Alapocas Run and Wilmington State Parks

Alapocas Run and Wilmington State Parks Alapocas Run - named a "Best Day Hike Near Philadelphia" by the Appalachian Mountain Club The Blue Ball Barn is open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Wilmington State Parks
Experience nature and recreation in the heart of the city through Wilmington State Parks, an urban retreat along the Brandywine River that has fostered family memories and traditions for generations. Alapocas Run State Park
Surrounded by development and the remnants of industry, Alapocas Run State Park preserves mature woodlands, traces of an industrial past, and the cultural significance of an earlier era. daily from March to November and weekdays only December through February.

Happy Throwback Thursday! This week's History Spotlight is the Wilmington Flower Market, hosted at Rockford Park! Did yo...
09/10/2026

Happy Throwback Thursday! This week's History Spotlight is the Wilmington Flower Market, hosted at Rockford Park! Did you know that the Wilmington Flower Market is one of the longest-running service organizations in Delaware?

For this week's Nature Spotlight, we are highlighting the Eastern Bluebird! Multiple parks across the Delaware State Par...
09/08/2026

For this week's Nature Spotlight, we are highlighting the Eastern Bluebird! Multiple parks across the Delaware State Parks system have volunteer-run nest box monitoring projects. Visit https://www.destateparks.com/volunteer/ to learn more!

Happy Throwback Thursday! This week's History Spotlight is Old First Presbyterian Church! Did you know that the "Little ...
09/03/2026

Happy Throwback Thursday! This week's History Spotlight is Old First Presbyterian Church! Did you know that the "Little Church" was not always located in Brandywine Park? It was originally built on Market Street but was moved to its Brandywine Park location in the early twentieth century.

9/3/25 Stadium Drive is now open
09/03/2026

9/3/25 Stadium Drive is now open

UPDATE 12:42 pmThe S-Bridge is open, please use caution as the railing is damaged.Stadium Drive remains closed*********...
09/02/2026

UPDATE 12:42 pm
The S-Bridge is open, please use caution as the railing is damaged.

Stadium Drive remains closed
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9/2/26 8 am - Stadium Drive (between Abessinio Stadium and the Zoo) is closed due a down tree and stinging insects. Please do not enter the area.

8:48 am - Alapocas Run State Park - the S bridge between Weldin Ridge and the park has a tree down on it. Once it is cleared it will be evaluated for structural damage.

For this week's Nature Spotlight, we are highlighting the Canadian Serviceberry! Also referred to as the Juneberry, Shad...
09/01/2026

For this week's Nature Spotlight, we are highlighting the Canadian Serviceberry! Also referred to as the Juneberry, Shadbush, and Saskatoon, this plant produces berries that are edible for both humans and animals.

Happy Throwback Thursday! This week's History Spotlight is the Jasper Crane Rose Garden! Take a stroll during the summer...
08/27/2026

Happy Throwback Thursday! This week's History Spotlight is the Jasper Crane Rose Garden! Take a stroll during the summer to see the roses in their peak bloom.

Attention Can Do visitors! On Wednesday, 8/26 the area around the playground will be having tree removal work. Be advis...
08/25/2026

Attention Can Do visitors! On Wednesday, 8/26 the area around the playground will be having tree removal work. Be advised there will be loud noises and equipment moving about.

Address

1914 W Park Drive
Wilmington, DE
19803

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

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+13025771164

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