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How to Plan a Picnic at Promised Land State Park
Plan a family picnic at Promised Land State Park by reserving pavilions up to 11 months ahead, acquiring bus permits, and checking seasonal beach rules.
Planning a family picnic at Promised Land State Park involves reserving day use facilities online or by calling 888-PA-PARKS. You can reserve two picnic pavilions up to 11 months in advance for a fee Picnicking at Promised Land State Park. If your picnic travel arrangements involve a bus, you must get a permit from the park office prior to arrival to utilize the picnic area Picnicking at Promised Land State Park.
Reserving and Claiming Picnic Pavilions
You have options for pavilion seating when visiting the park. Two picnic pavilions may be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a fee, and the Falls Pavilion is ADA accessible Picnicking at Promised Land State Park.
Make online reservations for day use facilities, or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757) between 7:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday to Saturday Promised Land State Park.
If you prefer not to pay a fee, unreserved picnic pavilions are free on a first-come, first-served basis Picnicking at Promised Land State Park. As a practical suggestion, pack picnic blankets so you have a comfortable seating option if all free pavilions are occupied upon arrival.
Park Hours and Bus Arrival Logistics
When scheduling your picnic, note that the park is open every day of the year from sunrise to sunset, and day use areas close at dusk Promised Land State Park.
If you travel to the park by bus, buses must get a permit from the park office prior to arrival to utilize the picnic area Picnicking at Promised Land State Park. Upon arriving, buses must park in the overflow parking lot Picnicking at Promised Land State Park. It is recommended to contact the park office early in your planning process to handle any required bus permits.
Swimming Access and Beach Supervision Rules
You can include swimming in your picnic plans during the summer months. Two sand beaches are open daily from Memorial Day to mid-September, between 8:00 A.M. and sunset Swimming at Promised Land State Park.
You swim at your own risk because there are no lifeguards Swimming at Promised Land State Park. All children 10 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a person at least 14 years of age, and all groups at the beach must meet the state park adult-to-child ratio requirements for supervision Swimming at Promised Land State Park. A practical suggestion is to designate adults to take turns supervising the water during the picnic to ensure these supervision requirements are consistently met.
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