Alapocas Run State Park

1914 W Park Dr, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA

Address:	1914 W Park Dr, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA
Phone:	+1 302-577-1164
Site:	destateparks.com
Rating:	4.7
Working:	8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM

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Reviews 9

Deniz Tezcan

This park is amazing! Its vast and has many different types of terrain. There are a few different parts of the park. This review is mainly about the area near the cliffs and Bancroft mill. There are many ways to get to this area, but I find 2 are easiest for parking purposes. If you come from the Brandywine Zoo end, you have some serious hiking ahead of you. The paths are paved and have some extremely steep hills. Not for the faint of heart or those with knee problems. These paths are popular with locals since they offer an excellent workout on foot or on 2 wheels. If you park behind Bancroft mill and enter across the bridge, it brings you right to the red cliffs and trails. This is a much easier and faster way to reach the cliffs and mill area. There is still some good steep hiking if you head left along the river and then up to your right onto the cliffs. If youre into rock climbing, the cliffs are a good spot. Many people take to the cool meandering waters of the Brandywine river. Tubing is very popular here and up steam from the mill, there are a few man-made waterfalls when kids enjoy swimming. There is some wonderful history here, which you can learn about at various well maintained info stations. The surrounding streets have some good places to eat and refuel as well.

Judah Sekscinski

Really pretty park, nice scenery, I dont know if many people really know its there b/c its never too crowded. Great place to take pictures if thats your thing. No riff-raff or crazy stuff after dark, I feel safe.

Aaron A. Wallace

Lovely park with many miles of bike and walking paths that connect with the northern Delaware greenway. It also has a excellent rockface for climbing and repelling. The path along the Brandywine is lovely.

mike ro genious

Gorgeous park decent prices but impossible to find the entrance other than that its a great place for a nature hike with clearly marked trails wouldnt recommend the trails for young kids

Karlis Ivansons

I love to take the Greenway down here and spend an afternoon relaxing on top of the rock climbing cliff reading a book.

han han

Nice small park with grass near the waters. Benches to sit. Nearby there is a small playground for kids. Keep looking.

Sherry Aitkenhead

Wonderful place to take a walk and see wildlife!

Ang Marie

Tons of areas to explore. A beautiful place!

Alex Araya

Great views! Such a beautiful park.