Benjamin Rush State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- pa.gov(215) 639-4538
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Philadelphia County, about 7 miles west of Bristol, Benjamin Rush State Park covers about 607 acres.
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, biking, and hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
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.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (Aspira), Pennsylvania State Parks contract
- Phone
- 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
Winter sportsCross-country skiingHikingHuntingBiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Rush Trail System | 3.09 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, biking Trailhead amenities: benches All of the trails at Benjamin Rush State Park are connected; design your hike to be as long or short as you like. The gravel, multi-use trails wind through forested areas, meadows, and alongside a Community Garden. The park’s trails connect to the Fairmount Park System and local neighborhoods. Reminder: Pets are permitted in Benjamin Rush State Park. All pets must be controlled and attended at all times and on a leash or otherwise safely restrained. Be considerate when walking your dog and clean up after your pet. Pets are prohHikingBiking |
Trail descriptions from the park
Benjamin Rush State Park Map
Accessibility
Benjamin Rush State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Hiking
Benjamin Rush Trails - The 3 miles of trails at Benjamin Rush State Park are paved and ADA accessible from ADA parking near the park restroom. These loops form the majority of the trail system at Ben Rush, and connect to Ben Rush Road at multiple points, allowing you to lengthen or shorten your hike to other loops of the trail network as desired.
The Benjamin Rush Trail System as well as the Community Garden Areas follow meadow and forested areas, allowing you to see wildlife while you experience a more natural setting even in the urban environment of Philadelphia.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 15001 Roosevelt Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19154 - Nearest town
- Bristol — about 7 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.1128, -74.9864
- Phone
- (215) 639-4538
- neshaminysp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
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
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Nov 10, 2025
- DCNR Find a Park: content-fragment JSON feed used by the pa.gov park finder
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology