Brandywine Creek State Park

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Brandywine Creek State Park The rolling meadows, old growth forest, and freshwater marshes at Brandywine Creek State Park are reminiscent of an agricultural landscape and way of life.

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. The park maintains 14 miles of trails for fitness, wildlife observation, and photography.

What better way to get ready for Halloween night than a wagon ride? We are offering wagon rides this Halloween, Saturday...
10/30/2026

What better way to get ready for Halloween night than a wagon ride? We are offering wagon rides this Halloween, Saturday October 31st, at 1, 2, and 3pm! Dawn on your best costume and come abord our creepily decorated wagon for a 45 minute wagon ride with a campfire afterwards to share scary stories amongst each other. Rides are $10 per person, Sets off at the Nature Center on the hour. get your seat ahead of time by registering on DEStateParks.com/Programs.

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The legend of the Brandywine Werewolf Program is cancelled tonight October 30th.Still looking for something fun to do th...
10/30/2026

The legend of the Brandywine Werewolf Program is cancelled tonight October 30th.

Still looking for something fun to do this Halloween weekend? Come out to our Costume Wagon Rides tomorrow October 31st at 1,2, and 3pm! dress in a costume and get abord our creepy wagon for a wagon ride through our meadows, some sweet treats, and a cozy campfire afterwards. $10 per person, meets at the Nature Center!

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10/30/2026

Something we can all agree on is we love our Delaware State Parks. In honor of our 75th anniversary, November 3 will be a free day in all Delaware State Parks. Disconnect from the world and reconnect with the outdoors at Brandywine Creek State Park! 🌳

November marks the start of new Office and Nature Center hours for the Fall and Winter season! 🗺️New Office Hours:Tuesda...
10/29/2026

November marks the start of new Office and Nature Center hours for the Fall and Winter season!

🗺️New Office Hours:
Tuesday–Friday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

🍂Park Nature Center:
Wednesday–Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

The Park Office/Nature Center building will be open to visitors on Saturdays but will not be open for purchases. The building will be closed when a program is taking place elsewhere in the park. Park Office and Nature Center hours will go back to 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) 8am to 4PM, March 1st. Then returns to 7 days week April 1st. The Park Office will be closed 1- 1:30pm for lunch during operating hours.

We got word that the Brandywine Werewolf is back in the Valley and our Naturalists aren't going home without proof! We ...
10/28/2026

We got word that the Brandywine Werewolf is back in the Valley and our Naturalists aren't going home without proof! We have better chances (and safety) in numbers. Join us October 30th as we look for this elusive creature in our woods under the moonlight and hopefully we can finally once and for all gather proof of the Werewolf's existence beyond just folklore. This program meets at Hawk Watch parking lot at 8PM and costs $8 per person. Recommended for audiences 12 and up.

Don't mind us just peeping at leaves 🍂🍂We are starting to see some color change out on the horizons and even in the vall...
10/21/2026

Don't mind us just peeping at leaves 🍂🍂

We are starting to see some color change out on the horizons and even in the valley. Fall is a wonderful time to visit Brandywine Creek, be mindful driving through the park as we see higher volume of folks coming out to enjoy the fall weather and scenery. What is YOUR favorite fall activity? (ours is taking a canoe ride down the river)

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We just got word of a few new faces that will be joining us this weekend at our Enchanted Meadows Trick or treat trail. ...
10/19/2026

We just got word of a few new faces that will be joining us this weekend at our Enchanted Meadows Trick or treat trail. Can you figure out who is who from these clues? 🔍👀

Give our new friends a warm welcome this weekend Friday October 23rd and Saturday October 24th from 6-8pm! $8 per person, Buy your tickets now at DeStateParks.com.

Want a fun volunteer opportunity? Enchanted Meadows is a Trick or Treat trail at Brandywine Creek State Park and we nee...
10/16/2026

Want a fun volunteer opportunity? Enchanted Meadows is a Trick or Treat trail at Brandywine Creek State Park and we need volunteers to dress as characters from different popular kids/family media to hand out candy to program participants. Volunteers are asked to come at 5pm to get ready and the program ending at 8pm. We are looking for volunteers for both Friday and Saturday night (10/23 &10/24). Please email [email protected] to volunteer or ask questions.

Need a last minute fall weekend activity for the group chat? We got you. 🤝Public wagon ride tickets are able to be purch...
10/09/2026

Need a last minute fall weekend activity for the group chat? We got you. 🤝

Public wagon ride tickets are able to be purchased ahead of time and at the park day of. Each ticket is $10 and includes a 45 minute wagon ride through our golden meadows followed by a cozy campfire with marshmallows to roast. you can register online at DeStateParks.com/wagonrides or come day of. Either way we would be happy to have you along for a scenic fall ride at Brandywine Creek State Park.

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10/08/2026

Address

41 Adams Dam Road
Wilmington, DE
19807

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

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(302) 577-3534 or (302)655-5740

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