"Welcome to Friends of Wilmington Parks"

Promoting the sensitive restoration of park land and buildings of the Wilmington State Parks and advocating programs for public enrichment.

Be a Friend!

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.

About FOWP

Friends of Wilmington Parks (FOWP) is a “grass roots” non-profit group of over 500 members, founded in 1991. We are actively involved with the State of Delaware Division of Parks & Recreation and the City of Wilmington in the preservation and maintenance of the Wilmington State Parks. FOWP is an active 501(c)(3) organization with over 25 board members and staff.

Upcoming Events

LOPER

6th Annual Jasper Crane Rose Garden Party to Honor the Memory of Edward L. Loper, Sr.

Thursday, June 6, 2013   | 5:00pm

Multi Media Bar

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2013 Jasper Crane Rose Garden Fundraiser in Memory of Edward L. Loper Sr.

Friends of Wilmington Parks presents The 6th Annual Jasper Crane Rose Garden...

2nd Annual Cherry Blossom 5K – March 30, 2013!

Friends of Wilmington Parks and the Delaware Zoological Society/Brandywine Zoo partnered...

Summer Concert Series

Wilmington State Parks at Rockford Tower Bring a picnic and a lawn chair and relax near...

2012 Jasper Crane Rose Garden Party

A breezy, sunny evening in the Jasper Crane Rose Garden was enjoyed by over 150 guests...

Within the Reach of All: An Illustrated History of Brandywine Park

Park historian Susan Mulcahey Chase has written numerous articles for the Friends...

Rockford Park has much to offer

Rockford Park has much to offer the visitor, including ball fields, tennis courts, hiking...

The Apprentice

One of the primary attractions in the park is a Charles Parks’ bronze sculpture. The...

Sugar Bowl Pavilion Restoration

Originally constructed in 1902, the Sugar Bowl, so named due to its lid-shaped domed...