From fishing and boating to surfing and sail boarding, this six-mile stretch of coastline boasts a wide variety of outdoor recreation for people of all ages.See more..
This park is a great place for a quick pit stop or a full day of activities. The pond is scenic and peaceful, never crowded, but never empty either. You can’t swim in the pond, but boating and fishing is allowed. You can also rent kayaks or paddle boats. Outside the pond, there are hiking trails, camping and picnic areas, playgrounds for kids, fields for various sports, and even a disc golf course. Perhaps best of all, there’s even an adventure park! It does cost extra to get into, but it’s awesome, so worth it if you have the time/budget to spare. It has zip lines, a sort of modified bungee jump, tree top obstacle courses... It’s just a ton of fun.See more..
4.5Fenwick Island State Park(194 reviews) - love the place, can't see going anywhere else. State Parks
best beach, they have a sand net that lets older folks get to the water. people are great, they have beaches were you can bring your dogs, and the dogs are very nice. I should not recommend Fenwick, it is to cool, would hate too see it become over priced, with to many people.See more..
4.5White Clay Creek State Park(162 reviews) - Popular hiking and nature-lovers' destination. Saturday: State Parks
We come here most often approaching from the Delaware side but we also use Pennsylvania as our base. Some trails here span more than one state. Each time we choose a different route and it is always interesting hike. The park is quite extensive and the nature here is lush and beautiful.This time we enjoyed again the Tri-State Trail and Mason Dixon Trails. Tri-state monument is a popular landmark. In Delaware there is a park fee one needs to pay. Out of state it is $8.See more..
4.5Bellevue State Park(95 reviews) - Summer tradition continues State Parks • Parks
A Park For All Seasons Bellevue Hall mansion commands a grand view of this historic estate, and its present form reflects alterations made by William du Pont, Jr. Mr. du Pont surrounded his home with the finest facilities: tennis courts, equestrian stables, gardens, and a picturesque pond, amid woodlands and fields overlooking the Delaware River. The park was acquired by the State of Delaware in 1976. The Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation has retained the historic charm of Bellevue while providing many opportunities for recreation. Walking and jogging are popular activities at any time of the year. A 1-1/8 mile fitness track circles a catch-and-release fishing pond while the nearby exercise trail offers a refreshing workout. Hiking trails allow you to explore other parts of the estate. If you prefer cycling, both paved and unpaved paths lead you on a leisurely tour. A popular spot for picnics, weddings and get-togethers.See more..
This park is lovely and has well maintain trails with good signage. We went with a group of adults and children. The parking is $8 for out of state, which seemed a bit high especially since we took 2 cars, but it was still less expensive than visiting other attractions in the area.See more..
4.5Killens Pond State Park(71 reviews) - We rented a pavilion for a large group of 50 State Parks
Rentimg was easy and the slight processing fee was OK. The site was clean and everybody had a great time. Being near the water park was a big draw for families with kids and we the prices at $8 and $10 -- a fraction of what you pay at the beachSee more..
We took our dog for a hike at Alapocas Run while driving through the area. We parked at the ball fields and hiked the trails through the woods. Beautiful trails with access to a couple small waterfalls and other scenic and historical spots. The blue rock cliffs provide the state's only natural rock-climbing cliff. The Northern Delaware Greenway runs through here as well and its a really nice greenway trail. Overall, this is a great place for a hike if in the Wilmington area.See more..
I get an annual DE parks pass and launch my boat from here about 50 times a year. The launch is deep and I can put in my 18 foot boat by myself even at low tide. My only big complaint is relative to some of the ignorant people who frequent the launch. People actually think its a good idea to have their little kids hand crabbing on the active launch when boats are being backed in and out. Not only is that dangerous, it is down right ignorant. It has a hard stand restroom and they put a job johnny by the boat launch in the summer.See more..
4.0Assawoman Canal(14 reviews) - Beautiful and Well Maintained Trail - Bike & Dog Friendly! Spent < 1 hour State Parks • Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Found this location by accident, but it was worth it. The trail is close to 1-mile long and it is well maintained. My wife had total knee replacement at the beginning of July and she was able to walk the segment from the parking lot to Central Avenue with no problem. The trail is bike and dog friendly. There's a paid parking lot at the trail head - I think it was very expensive, but there is a very well maintained ramp where you can launch your kayak. Parking/use fees are paid on the honor system - envelopes and a pay station is available. I wish there was a way to pay using ParkMobile or some other electronic method because I barely had enough cash on me to pay the $10 fee. The path runs along the canal and it's very peaceful. Note that there are properties along the path. There are no trash receptacles, so make sure you have a way to pack your trash with you. This is a good activity for all ages and we plan to walk the other tails that are part of the Delaware Park system.See more..
3.5Fort DuPont State Park(14 reviews) - Good short stop for a little history State Parks • Parks
Very cool place for what it is - not very big and an easy walk. Great location on the river. The batteries were pretty cool - but definitely lacking information. Signs about what happened there and what it looked like would have been nice. The buildings riding to it were pretty neat and again some more signs with history of them would have been great. The bugs were definitely annoying - but that’s nature. They could have kept the port a John a lot cleaner.See more..
Although Augustine State Wildlife Management Area is listed as being located in Middletown, it is found in two sections along Route 9 both north and south of Port Penn. The preserve is managed by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. There are winding trails among the marshes and stunning views of the river/Bay and Wetlands. An informative sign tells us that the area is part of the Delaware Bayshore Byway. The signs provide QRC updates on migratory and native birds. In fact, the area is called a birding "Hotspot." See more..
