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Rockwood Park

New Castle County · 4651 Washington St Ext, Wilmington, DE 19809

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Restrooms

Yes — season not confirmed

Confirmed present. Still to check: whether they follow the mansion’s museum hours rather than the park’s, which would leave the grounds without facilities outside opening times.

Confirmed 2 Aug 2026 · Matthew Werth, in person

A Gothic Revival mansion and its grounds, with gardens, lawns and walking paths. Hosts a farmers market. More formal than the county's other parks. This is a stroll rather than a hike.

What's there

Facilities

8/13 confirmed
Playground
Not confirmed
Drinking water
Not confirmed
Shade
Yes
Pavilion
Not confirmed
Grills
Not confirmed
Trails
Yes
Paved path
Not confirmed
Courts / fields
No
Fishing
No
Disc golf
No
Skate park
No
Dog park
No

Hours and contact

Hours
Dawn to dusk, dailyThe park. The mansion museum keeps its own building hours — Thursday to Saturday 10–4 and Sunday noon–4 — which is the difference between the gate being open and anything inside it being open.
Phone
302-761-4340The park's own line, from the county directory.

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Where it is

Rockwood Park, 4651 Washington St Ext, Wilmington, DE 19809Directions →

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