 19350
610-274-2900
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/whiteclaycreek.aspx
White Clay Creek in southern Chester County PA (3 miles north of Newark DE) is a National Wild and Scenic River. From PA 896 it’s 11 miles S of Forrestville exit of US 1.
- fishing
- horseback ride on trails
- hiking
- bike the trails
- In winter – cross country skiing
Enjoy your visit to Philadelphia parks.