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{{Infobox Park
| name = Pennypack on the Delaware
| image =
| image_caption = Pennypack on the Delaware waterfront park
| type = Waterfront park / Nature area
| location = Holmesburg / Northeast Philadelphia
| coordinates = 40.0450,-74.9780
| area = 65 acres
| established = 1987
| operated_by = Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
| features = Delaware River access, walking trails, fishing, nature area
| hours = Dawn to dusk
| transit = SEPTA bus 84; drive recommended
| website = https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder
}}

'''Pennypack on the Delaware''' is a 65-acre waterfront park at the mouth of [[Pennypack Creek]] where it meets the [[Delaware River]] in the [[Holmesburg]] section of [[Northeast Philadelphia]]. This park provides rare public Delaware River access in Philadelphia and connects the extensive [[Pennypack Park]] trail system to the waterfront.<ref name="pennypackdel">{{cite web |url=https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder/#/locationDetails/3067 |title=Pennypack on the Delaware |publisher=Philadelphia Parks & Recreation |access-date=December 30, 2025}}</ref>

The park offers some of the only public Delaware River beach access in Philadelphia.

== History ==

=== Pennypack Creek Mouth ===

The confluence of creek and river:
* Historic fishing and navigation point
* Lenape gathering area
* Colonial-era boat landing
* Industrial use through 19th-20th centuries

=== Park Development ===

'''1987:''' Park established:
* Part of Delaware waterfront reclamation
* Connected to Pennypack trail system
* Nature area preserved
* Public river access created

== Features ==

=== Delaware River Access ===

'''Waterfront amenities:'''
* Small beach area
* River views
* Boat launching (non-motorized)
* Fishing access
* Scenic overlooks

=== Trails ===

'''Walking and hiking:'''
* Connection to Pennypack Park trails
* Waterfront path
* Nature trails
* Creek-side walking

=== Nature Area ===

* Wetland habitat
* Bird watching
* Native vegetation
* Wildlife corridor between creek and river

=== Fishing ===

* Delaware River fishing
* Pennypack Creek fishing
* No license required on free fishing days
* Catch-and-release encouraged

== Using the Park ==

=== Trail Access ===

* Entry point to Pennypack Park system
* Walk or bike to Valley Green via creek trail
* 9+ miles of connected trails

=== Water Recreation ===

* Kayak and canoe launching
* Fishing
* Wading (use caution—currents)
* Bird and boat watching

=== Wildlife ===

Common sightings:
* Great blue herons
* Various ducks and waterfowl
* Bald eagles (occasional)
* Fish species
* Turtles

== Visiting ==

=== Hours ===

* Dawn to dusk
* Year-round access

=== Getting There ===

'''Location:''' State Road at Pennypack Creek, Holmesburg

'''By Public Transit:'''
* SEPTA Bus 84
* Long walk from Holmesburg Junction station

'''By Car:'''
* Small parking area
* From State Road

=== Tips ===

* The beach area is small—arrive early on hot days
* Delaware River has currents—supervise children near water
* Excellent bird watching, especially during migration
* Bring binoculars
* Combine with Pennypack Park hike

== Nearby ==

* '''[[Pennypack Park]]''' — Connected trail system
* '''[[Holmesburg]]''' — Surrounding neighborhood
* '''[[Glen Foerd]]''' — Nearby estate
* '''[[Northeast Philadelphia]]''' — Area

== See Also ==

* [[Pennypack Park]]
* [[Delaware River]]
* [[Northeast Philadelphia]]
* [[Philadelphia Waterfront]]

== References ==
<references />

== External Links ==

* [https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Finder]

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[[Category:Parks]]
[[Category:Northeast Philadelphia]]
[[Category:Delaware River]]
[[Category:Nature]]
[[Category:Waterfront]]

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