Join the fun with the Friends
of Wilmington Parks! The Friends work closely
with the Delaware Division of Parks & Recreation
and the City of Wilmington to preserve and restore
the Wilmington State Parks. Become a member and
support our mission.
We had a beautiful
morning with 273 registered participants
and scores of friends and family cheering
them on along the course. Thanks to
all who helped make this such a success.
Special thanks to Wayne & Barb
Kursh of races2run.com.
(read
more)
The Friends support
this annual charitable event by supplying
volunteers to man water stations located
along the course. (read
more)
Jasper
Crane Rose Garden Party - June 7
Join us at the Jasper
Crane Rose Garden in Brandywine Park
for our 5th annual garden fundraiser.
The evening will honor the memory
of the late Governor Russell W. Peterson,
a founding member of the Friends.
(reservations)
Originally
constructed in 1902, the Sugar Bowl, so named
due to its lid-shaped domed roof, was used
as both a pavilion and an observatory. It
once stood as the entrance to the Brandywine
Zoo.