State Park · Pennsylvania, United States
Benjamin Rush State Park
Benjamin Rush State Park is a state park in Pennsylvania, United States, covering 275 acres (111 ha), established in 1975.
State Park · Pennsylvania, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Area | 275 acres (111 ha) |
| Established | 1975 |
| Coordinates | 40.1194° N, 74.9767° W |
| Managed by | Pennsylvania state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Benjamin 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). The northern boundary of the park is formed by Poquessing Creek. There are several acres of woodlands along the creek bank.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) · Philadelphia, United States · 22.1 miles away
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 57.9 miles away
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) · New York, United States · 72.5 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Benjamin Rush State Park?
Benjamin Rush State Park is in Pennsylvania, United States (40.1194° N, 74.9767° W).
When was Benjamin Rush State Park established?
Benjamin Rush State Park was established in 1975, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Benjamin Rush State Park?
Benjamin Rush State Park covers 275 acres (111 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Pennsylvania_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Pennsylvania state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Rush_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).