Beat The Heat At Our Parks & Beaches

It’s getting hot out there! Check out these fun activities available for you and your family to beat the heat this upcoming summer.


OPEN BEACHES & PARKS near Chester & Delaware Counties:

  • Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach
    Tickets Required:
    Pre-purchase Online

    Enjoy the eight acres of beach, recreation lawn, and picnic grove adjacent to mountain stream-fed Lake Conewago, located in South Central PA. Buy your tickets here.

  • Blue Marsh Lake Recreation Area
    No Reservation Requirements:
    There are some mask requirements, check website before going

    This 6,100 acre-project has a 1,150-acre lake with facilities that allow for a range of activities from swimming at the beach, boating on the lake, hiking/biking on the many trails, picnicking at designated areas, and more. Check out all the details here.

  • French Creek State Park
    Reservation Required:
    Make online or call 888-727-2757

    This park contains 7,730-acres of various terrains allowing for a wide-range of activities including swimming in the pool on the shore, camping in one of the established spots, boating and fishing on Hopewell Lake or Scotts Run Lake, and hiking/biking on the 35 miles of trails. Learn more here!

  • Marsh Creek State Park
    No Reservation Required:
    May have mask requirements, review before heading out

    This 1,727-acre park offers a lot during the summer from swimming at their pool, fishing and sailing on the lake, and 18-miles of trails to explore. Learn more here.

  • Hickory Run State Park
    Reservation Required:
    Make online or call 888-727-2757

    This 15,990-acre park offers more than 40 miles of hiking trails, trout streams for fishing, and sand beach for swimming. Learn more here.

  • Locust Lake State Park
    Reservation Required:
    Make online or call 888-727-2757

    Swim at the beach within the designated areas, as well as camp at either of two campgrounds, fish, or go hiking on the 1,772-acres of land. Learn more here.

  • Neshaminy State Park
    Reservation Required:
    Make online or call 888-727-2757

    Main pool for swimming, and children’s spray pool to stay cool - a fee is charged for the use of the pool. Besides the pool, the 339-acre park include a picnic area and boating access to the Delaware River. Learn more here.

  • Tuscarora State Park
    Reservation Required:
    Make online or call 888-727-2757

    This 1,618-acre park has access to both Tuscarora & Locust Lake, scenic picnic areas and beach for swimming are some of the attractions of the park. Learn more here.


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