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Brandywine Creek
State Park

Open daily

8 a.m. until sunset

year-round

41 Adams Dam Rd.
Wilmington, DE

Mailing Address:
PO Box 3782 Greenville, DE 19807
(302) 577-3534

Nature Center:
(302) 655-5740

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Where Piedmont Streams Tumble Down Gentle Slopes

This 933-acre park is divided by grey stone walls built of local stone in the late 1800's. At that time the property was a dairy farm owned by the du Pont family. This unique area became a state park in 1965, one of the first parks in the nation to be purchased with Land and Water Conservation Funds.

Tulip Poplars and Freshwater Marsh

Delaware's first two nature preserves are located within Brandywine Creek State Park: Tulip Tree Woods, a majestic stand of 190-year-old tulip poplar, and Freshwater Marsh. An extensive meadow management program, active bluebird population program, and variety of habitats make Brandywine Creek State Park an outstanding place to see wildflowers, songbirds, deer, and other flora and fauna. Many species of hawks can be seen migrating over the valley from mid-September to mid-November.

Hiking, Fishing and Special Events

The park maintains 14 miles of trails for fitness, wildlife observation, and photography; try the Rocky Run Trail or the Greenways Trail that winds along the creek.The open fields are excellent for picnics, kite flying, and disc golf; and in the winter, for sledding and cross-country skiing. Popular seasonal events such as the Halloween Haunted Trail are held for your enjoyment.

canoeing Anglers can fish for small mouth bass, bluegill, and crappie in Brandywine Creek and for trout in Wilsons Run. (A fishing license and trout stamp are required, and can be purchased at the park office.) Canoeing and tubing are popular ways to experience the Brandywine, too. Canoeing is offered through the park's interpretive programs; please check our program pages or call (302) 655-5740 for a schedule.

This page last updated 3/4/2008

Bbirdwatchering at the Brandywine Creek Observation Deck

Observation Deck at Brandywine Creek

Nature Center

 
Find out what's happening at Brandywine Creek
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Brandywine Creek Nature Center

The modern Brandywine Creek Nature Center offers interpretive nature programs for visitors, school groups, and organizations. Inside, a gift shop features environmental books, field guides, shirts, frisbees, and other items.

If you would like to be a sponsor of the park and its activities, consider joining the "Friends of Brandywine Creek State Park." Applications are available at the Nature Center. To learn what exciting things the Friends are up to, visit their blog. (outside link)

For more information on programs or regulations, contact the park office.

NEW! Read the Brandywine Creek Volunteer Blog! (outside link)

 

 

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