Delaware Park List

Bellevue Hall mansion commands a grand view of this historic estate, and its present form reflects alterations made by William du Pont, Jr. Mr. du Pont surrounded his home with the finest facilities: tennis courts, equestrian stables, gardens, and a picturesque pond, amid woodlands and fields overlooking the Delaware ...

This extraordinary barn, built in 1914 by Alfred I. duPont, is named after the Blue Ball Tavern, an inn and meeting house that was once located near the property. The Blue Ball Barn is the centerpiece of the new Alapocas Run State Park, and an example of the preservation ...

Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge is about 16,000 acres. Tidal salt marsh composes four-fifths of the refuge, one of the largest expanses of nearly unaltered salt marsh in the mid-Atlantic region. The refuge also has 1,100 acres of impounded fresh water pools. Bombay Hook was established in 1937 as ...

This 933-acre park is divided by grey stone walls built of local stone in the late 1800s. At that time the property was a dairy farm owned by the du Pont family. Delaware's first two nature preserves are located within Brandywine Creek State Park: Tulip Tree Woods, a majestic ...

Open since 1905, Delaware's only zoo is located a few steps from the Brandywine River. This quaint facility is home to a variety of species of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Come see the exotic Siberian tiger, Golden Lion Tamarins, playful river otters, Andean condors, Florida bobcat, binturongs, sandhill ...

Cape Henlopen's beaches attract thousands of visitors who enjoy ocean swimming and sunbathing. Two designated swimming beaches provide lifeguard patrols between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day. The park's open spaces feature many other activities: disc golf, basketball, kite flying. There are plenty of hiking trails and beach walks ...

The Delaware Reserve consists of two components, one on the Blackbird Creek and the other on the St. Jones River. The Blackbird Creek component is dominated by freshwater wetlands, ponds, and forested habitats. The St. Jones component is dominated by salt marshes and open water habitats of the Delaware ...

Water, water everywhere describes Delaware Seashore State Park. Bounded on the east by the mighty Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay, the 2825-acre park is a beach-goer's delight. The main attraction for many visitors is swimming and sunbathing along the park's spectacular ...

Situated between the popular resort towns of Bethany Beach to the north and Fenwick Island and Ocean City to the south, Fenwick Island State Park is a relaxing escape from the summer crowds. This three-mile stretch of barrier island is a playground of sand, surf, and sun along Delaware's ...

The First State Heritage Park at Dover is Delaware's first urban "park without boundaries" linking historic and cultural sites in the city that has been the seat of state government since 1777. It is a partnership of state and city agencies under the leadership of Delaware State Parks. While ...

Fort Delaware, the Union fortress dating back to 1859, once housed Confederate prisoners of war. It was originally built to protect the ports of Wilmington and Philadelphia. Visitors take a ½ -mile ferry ride from Delaware City to Pea Patch Island. A jitney provides transport from the island dock ...

Named for Rear Admiral Samuel Francis du Pont, the Fort was actively used as a military base from the Civil War through World War II. Following World War II, the Fort was turned over to the State of Delaware and has been used for various purposes, including the Governor ...

Lying amidst rolling dunes, in the shadow of a World War II observation tower, is Fort Miles Historical Area. During World War II, the Delaware River was a chief priority for defense planners because of the access it afforded to the giant trade centers of Wilmington, Philadelphia, and beyond. ...

Fox Point State Park can easily be described at extraordinary. You can stand at any of the park's overlooks and see all the way to Philadelphia looking north and well beyond the Delaware Memorial Bridge look south. There just aren't that many easily accessible places in Delaware where such ...

Holts Landing is an undiscovered facet of the Diamond State's park system. The 203-acres area contains a variety of beautiful landscapes, from bay shore beach to grassy fields and hardwood forests. Historically, the shores of the inland bays were home to native Americans, who harvested seafood and hunted in ...

Located on the north side of the Indian River Inlet at Delaware Seashore State Park, the park's marina features many convenient services for boaters and fishermen, including fresh catches for those wanting a delicious meal without hunting for it. And it's just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and the ...

Natural and recreational opportunities abound at Killens Pond State Park, centrally located in the heart of Kent County. The park's centerpiece is the 66-acre millpond which features boating and fishing. The all new Killens Pond Water Park offers resort entertainment in a serene, natural setting. Only about an 1½ ...

Lums Pond State Park is built around the largest freshwater pond in Delaware. The park features excellent fishing, sports facilities, hiking trails and more on its 1790 acres on the north side of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. Lums Pond itself covers 200 acres, and although there is no ...

Prime Hook is one of 545 units in the National Wildlife Refuge System, which encompasses nearly 100 million acres. Consisting of 10,000 acres in Milton, Delaware, this refuge is a mosaic of fresh and saltwater wetlands, forests, fields, and Delaware Bay shoreline that provide habitat for tens of thousands ...

Freshwater wetlands once covered a large portion of southwestern Sussex County. Trap Pond State Park retains a part of the swamp's original beauty and mystery, and features the northernmost natural stand of baldcypress trees in the United States. Visitors have many opportunities to explore the natural beauty of the ...

Come to White Clay Creek to escape the encroaching development of New Castle County. The park's lush greenery and sparkling streams offer a refreshing change of pace and countless opportunities for outdoor fun and relaxation. There are plenty of year-round activities available at White Clay Creek. The Nature Center ...

Find recreation, education, and sports and community events right in the heart of Wilmington. Connected by trails, these parks are the perfect place to relax, hike, picnic, or just enjoy the beauty of the Brandywine River. Brandywine Park: Enjoy a stroll or jog along the river, picnic lunch, and ...