This wetland area surrounds the Burning Basin, where Bethlehem Steel drained the water in 1942 to allow burning and scuttling of the WWI ships. Several freshwater marsh plants can be found along the water’s edge, such as pickerel weed, tuckahoe, cattails, and wild rice. These species serve as important habitats and a food source for many species.
Phragmites growing on the edge of the water, an invasive species. (Sammy Orlando/NOAA)
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Phragmites growing very successfully near the waters edge despite not being a native plant. (Sammy Orlando/NOAA)
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Tuckahoe growing on the edge of Mallows Bay.(Megan Ossman/NOAA)
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Pickerel weed growing steadily. (Megan Ossman/NOAA)
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AMENITIES:
Include a boat ramp, soft launch, portable toilets, parking, walking trail, interpretive signs, and picnic area.
HOURS:
The park is open daily from 5:30 am to sunset.