Picnic Spots Near Me in Cheswold, de
Fenwick Island State Park
Route 1, Fenwick Island, DE
About the Park
Before the area became a park, the forces of nature constantly changed the narrow strip of barrier dunes between the Atlantic Ocean and Little Assawoman... Read More
Killens Pond State Park
5025 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE
The centerpiece of Killens Pond State Park, conveniently located in central Delaware, is the 66-acre millpond, which was established in the late 1700s. Before the pond was created, the... Read More
Fort Delaware State Park
45 Clinton St, Delaware City, DE
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.
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Fort Dupont State Park
Route 9, Delaware City, DE
Fort DuPont State Park, named for Rear Admiral Samuel Francis du Pont, was an active military base from the Civil War through World War II. Following World War II, Fort DuPont was turned over... Read More
White Clay Creek State Park
880 New London Road, Newark, DE
About the Park
The land that is today known as White Clay Creek State Park includes parts of the boundary line made famous by Mason and Dixon, who began their historic... Read More
Fox Point State Park
Lighthouse Road, Wilmington, DE
For more than 20 years, the dream of a park on this ribbon of land along the Delaware River has been a source of inspiration as well as frustration for the neighboring communities, now... Read More
Rockford Park
North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE
The 100-year-old Rockford Tower is the centerpiece of this park. The historic stone water tower is located amid rolling hills and vistas offering beautiful views of the city. Rockford Park... Read More
Alapocas Run State Park
1914 West Park Drive, Wilmington, DE
It's hard to imagine a lush getaway, situated in the heart of Wilmington, near transportation and major roadways. But, once you discover it, you will return to this park again and... Read More
Bellevue State Park
800 Carr Road, Wilmington, DE
About the Park
Bellevue Hall commands a grand view of this historic estate, and its present form reflects alterations made by William du Pont, Jr. Mr. du Pont... Read More
Brandywine Creek State Park
41 Adams Dam Rd, Wilmington, DE
About the Park
Brandywine Creek State Park is divided by grey stone walls that were built of local stone in the late 1800s, when the property was a dairy farm owned by... Read More
Trap Pond State Park
33587 Bald Cypress Dr, Laurel, DE
About the Park
Trap Pond was once the site of a large freshwater wetland and still hosts the country's northernmost natural stand of baldcypress trees. The pond was created... Read More
Holts Landing State Park
Road 346, Millville, DE
About the Park
Historically, the shores of the inland bays were home to native Americans, who harvested seafood and hunted in the surrounding marshes and forests.... Read More
Delaware Seashore State Park
39415 Inlet Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Park History
Transportation along this barrier island, bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay, was difficult... Read More
Holts Landing State Park
27046 Holts Landing Road, Dagsboro, DE
Historically, the shores of the inland bays were home to native Americans, who harvested seafood and hunted in the surrounding marshes and forests. After the European settlers arrived,... Read More
