The park is one of the most popular in southeastern Pennsylvania, with most tourists visiting in the summer months.

Fishing is also popular, and common species include walleye, pickerel, carp, and various kinds of bass and catfish.

Hunters are limited to using shotguns at the park as per the regulations established by the Game Commission for southeastern Pennsylvania.

The pool is 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) in size and features slides, fountains, and a children's splash area.

[2] Creation of the lake was first proposed by the Secretary of the Department of Forests and Water, Dr. Maurice K. Goddard, for recreational uses.

It was originally to be called Tohickon Lake, after the creek, but its name was later changed to Nockamixon, meaning "place of soft soil" in the Lenape language.

The average wettest month is July which corresponds with the annual peak in thunderstorm activity.

During the winter months, the plant hardiness zone is 6b with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of −2.7 °F (−19 °C).

Ice storms and large snowstorms depositing ≥ 12 inches (30 cm) occur once every few years, particularly during nor’easters from December through February.