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Parks · New Castle County

Alapocas Run

Creek and woodland · Wilmington · 359 acres

A wooded gorge on the Brandywine with a blue rock quarry face used for climbing, plus the Blue Ball Barn. Sits on the Northern Delaware Greenway.

What's there

Facilities

6/9 confirmed
Beach
No
Guarded swimming
No
Surf fishing
No
Camping
No
Cabins
No
Trails
Yes
Boat launch
Not confirmed
Pier
Not confirmed
Disc golf
Not confirmed

Getting in

Entry, 2026
$5 in-state · $10 out-of-stateCharged 1 March – 30 November. Annual pass $50 in-state / $100 out.
Hours
Not confirmed
Park office
Not confirmed

Dogs

Leashed on the trails and greenway.

The full rule, with dates

Still to confirm

Listed openly rather than hidden, because a gap you can see is worth more than a gap you can't.

  • Get the park office number.
  • Confirm whether rock climbing needs a permit.

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