Checkerboard red, the wooden basket and a floppy hat. Picnics are a time-honored tradition of getting out and exploring nature, while also eating delicious food. Have a sandwich with a side of nature in Bucks County. The beautiful landscapes and ever evolving cuisine meld together for the perfect picnic.

Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

  • Meadow at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

Take one of their daily Guided Wildflower Walks to see and learn about the gorgeous blooms. After your walk, picnic in the designated area located just past the entrance to the Preserve grounds, in the Captain James Moore Pavilion and adjacent grassy area. The Pavilion has electricity and picnic tables to make your experience perfect!

Core Creek Park

  • Core Creek Park

Core Creek Park has pavilions and wooded picnic areas for you to enjoy. Pets are allowed so don't forget to bring your furry friend. Looking for a water activity? Core Creek offers kayaks, canoes, pedalboats, and rowboats for rent! Pets are allowed so bring your furry friend.

Kids' Castle

  • Family at Kids' Castle

With bridges, slides and of course a highest point to reach, kids and adults can explore to their hearts content. Once tired, the immense hills abutting the castle provide a gorgeous backdrop for a picnic, provided a blanket and food were brought. If not, Altamonte’s Italian Market in nearby Doylestown, can help to satisfy all appetites with quick and easy to eat food.

Peace Valley Park

  • Peace Valley Park

The areas surrounding the lake contain trails to walk, a nature center to explore and plenty of places for children to play. A picnic by the water is the perfect way to let all the daily stresses of life float away. The six-mile loop surrounding the lake creates the best way to see all the lake has to offer. 

Ringing Rocks Park

  • Ringing Rocks Park

Once you finish eating, make sure to bring a hammer to the boulder field to hit the 10-foot high rock piles that make a strange and fascinating ringing sound when struck. On the journey home, treat the family to some sweet treats from OwowCow Creamery. This local establishment uses fresh ingredients from Bucks County farms to produce creamy, hand-made creations.

Tyler State Park

  • Tyler State Park

It is not just a place to stop and eat at a picnic table. Activities include frisbee golf courses, stocked water for fishing, trails for horseback riding and a slip for boating. With most trails being paved, all skills levels are welcome, and it’s possible for one to see as many or as little people as they please, truly allowing the individual to tailor their experience in the park. 

Neshaminy State Park

  • Neshaminy Creek at Tyler State Park

Taking its name from Neshaminy Creek, Neshaminy State Park has picnic benches and grills at your disposal to create your perfect picnic.

Pennsbury Manor

  • Pennsbury Manor

The Manor, a reconstruction of William Penn's home, is set on 43 beautiful acres along the Delaware River. Take their guided tour through the Manor House, furnished with 17th century period furniture and experience what life was like in colonial times. After your tour, you are free to explore the estate. Take your picnic lunch to their covered picnic pavilion to round out your exciting and educational experience.

Washington Crossing Historic Park

  • Washington Crossing Historic Park

Preserved on the park's 500 acres is the site where George Washington crossed the Delaware River and turned the tide of the Revolutionary War. When you're finished having lunch in one of the parks many picnic areas, tour the rest of the park for more American history, natural beauty and family fun!

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Delaware Canal State Park

  • 11 Lodi Hill Rd

Delaware Canal State Park is the only remaining, continuously intact canal, of the great towpath canal-building era of the early and mid-19th century. This diverse park contains a historic canal and towpath, many miles of river shoreline and eleven river islands. The park also…

Delaware Canal State Park

Delaware River Access

  • Bensalem Twp.

Delaware River Access is a popular location for boating, fishing and picnicking. Only eight of 108-acres are developed.

Delaware River Access

Peace Valley Park

  • 230 Creek Rd

The 1,500-acre Peace Valley Park has playgrounds, picnicking, hiking, boating, fishing, ice skating and paved bicycle and seasonal boat rentals. The Nature Center includes a gift shop, natural history displays, available group tours and educational programs throughout the year.

Peace Valley Park

Ralph Stover State Park

  • 6011 State Park Rd

Ralph Stover State Park is only 1 of 3 state-run rock climbing areas in Pennsylvania. The park includes a shaded picnic area with drinking water, picnic tables, pavilions, fireplaces and restrooms along beautiful Tohickon Creek. Pass through many habitats as you stroll along the…

Ralph Stover State Park

Ringing Rocks Park

  • Ringing Rocks Rd

Bring your own hammer to strike the boulder field in the 123-acre Ringing Rocks Park and hear them ring like a bell! Also, be sure to pack a picnic and check out Bucks County's largest waterfall. Nearby Ralph Stover State Park is only 1 of 3 state-run rock climbing areas in…

Ringing Rocks Park

Silver Lake Park - Coastal Plain Forest

  • 1306 Bath Rd

The Silver Lake Park - Coastal Plain Forest is part of the 460-acre Silver Lake Park that has 4.5 miles of trails through various maintained habitats to enhance the diversity of plant and animal life.

Silver Lake Park - Coastal Plain Forest

Tamanend Park

  • 1255 2nd Street Pike

Tamanend Park offers many activities, amenities and rental options (picnic pavilions, building rentals, tennis courts, tot lot, gazebo, gardens, walking trails, softball fields, and picnic tables.) For rental information, please check out the Facility Rental section!

Tamanend Park

Tinicum Park

  • 963 River Rd

The historic 126-acre Tinicum Park includes playgrounds, picnicking, hiking, ball fields, boating, fishing, ice skating, a disk golf course and group and family camping at eight campsites. Watch the Tinicum Polo Club host their season from May to October on Saturdays as long as…

Tinicum Park

Tohickon Valley Park

  • Cafferty Rd

The 612-acre Tohickon Valley Park has playgrounds, picnicking, hiking, ball fields, fishing and a swimming pool in season. Overnight stays include group and family camping and cabins on 22 campsites.

Tohickon Valley Park

Tyler State Park

  • 101 Swamp Rd

The 1,711-acre Tyler State Park is divided into sections by the Neshaminy Creek and offers hiking, biking and equestrian trails. Picnic areas have tables, restrooms and drinking water. The park also provides environmental education and interpretive programs exploring a variety of…

Tyler State Park