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Wilmington State Park
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Brandywine Creek State Park
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Fort Mott State Park
First State Heritage Park
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Fort Delaware State Park
White Clay Creek State Park
Red Lion State Forest
Walter S Carpenter State Park
Ridley Creek State Park
Fair Hill State Natural Resources Management Area
Lums Pond State Park
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| State Park Overview: |
 | Find recreation, education, and sports and community events right in the heart of Wilmington. Connected by trails, these parks are the perfect place to relax, hike, picnic, or just enjoy the beauty of the Brandywine River.
The main areas of Wilmington State Parks are:
* Brandywine Park (including Baynard Stadium) * Brandywine Zoo * H. Fletcher Brown Park * Rockford Park
While certain portions of Wilmington State Parks are owned by the City of Wilmington, Delaware State Park rules and regulations apply to all areas.Pets
Pets are welcome in the parks as long as they are on a leash and under the control of their owner. Please clean up after your pet.
Three areas within Wilmington State Parks are managed as "off leash" areas for dogs. Two are located in Brandywine Park and one in Rockford Park. Dogs must be on a leash until reaching the boundaries of the off-leash area. Rules are posted in each area. Please contact the park office at (302) 577-7020 for more information. |
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| Horseback Riding | |  | Old Forge Hill Farm - Street, MD
We are family owned and operated and offer a beautiful, relaxed family oriented atmosphere. Emphasizing personalized attention and individualized quality care for all, we are proud to say that our farm offers something for everyone.
Web Site: http://oldforgehillfarm.tripod.com/ |
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| B&Bs / Inns | | Sweetwater Farm - Relaxing and peaceful - historic 50 acre estate with elegant accommodations & gourmet breakfast. Pool, heated spa, horses, goats, pond and porches. 12 rooms including 5 child and pet friendly cottages | | Elk Forge B&B Inn, Retreat and Day Spa - Located on five wooded acres, this historical colonial Manor House is your perfect romantic getaway. Elk Forge offers in-house spa services as well as access to a large selection of area activities. | | Hotels/Motels | |  | Waynebrook Inn - Honey Brook, PA
Come experience the rich history and refined hospitality of the Waynebrook Inn, Est. 1865. Our charming full service hotel has been splendidly refurbished and is nestled in the midst of beautiful Amish farm country near Lancaster in historic Chester County. At the Waynebrook you can experience that rarity among country inns along with the amenities of a full service hotel...the elegance and beguiling charm of American Inns of yesteryear coupled with the modern conveniences today's travelers demand.
Web Site: www.WaynebrookInn.com |
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| Restaurant | | | Waynebrook Inn - Honey Brook, PA
Come experience the rich history and refined hospitality of the Waynebrook Inn, Est. 1865. Our charming full service hotel has been splendidly refurbished and is nestled in the midst of beautiful Amish farm country near Lancaster in historic Chester County. At the Waynebrook you can experience that rarity among country inns along with the amenities of a full service hotel...the elegance and beguiling charm of American Inns of yesteryear coupled with the modern conveniences today's travelers demand.
Web Site: www.WaynebrookInn.com |
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| Brandywine Park
Enjoy a stroll or jog along the river, picnic lunch, and other activities among the monuments, formal gardens, and natural areas in this picturesque park that runs along either side of the Brandywine River. Brandywine Park is home to the Brandywine Zoo, Baynard Stadium and the Josephine Fountain.Baynard Stadium
Ticket booths, press boxes, locker rooms, a concession stand, restrooms, and lights for night games make this athletic stadium perfect for football, soccer, and track & field events. Contact the park office for information on stadium use.
Brandywine Zoo Information
Open since 1905, Delaware's only zoo is located a few steps from the Brandywine River. The 12-acre zoo features a Siberian tiger, river otters, and other animals native to the Americas and the temperate areas of Asia. A new state-of-the-art Andean Condor exhibit features a 110,000-cubic-foot flight cage.
Not far from the bustle of the city is a serene, yet wild place. Set in beautiful Brandywine Park, Brandywine Zoo offers a convenient escape that feels worlds away.
The Brandywine Zoo is managed by Delaware State Parks with the support of the Delaware Zoological Society. This quaint facility is home to a variety of species of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. At Brandywine Zoo, visitors return again and again to see our animals in natural settings. Come see our exotic Siberian tigers, Golden Lion Tamarins, playful river otters, Andean condors, Florida bobcat, binturongs, sandhill crane, burrowing owls, pygmy goats, llama, rhea and the world's largest rodent, the capybara.
Learn about wild and exotic animals right in your community! Brandywine Zoo offers educational programs for enthusiasts of all ages, from toddlers to adult. Contact the Zoo Education Department for more information at (302) 571-7788, Ext. 208 or 209.
Rockford Park
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 boasts large open spaces surrounded by beautiful wooded areas, making it the perfect spot for picnics, jogging, flying kites, playing ball, tennis, and hiking. |
| Area Campgrounds | | Timberline Campground
117 Timberlane Rd
Clarksboro, NJ
(856) 423-6677
| Thousand Trails Regional Ofc
317 Dickinson St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 551-8617
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Slapp's Tire Service
301 Flower St
Chester, PA
(610) 874-7997
| Slicer's Camping Trailers
4101 Old Capitol TRL
Wilmington, DE
(302) 994-9537
| Slicer L C Sporting Goods
4101 Old Capitol Trl
Marshallton, DE
(302) 994-9537
| S T C Sports
401 Harmony Rd
Gibbstown, NJ
(856) 224-0730
| Pete's Outdoor Store
305 W State St
Kennett Square, PA
(610) 444-0482
| American Fishing Wire
205 Carter Dr
West Chester, PA
(610) 692-1971
| Brinkman's Live Bait & Tackle
4999 Linden Ave
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 632-0674
| Mike & Kates Sports Shopp
7492 Oxford Ave
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 745-7740
| Bob's Bait & Tackle
4863 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 487-0887
| Sport Master
6301 Ditman St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 331-8836
| Bridesburg Bait & Tackle
2610 Orthodox St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 289-8599
| Al's Rainbow Sporting Goods
2319 S 15th St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 465-7842
| Penn Fishing Tackle
1771 Tomlinson Rd
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 673-3401
| Penn Fishing and Tackle Mfg
3028 W Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 229-9415
| Hartville Fishing Club
3409 Rorer St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 634-0399
| Eastern Marine
931 S Chapel St
Newark, DE
(302) 737-6603
| Al's Rainbow Sporting Goods
1616 E Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 465-7842
| South East Archery & Sports
1852 Delmar Dr
Folcroft, PA
(610) 583-1614
| Xa Fishing Inc
501 Abbott Dr
Broomall, PA
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz
1220 Market St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 922-7324
| Ashland Nature Ctr Lodge
3511 Barley Mill Rd
Hockessin, DE
(302) 239-2536
| Landis Lodge
2915 Newport Gap Pike
Wilmington, DE
(302) 998-5913
| Rising Sun Health Center
500 E Godfrey Ave
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 728-6404
| Hyatt Hotels & Resorts: Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue
200 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 893-1234
| Vaction Showplace Epic Resorts
1923 Franklin Mills Cir
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 501-0245
| Marriott Hotels Resorts Suites: Philadelphia Marriott
1201 Market St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 625-2900
| Sheraton
3549 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 387-8000
| Sheraton Suites Wilmington
422 Delaware Avenue
Wilmington, DE
(302) 654-6036
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