Benjamin Rush State Park
Benjamin Rush State Park is located in the North East section of Philadelphia and is the only state park within the city boundary.
The park provides the visitor with an area to enjoy the natural beauty of open spaces along with:
- Pennsylvania woodlands
- Places for study
- Recreation
- Solace of gardening
The park offers much needed open space in this busy area. It is primarily used for passive day use activities popular with:
- Hikers
- Bicyclers
- Birders and wildlife enthusiasts
The park features:
- One of the largest community gardens
- A large area devoted to flying radio controlled model airplanes
- Multi-use trails that meander through open meadows and shady wooded areas
Seasons and Hours
The park is open every day of the year, 8:00 A.M. to sunset. See park bulletin boards for specific closing times.
Contact the
Neshaminy State Park office for facility seasons and hours.
Directions
Benjamin Rush State Park is in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 2 miles south of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 351.
From Exit 351, take U.S. Route 1 (Lincoln Highway) south approximately 1.5 miles.
Turn left onto Southampton Road. Turn left onto shared road for the Delaware Valley Veterans Home and the park.
Park entrance is on the left.
GPS Decimal Degrees: Lat. 40.11284 Long. -74.98636
Community Gardens
The park hosts one of the largest community gardens in the area. Gardeners may rent a plot in the community garden to grow their own flowers and vegetables.
For more information about how to be involved, contact the
Benjamin Rush Garden Association.
Trash Disposal and Recycling
Benjamin Rush State Park participates in a carry-in/carryout trash disposal program. There are no trash collection or recycling facilities.
Visitors are asked to limit the amount of disposable items brought to the park and to take all trash, garbage, and recyclables home.
Archery 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 throughout the hunting season for their safety.
To report hunting related 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.
Access for People with Disabilities
This activity or structure is ADA accessible. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit.
In an Emergency
Call 911 and contact a park employee.
Directions to the nearest hospital are posted on bulletin boards.
Nearest Hospital
Aria - Jefferson Health Torresdale
Red Lion and Knights Roads
Philadelphia, PA 19114
215-612-4000