Benjamin Rush

State Park - Pennsylvania

Benjamin Rush State Park is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. The park is undeveloped and is the site of community gardens, believed to be one of the largest in the world. The park is home to the Northeast Radio Controlled Airplane Club. The northern boundary of the park is formed by Poquessing Creek. There are several acres of woodlands along the creek bank.

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Visitor Map of Benjamin Rush State Park (SP) in Pennsylvania. Published by Pennsylvania State Parks.Benjamin Rush - Visitor Map

Visitor Map of Benjamin Rush State Park (SP) in Pennsylvania. Published by Pennsylvania State Parks.

Official Tourism and Transportation Map of Pennsylvania. Published by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.Pennsylvania - Tourism and Transportation Map

Official Tourism and Transportation Map of Pennsylvania. Published by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

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Brochure of Benjamin Rush State Park (SP) in Pennsylvania. Published by Pennsylvania State Parks.Benjamin Rush - Brochure

Brochure of Benjamin Rush State Park (SP) in Pennsylvania. Published by Pennsylvania State Parks.

Benjamin Rush SP https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/BenjaminRushStatePark/Pages/default.aspx https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Rush_State_Park Benjamin Rush State Park is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. The park is undeveloped and is the site of community gardens, believed to be one of the largest in the world. The park is home to the Northeast Radio Controlled Airplane Club. The northern boundary of the park is formed by Poquessing Creek. There are several acres of woodlands along the creek bank.
A Pennsylvania Recreational Guide for Benjamin Rush State Park Benjamin Rush State Park The 315-acre park is a mixture of open fields and woodlands along the Poquessing Creek in the Byberry section of the city of Philadelphia. Directions GPS DD: Lat. 40.11284 Long. -74.98636 Benjamin Rush State Park is in Philadelphia County, 2 miles south of PA Turnpike exit 351. From exit 351, take US 1 (Lincoln Highway) south approximately 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Southampton Road. Turn left onto the shared road for the Delaware Valley Veterans’ Home and the park. The park entrance is on the left. Recreational Opportunities TRAILS: See QR code on map. COMMUNITY GARDEN: Gardeners may rent a plot in the community garden to grow produce for personal use. For more information, visit the Benjamin Rush Garden Association’s website at www.benjaminrushgardens.org. MODEL AIRCRAFT FLYING FIELD: Model aircraft enthusiasts use the 400-foot runway and surrounding fly zone. An AMA license is required. For more information, visit the Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club website, www.neprcc.club. HUNTING: To help manage our natural resources and the deer population, a permit-only archery deer hunt is held throughout deer hunting season. A lottery application period is held in August for hunters interested in obtaining a special permit in the park. Visitors are encouraged to wear blaze orange through­ out the hunting season for their safety. To report huntingrelated incidents during normal business hours, contact the Neshaminy State Park office at 215-639-4538. At all other times, contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission at 610-926-3136. Poe Paddy Erie 6 15 Scranton 79 84 80 476 81 22 Pittsburgh 22 99 70 70 76 78 Trash Disposal Harrisburg 70 81 15 83 Benjamin Rush State Park participates in a carry-in/carry out trash disposal program. There are no trash collection or recycling facilities. Visitors are asked to take all trash and recyclables home. Philadelphia Benjamin Rush State Park c/o Neshaminy State Park 3401 State Road Bensalem, PA 19020-5930 215-639-4538 NeshaminySP@pa.gov  Access for People with Disabilities www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Saturday. This symbol indicates facilities and activities that are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible for people with disabilities. This publication text is available in alternative formats. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks  In an Emergency Make online reservations at PAStateParks Call 911 and contact a park employee. Directions to the nearest hospital are posted on bulletin boards. An Equal Opportunity Employer 2023 NEAREST HOSPITAL Jefferson Torresdale Hospital 10800 Knights Road Philadelphia, PA 19114 215-612-4000 g 532 63 il h el t gh ni ph ia Scan QR Code for Trail Descriptions To D e l a w a re 13 Ro 276 ad De 513 a re NJ So lt ve e Cr ee k Croydon 513 r R i ve os Ro law 95 132 Bensalem y 13 1 e us b ho Clu t gh r Li cce So pt on ut ha m Neshaminy Neshamin 1 BUS BUCKS COUNTY Tpk. Cornwells Heights QR CODE ad PA BENJAMIN RUSH Philadelphia 1 132 K 1 ad Ro ad 800 200 Visitor Parking 1 800 Feet 200 Meters Restroom Parking Fly Zone (AMA License Required) Model Aircraft Flying Field Community Gardens Creek N Black Lake Southampton Rev. 05/16/23 0 0 Delaware Valley Veterans’ Home Ro PARK ENTRANCE nj Be in am sh Ru u Bo rd va le ing P o quess n l co n i L Hi ay w gh BENJAMIN RUSH STATE PARK d i st Rd . s Old Lincoln Highway Tre vo Ol Rd . se Ha To Irri 76 sb , ur l P d ra en nt To wn s T e o C ad nton Ro Br CO. CO . KS C HIA BU ELP D A IL PH Cre ek Local Park Po R l ich 132 Poquessing Park State Park Hunting Special Permit Archery Parking Unpaved Parking Paved Parking ADA Accessible Multi-use Trail: Hiking and Bicycling Hiking Trail Bridge Gate Modern Restrooms Blue Symbols Mean ADA Accessible Informational Kiosk ieu Creek Po q ol Tr e To Neshaminy State Park, 3.9 Miles Road To sing ques sin g ue s d Roa Trail Street S CO. BUCK CO PH I LADELPHIA . Run Road

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