Giving Pond — Attraction in Tinicum Township

Giving Pond Recreation Area is one of those spots you might drive past without realizing how much it has to offer. It’s tucked away near the Delaware River and feels like a quiet escape from the busier parks in the region. The centerpiece is the large pond, which is great for kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding—no gas-powered boats are allowed, so it stays calm and relaxing.

The walking trails are easy and scenic, with some that connect down toward the river. It’s also a nice spot for bird-watching; you’ll often see herons, egrets, and plenty of songbirds. Fishing is decent here too, though depending on the season, you may need to move around the shoreline to find good spots.

A couple of things to know: parking is limited, and the area doesn’t have a lot of facilities (no big restrooms or concessions), so plan ahead and bring what you need. The trails aren’t heavily marked, so a GPS map can help if you want to explore further.

Overall, Giving Pond is a beautiful, low-key place to spend a few hours on the water or just enjoy some quiet time in nature. If you...

The pond is larger than expected and certainly bigger than many of the lakes in Bucks County. It was a fall day and with the leaves changing it looked amazing. Not too crowded and a great place to kayak. However, there are several negatives. First, there is not much to do outside of boating or fishing. I didn't notice any playgrounds for the kids and only one, not so nice walking path. Also, maybe that day was the exception, but I found visitors to be really unfriendly. People on the paths were really rude and one guy in a canoe was shocking in his treatment of 2 senior citizens who asked him how his fishing was going. His behavior was truly appalling. I would come back here to fish, but because of the distance and the people it is not a place I would come regularly. Which is a shame because...

This place is so beautiful & interesting! You can go fishing, picnic, hike, kayak, or, just admire the scenery & wildlife.

When I grew up, I played in the SAME SPOT when it was a quarry...I remember running up and down rock piles. I'm Not sure exactly what happened, but, with the flooding of the quarry, The only way to explain it is... The river & The canal had a baby, and, called it The giving pond :) WORDS can't describe it... It's a definite MUST SEE :)

DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE IT AS PRISTINE AS WHEN...