Benjamin Rush State Park

Benjamin Rush State Park
Benjamin Rush State Park
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)
	A small plot in the community gardens of Benjamin Rush State Park
	Location of Benjamin Rush State Park in Pennsylvania Benjamin Rush State Park (the United States)
Location	Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Coordinates	40°07′10″N 74°58′36″W / 40.11944°N 74.97667°W
Area	275 acres (111 ha)
Elevation	118 ft (36 m)
Established	1975
Named for	Benjamin Rush
Governing body	Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Website	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).^[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]