Benjamin Rush State Park

Benjamin Rush State Park
A small plot in the community gardens of Benjamin Rush State Park
Map showing the location of Benjamin Rush State Park
Map showing the location of Benjamin Rush State Park
Location of Benjamin Rush State Park in Pennsylvania
Map showing the location of Benjamin Rush State Park
Map showing the location of Benjamin Rush State Park
Benjamin Rush State Park (the United States)
LocationPhiladelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Coordinates40°07′10″N 74°58′36″W / 40.11944°N 74.97667°W / 40.11944; -74.97667
Area275 acres (111 ha)
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Established1975
Named forBenjamin Rush
Governing bodyPennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
WebsiteBenjamin Rush State Park

Benjamin Rush State Park is a 275-acre (111 ha) Pennsylvania state park in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The park is undeveloped and is the site of community gardens, believed to be one of the largest in the world. The park is home to the Northeast Radio Controlled Airplane Club. Benjamin Rush State Park is in Northeast Philadelphia at the intersection of Southampton Road and Roosevelt Boulevard (U.S. Route 1).[1][2] The northern boundary of the park is formed by Poquessing Creek. There are several acres of woodlands along the creek bank. A proposal map show plans to connect the park with Fairmount Park.[3] Other proposed improvements included hiking trails, parking facilities, and a reforestation project. The community gardens and airfield for the radio-controlled aircraft would remain.[3]

See also

Nearby state parks

The following state parks are within 30 miles (48 km) of Benjamin Rush State Park:[4][5][6]

References

  1. ^ "Benjamin Rush State Park Official Web Site". Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Archived from the original on October 16, 2011. Retrieved November 16, 2006.
  2. ^ "Benjamin Rush State Park". Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. Archived from the original on October 21, 2006. Retrieved December 7, 2006.
  3. ^ a b Benjamin Rush State Park revised development plan (PDF) (Map). Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. August 25, 2009. Archived from the original (pdf) on December 16, 2011. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
  4. ^ 2007 General Highway Map Philadelphia County Pennsylvania (PDF) (Map). 1:65,000. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Planning and Research, Geographic Information Division. Retrieved July 27, 2007.[permanent dead link‍] Note: shows Benjamin Rush State Park
  5. ^ Michels, Chris (1997). "Latitude/Longitude Distance Calculation". Northern Arizona University. Archived from the original on April 11, 2008. Retrieved April 20, 2008.
  6. ^ "Find a Park by Region (interactive map)". Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Archived from the original on September 24, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2011.
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