Another former du Pont estate, with a mansion, a track, and a bandstand. More of a neighbourhood park than a wilderness one, and used that way.
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.
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 track access and whether the mansion grounds are open.
Other parks in New Castle County
- Lums Pond — pond, Bear
- White Clay Creek — creek and woodland, Newark
- Brandywine Creek — creek and woodland, Wilmington
- Alapocas Run — creek and woodland, Wilmington
- Fox Point — riverfront, Wilmington
- Fort Delaware — historic island, Delaware City
- Fort DuPont — historic, Delaware City
- Auburn Valley — estate and woodland, Yorklyn
- Wilmington State Parks — urban, Wilmington