Neshaminy State Park
Notice: Pavilion #2 is closed to all usage and reservations until further notice due to — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 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
Current alerts 2
Alert Possession of alcohol is prohibited within the park. Please visit https//www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/RulesAndRegulations/Pages/default.aspx for a full list of Park Rules and Regulations.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Closure Pavilion #2 is closed to all usage and reservations until further notice due tounsafe conditions.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 652 acres, Neshaminy State Park lies in Bucks County, in Beverly.
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking. The official site lists about 45 miles of trails. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool and a boat ramp.
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, from 8:00 A.M. to sunset. See park bulletin boards for specific closing times. The park office is open specific hours. The pool and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the 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
FishingHikingSwimmingBoatingPicnickingCanoeing and kayaking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Lane | 0.29 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, biking Trailhead amenities: benches On this gravel trail, enjoy a quiet, wooded area of the park.HikingBiking |
| Beaver Lane/Buck Alley Connector | 0.1 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: modern restroom This gravel trail connects the two wooded trails.Hiking |
| Buck Alley | 0.26 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, biking Trailhead amenities: none On this gravel trail, enjoy a quiet, wooded area of the park.HikingBiking |
| Delaware Drive | 0.24 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, biking Trailhead amenities: benches, picnic tables Visitors use this gravel path to get to the scenic Logan Point from Parking Lot 1, 3, or 4. At the end of this trail is a view of the city of Philadelphia down the Delaware River.HikingBiking |
| Eagles Forest Trails | 0.4 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, biking Trailhead amenities: modern restroom The trails wind through the Eagles Forest area of the park. Look for waysides along the trail which providing information about the trees and forest.HikingBiking |
| East Walk | 0.17 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, biking Trailhead amenities: picnic tables This paved trail borders the swimming pool and the shaded picnic area.HikingBiking |
| Locust Lane | 0.58 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, biking Trailhead amenities: none On this gravel trail, enjoy a quiet, wooded area of the park.HikingBiking |
| Logan Garden Trail | 0.5 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, biking Trailhead amenities: none This trail leads around the restored Logan Garden Area. Once a formal garden, the area is now maintained by dedicated volunteers.HikingBiking |
| Logan Walk | 0.57 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, biking Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, potable water, picnic tables, benches This is the original drive to the former Robert Logan home, which has been removed. The paved, tree-lined walk between the park areas and the picnic area is used by visitors for numerous recreational activities and serves as a park service road.HikingBiking |
| Lot 3/River Walk Connector | 0.07 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none This trail winds through tall grasses to connect parking lot 3 to the River Walk Trail.Hiking |
| Oak Lane | 0.24 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, biking Trailhead amenities: none This trail travels through a quiet, wooded area of the park.HikingBiking |
| Playground Road | 0.14 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, biking Trailhead amenities: picnic tables, benches This paved trail travels past the playground.HikingBiking |
| River Walk | 0.92 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: benches River walk trail takes hikers alongside the Delaware River and Neshaminy Creek. Visitors can observe scenic views of the water and the Philadelphia skyline.Hiking |
| River Walk Connector Trails | 0.35 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none Four short trails connect the River Walk Trail with Locust Lane to provide loop hikes of various lengths.Hiking |
| Soil Factory Trail | 0.8 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, biking Trailhead amenities: none This area was once used as a deposit site for sludge from Philadelphia. This program was discontinued in 1992 but the area still looks significantly different from the rest of the park. Observe the different types of vegetation and ground cover as you walk around mounds of soil deposits.HikingBiking |
| South Walk | 0.17 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, biking Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, picnic tables Trail winds along the edge of the picnic area, next to the Eagles Forest.HikingBiking |
| West Walk | 0.17 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, biking Trailhead amenities: picnic tables This gravel and paved trail borders the swimming pool and the playground.HikingBiking |
| Winks Lane | 0.48 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, biking Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, potable water, picnic tables This paved trail winds through the wooded picnic area and past a restroom.HikingBiking |
Trail descriptions from the park
6.45 miles of trails
Neshaminy State Park Map
Mapa del Parque Estatal Neshaminy
Swimming
River Swimming Prohibited
Swimming opportunities are only available at the Neshaminy State Park pool. Swimming is prohibited in the Delaware River from Neshaminy State Park.
Neshaminy State Park Pool
The Neshaminy State Park swimming pool and children’s spray pool are open from the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. A fee is charge for pool admission.
Lifeguards are on duty when the pools are open.
For their safety, all children 10 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a person at least 14 years of age. Children without such supervision will be asked to leave the pool.
Pool Hours
Unless otherwise posted, regular pool hours are:
- Weekends and Holidays from Memorial Day and Labor Day: 12:00 P.M to 6:00 P.M.
- Weekdays June through August: 12:00 P.M to 6:00 P.M.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Water
- Swimming pool
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
- Swimming beach: not available (stated by the park)
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Neshaminy State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Accessible Picnic Tables
Various picnic tables throughout the park are ADA style tables that are accessible from the paved trails in the park.
Pavilion 1
Pavilion 1 can accommodate up to 100 people at 9 picnic tables.
Pavilion 3
Pavilion 3 can accommodate up to 100 people at 10 picnic tables.
Swimming and Beaches
The Neshaminy State Park swimming pool and children’s spray pool are open from the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.
There is an ADA chair lift into the pool and the splash pad, restrooms, and food concession are all accessible.
A fee is charged for pool admission.
Read more from the park
Lifeguards are on duty when the pools are open.
For their safety, all children 10 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a person at least 14 years of age. Children without such supervision will be asked to leave the pool.
Pool Hours
Unless otherwise posted, regular pool hours are:
- Weekends and Holidays from Memorial Day and Labor Day: 12:00 P.M to 6:00 P.M.
- Weekdays June through August: 12:00 P.M to 6:00 P.M.
The River Walk Trail follows alongside the Delaware River and Neshaminy Creek. Visitors can observe scenic views of the water and the Philadelphia skyline. The trail is not fully ADA, but considered highly accessible.
To access, park in Lot 2 (ADA spaces available), and follow the Logan Walk Oak Lane/River Walk.
Theaters and Amphitheaters
Playmasters Theater, a concession within the park, is an ADA accessible building. ADA parking is at the Theater Parking Lot, which is only open for shows.
Historic Place
Logan Garden - once a formal garden, the area is now maintained by dedicated volunteers.
Views of Logan Garden can be accessed from the paved trails near Parking Lot 2 / Winks Lane.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 3401 State Road
Bensalem, PA 19020-5930 - Nearest town
- Beverly
- Coordinates
- 40.0773, -74.9222
- Phone
- (215) 639-4538
- neshaminysp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
At the intersection of State Road and Dunksferry Road, the park is easily reached from the PA 132 (Street Road) Exit of I-95. GPS Decimal Degrees: Lat. 40.07726 Long. -74.92224
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Dec 18, 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)
- Photo: Downed log at Neshaminy State Park.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Plefkag
“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