# Neshaminy State Park

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State park in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania

Neshaminy State Park The Philadelphia skyline as seen from Neshaminy State Park Interactive map of Neshaminy State Park Location Bensalem Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States Coordinates 40°04′38″N 74°55′20″W / 40.07726°N 74.92224°W / 40.07726; -74.92224[1] Area 339 acres (137 ha)[1] Elevation 26 feet (7.9 m) Established 1956 Administrator Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Website Official website Neshaminy State Park Neshaminy State Park Location in Pennsylvania Show map of Pennsylvania Neshaminy State Park Neshaminy State Park (the United States) Show map of the United States Pennsylvania State Parks

**Neshaminy State Park** is a 339-acre (137 ha) [Pennsylvania state park](/source/List_of_Pennsylvania_state_parks) in [Bensalem Township](/source/Bensalem_Township%2C_Bucks_County%2C_Pennsylvania), [Bucks County](/source/Bucks_County%2C_Pennsylvania), [Pennsylvania](/source/Pennsylvania) in the United States. Visitors to the park can catch a glimpse of the [Philadelphia](/source/Philadelphia%2C_Pennsylvania) [skyline](/source/Skyline) from a hiking trail on Logan Point. The park is located at the [confluence](/source/Confluence_(geography)) of [Neshaminy Creek](/source/Neshaminy_Creek) and the [Delaware River](/source/Delaware_River). Neshaminy State Park is just off [Interstate 95](/source/Interstate_95_in_Pennsylvania) on [Pennsylvania Route 132](/source/Pennsylvania_Route_132).

## History

Most of the lands of Neshaminy State Park were donated to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by the estate of [Robert R. Logan](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Robert_R._Logan&action=edit&redlink=1) in 1956. Logan was a descendant of [James Logan](/source/James_Logan_(statesman)) who was the colonial secretary to [William Penn](/source/William_Penn) the founder of Pennsylvania. Dunks Ferry Road, which forms the western boundary of the park, is one of the oldest roads in Pennsylvania. It was built in 1679 by Dunken Williams to provide access to his [ferry](/source/Ferry) which crossed the Delaware River. For forty years, the oral historian [Alice of Dunk's Ferry](/source/Alice_of_Dunk's_Ferry) collected tolls from those crossing the river. Dunks Ferry [Inn](/source/Inn) was a major rest stop that served travelers from the mid-18th until the late 19th century.[1]

## Ecology

Neshaminy State Park is 116 miles (187 km) from the [Atlantic Ocean](/source/Atlantic_Ocean), but it is at [sea level](/source/Sea_level). This combination of distance and elevation creates an [estuary](/source/Estuary). The tidal effect causes the river to rise and fall each day. The [Lenape](/source/Lenape) who once lived on the banks of the river used tides to help them harvest fish. They built low fences in the tidal zone. At [high tide](/source/High_tide) the fish would swim in and be caught by the fences when the waters receded at [low tide](/source/Low_tide).[1] According to the [A. W. Kuchler](/source/A._W._Kuchler) U.S. [potential natural vegetation](/source/Potential_natural_vegetation) types outside of the estuary, Neshaminy State Park would have a dominant vegetation type of Appalachian [Oak](/source/Oak) (*104*) with a dominant vegetation form of Eastern [hardwood](/source/Hardwood) forest (*25*).[2]

## Recreation

### The Delaware River

Neshaminy State Park is the home of a 370 slip [marina](/source/Marina) on the Delaware River. Demand for slips in the marina is always very high and the waiting list is long. This is due to the location of the park, it is located squarely within the heart of heavily populated southeastern Pennsylvania. Recreational boating on the Delaware River is especially popular in the summer months. Unlimited [horsepower](/source/Horsepower) boats are permitted on the river. All boats must display a current registration with any state or have a launch permit from the [Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission](/source/Pennsylvania_Fish_and_Boat_Commission). The Delaware River is a warm water fishery. All fishermen are expected to follow the rules and regulations of the fish commission.[1]

### Swimming

[Swimming](/source/Human_swimming) is not permitted in the river. A [swimming pool](/source/Swimming_pool) is open daily from 12:00 pm until 6:00pm weekdays and 12:00 pm until 6:00 pm weekends, [Memorial Day](/source/Memorial_Day) weekend through [Labor Day](/source/Labor_Day) weekend. [Lifeguards](/source/Lifeguard) are on duty. Thirteen dollars cash admission is charged to the pool area. For more info, contact [http://www.neshaminypool.com](http://www.neshaminypool.com).[1]

### Hiking

There are 4 miles (6.4 km) of hiking trails at Neshaminy State Park. Logan Walk is the former driveway to the Logan home. This tree lined trail is paved and serves as a hiking trail and park service road. River Walk Trail is a loop that begins and ends at Logan Walk. It follows the bank of the Delaware River and passes by the estuary and [tidal marsh](/source/Tidal_marsh).[1][3]

## Climate

Neshaminy State Park lies in the transition zone between the Temperate [Continental climate](/source/Continental_climate) to the north and the [Humid subtropical climate](/source/Humid_subtropical_climate) to the south. According to the [Trewartha climate classification](/source/Trewartha_climate_classification) system, Neshaminy State Park has a Temperate [Oceanic climate](/source/Oceanic_climate) (*Do*) with hot summers (*a*), cool winters (*k*) and year-around precipitation. *Dcak* climates are characterized by all months having an average mean temperature > 32.0 °F (0 °C), four to seven months with an average mean temperature ≥ 50.0 °F (10 °C), at least one month with an average mean temperature ≥ 72.0 °F (22 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. Although most summer days are slightly humid at Neshaminy State Park, episodes of heat and high humidity can occur with [heat index](/source/Heat_index) values > 109 °F (43 °C). Since 1981, the highest air temperature was 103.1 °F (40 °C) on 07/22/2011, and the highest daily average mean [dew point](/source/Dew_point) was 76.3 °F (25 °C) on 08/13/1999. The average wettest month is July which corresponds with the annual peak in [thunderstorm](/source/Thunderstorm) activity. Since 1981, the wettest calendar day was 6.44 inches (164 mm) on 08/27/2011. During the winter months, the [plant hardiness zone](/source/Plant_hardiness_zone) is 7a with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of 2.3 °F (−17 °C).[4] Since 1981, the coldest air temperature was −8.2 °F (−22 °C) on 01/22/1984. Episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with [wind chill](/source/Wind_chill) values < −8 °F (−22 °C). The average annual snowfall (Nov-Apr) is between 24 and 30 inches (61 and 76 cm). The average snowiest month is February which corresponds with the peak in [nor’easter](/source/Nor%E2%80%99easter) activity.

Climate data for Neshaminy State Park, 1981-2010 normals, extremes 1981-2018 Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Record high °F (°C) 72.2 (22.3) 78.3 (25.7) 87.8 (31.0) 94.5 (34.7) 96.1 (35.6) 97.3 (36.3) 103.1 (39.5) 101.1 (38.4) 99.0 (37.2) 89.3 (31.8) 81.9 (27.7) 76.5 (24.7) 103.1 (39.5) Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 41.1 (5.1) 44.3 (6.8) 52.3 (11.3) 64.0 (17.8) 73.6 (23.1) 82.8 (28.2) 86.9 (30.5) 85.3 (29.6) 78.6 (25.9) 67.3 (19.6) 56.5 (13.6) 45.4 (7.4) 64.9 (18.3) Daily mean °F (°C) 33.0 (0.6) 35.4 (1.9) 42.7 (5.9) 53.2 (11.8) 62.6 (17.0) 72.1 (22.3) 76.7 (24.8) 75.3 (24.1) 68.2 (20.1) 56.8 (13.8) 47.2 (8.4) 37.4 (3.0) 55.1 (12.8) Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 24.9 (−3.9) 26.5 (−3.1) 33.0 (0.6) 42.5 (5.8) 51.6 (10.9) 61.5 (16.4) 66.6 (19.2) 65.2 (18.4) 57.9 (14.4) 46.2 (7.9) 37.8 (3.2) 29.4 (−1.4) 45.3 (7.4) Record low °F (°C) −8.2 (−22.3) −1.8 (−18.8) 5.0 (−15.0) 18.4 (−7.6) 33.7 (0.9) 43.1 (6.2) 49.3 (9.6) 44.1 (6.7) 37.6 (3.1) 26.4 (−3.1) 13.8 (−10.1) 0.9 (−17.3) −8.2 (−22.3) Average precipitation inches (mm) 3.59 (91) 2.71 (69) 4.27 (108) 3.84 (98) 4.20 (107) 4.17 (106) 4.96 (126) 4.36 (111) 4.02 (102) 3.71 (94) 3.41 (87) 3.91 (99) 47.15 (1,198) Average relative humidity (%) 64.7 61.6 57.2 57.1 61.5 64.6 65.6 67.7 68.4 67.6 66.2 66.3 64.1 Average dew point °F (°C) 22.4 (−5.3) 23.5 (−4.7) 28.6 (−1.9) 38.4 (3.6) 49.2 (9.6) 59.5 (15.3) 64.3 (17.9) 63.9 (17.7) 57.4 (14.1) 46.2 (7.9) 36.5 (2.5) 27.2 (−2.7) 43.2 (6.2) Source: PRISM[5]

Climate data for Delaware River Water Temperature 10 Miles Northeast of NSP Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Daily mean °F (°C) 37 (3) 37 (3) 44 (7) 53 (12) 63 (17) 74 (23) 81 (27) 80 (27) 73 (23) 60 (16) 48 (9) 40 (4) 58 (14) Source: NOAA[6]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-neshsp_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-neshsp_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-neshsp_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-neshsp_1-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-neshsp_1-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-neshsp_1-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-neshsp_1-6) ["Neshaminy State Park"](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks/find-a-park/neshaminy-state-park). Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Retrieved January 12, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Conservation_Biology_Institute_2-0)** ["U.S. Potential Natural Vegetation, Original Kuchler Types, v2.0 (Spatially Adjusted to Correct Geometric Distortions)"](https://databasin.org/datasets/1c7a301c8e6843f2b4fe63fdb3a9fe39). Retrieved August 30, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Neshaminy State Park"](https://web.archive.org/web/20070929091348/http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.asp?trailid=XFW004-030). Trails.com. Archived from [the original](http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.asp?trailid=XFW004-030) on September 29, 2007. Retrieved January 17, 2007.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-USDA_4-0)** ["USDA Interactive Plant Hardiness Map"](https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/). [United States Department of Agriculture](/source/United_States_Department_of_Agriculture). Retrieved August 29, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-prism_5-0)** ["PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University"](http://prism.oregonstate.edu/explorer/). Retrieved August 30, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-NOAA_6-0)** ["Water Temperature Table of All Coastal Regions"](https://www.nodc.noaa.gov/dsdt/cwtg/all_meanT.html). Retrieved August 30, 2019.

## External links

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- [Neshaminy State Park](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks/find-a-park/neshaminy-state-park) Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

- [Neshaminy State Park Map](http://elibrary.dcnr.pa.gov/GetDocument?docId=1753195&DocName=NESH_ParkMap.pdf) Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

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