Neshaminy State Park - Bensalem, PA - Park with Boating, Swimming, Hiking, and a Tidal Marsh

Neshaminy State Park is located in lower Bucks County along the Delaware River at 3401 State Road in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The park gets its name from the Neshaminy Creek that meets up with the Delaware River by the park. Neshaminy State Park is made up over 330 acres of land. The park's most popular attractions are the swimming pools and the picnic areas.

Neshaminy State Park provides visitors with boating access to the Delaware River at the marina use area. Motorboats can be registered in any state, but boat registration must be displayed. The marina has approximately 370 boat slips that are rented out each season. There is a high demand for these spaces.

Unless otherwise posted, swimming is permitted in the main swimming pool and in the children's spray pool from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Regular pool hours are 10:00am to 6:00pm on holidays and weekends. On weekdays, pool hours are typically from 10:00am to 5:00pm. When the pools are open, lifeguards are on duty. Anyone that is ten years of age or under must be supervised while in the pool area. Visitors at Neshaminy State Park are not permitted to swim in the Delaware River.

The park is home to approximately four miles of hiking trails. Logan Walk, which is a handicap-accessible trail, is a tree-lined walk that is paved. It is also used as a park service road. The River Trail Inner Loop enables visitors to walk the interior of the park while discovering the plant and animal life present in the area. The River Walk Trail offers hikers scenic views of the river and the boat traffic. The trail follows the shoreline and even explores the tidal marsh.

The Tidal Marsh Natural Area consists of roughly 71 acres. This area includes portions of the freshwater intertidal zone that are located along the shores of Delaware River and Neshaminy Creek. The Tidal Marsh Natural Area includes unique plants as well as wetlands.

There is a River Walk Brochure available that compares the present with the past and also familiarizes visitors with some of the inhabitants of the river, such as shad, eel, and sturgeon. The brochures are available at the park office, and they also include puzzles for children that help them explore the river, the tidal marsh, and the estuary.

Visitors are able to fish in both the Delaware River and Neshaminy Creek. Catfish, muskellunge, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and panfish are some of the species that are commonly found in the area. Neshaminy State Park is a popular springtime destination due to the annual run of striped bass, herring, and American shad. In order to fish from the shore, a Pennsylvania fishing license is required.

There are two picnic pavilions located in the park, and they can be reserved for a fee. Picnic pavilions that are not reserved can be used free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Anyone interested in making reservations for a picnic pavilion can call 888-PA-PARKS.

For additional information about Neshaminy State Park, interested parties can contact the park directly by calling 215-639-4538.