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Picnicking
Enjoying a meal outdoors on a warm summer afternoon can be an incredibly relaxing experience. But you might also want to get your entire family together for a BBQ at one of the region’s many picnic groves or State Parks. No matter the type of meal you’re planning to enjoy or the company with which you will share it, there are plenty of opportunities for you to dine outdoors.
Things to remember
- Alcohol is not permitted in any State Park
- Remember to bring foods that won’t spoil if left unrefrigerated
- Make sure that all trash is placed in the proper receptacle when finished. Take all waste with you when picnicking in the woods.
- Check with the site where you intend to picnic to find out if reservations or permits are necessary.
Picnicking Sites on the Trail
Independence National Historical Park
Independence National Historical Park, located in Old City Philadelphia is among the most historically significant places in the United States and the World. The Park is home to the...
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Learn MoreFort Washington State Park
Rich in modern recreational facilities and historical significance, Fort Washington blossoms with flowering dogwood in the spring. Birders enjoy the seasonal migration of raptors along Militia Hill from the...
Learn MoreEvansburg State Park
Evansburg State Park is in southcentral Montgomery County between Norristown and Collegeville. Evansburg offers a significant area of green space and relative solitude in an urbanized area. Its main...
Learn MoreUpper Schuylkill Valley Park
The Schuylkill River in Upper Providence Township forms a natural backdrop to this 15-acre display of wild animals and raptors indigenous to Pennsylvania. Picnicking and fishing are popular along...
Learn MorePennypacker Mills
Pennypacker Mills offers a unique opportunity to experience the pleasures of country life in the 1900’s when the Governor of Pennsylvania lived across the Perkiomen Creek from the Borough...
Learn MoreGreen Lane Park
Green Lane Park offers fishing, boating, picnicking, horseback riding trails, hiking trails, mountain biking trails, family/organized group camping, equestrian camping, tennis, playgrounds, cross-country skiing, ice skating, and ice fishing....
Learn MoreCentral Perkiomen Valley Park
Central Perkiomen Valley Park is an 800 acre park that extends over 10 municipalities, offering a wide variety of family activities. Visitors can enjoy a children’s playground as well...
Learn MoreWarwick County Park
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Learn MoreHistoric Yellow Springs
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Learn MoreGring’s Mill Recreation Area
The historic buildings at Gring’s Mill Recreation Area house the Berks County Parks and Recreation Department’s administration and maintenance offices. An information center, group meeting facilities, snack bar, and...
Learn MoreTuscarora State Park
When viewed from the lake or the day use area, Locust Mountain seems to drop right into the southern side of Tuscarora Lake. The scenic picnic area plays host...
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This 49-acre park is located in Longswamp Township. Hunsicker’s Grove is available by reservation for large group picnics. Facility offers: electricity, handicap accessible fishing area, a fishing dock, grills,...
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One of the most heavily industrialized creeks in America, the Wissahickon Creek and its impressive valley were home to dozens of mills and factories throughout the 18th and 19th...
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Blue Marsh Lake is a man-made lake along the Tulpehocken Creek that features numerous boating, hiking, biking, and birdwatching opportunities. It is maintained by the Philadelphia District, U.S. Army...
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The Allegheny Aqueduct was built by the Schuylkill Navigation Company in 1824 under the direction of Engineer Ephriam Beech. This “bridge for boats” was needed because the Allegheny Creek...
Learn MoreSchuylkill Canal Lock 60
Lock 60 of the Schuylkill Canal is one of only two sections of the Schuylkill Navigation System that are still watered, and the only operating lock remaining on the...
Learn MoreLower Perkiomen Valley Park
Lower Perkiomen Valley Park is a sylvan setting of 107 acres at the confluence of the Perkiomen Creek and Schuylkill River. The Perkiomen Trail and Schuylkill River Trails intersect...
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