Friends of Wilmington Parks Events

Cherry Blossom 5K Run - April 7
Enjoy the race, the beautiful cherry blossoms and help us continue our work in the Wilmington State Parks. Register on-line at races2run.com.

Delaware Marathon - May 13
The Friends support this annual charitable event by supplying volunteers to man water stations located along the course.

Jasper Crane Rose Garden Party - June 7
The Friends host this annual event as a fundraiser to help us maintain the Jasper Crane Rose Garden. This garden is one of the most beautiful gardens in the state.

 

Summer Concerts - June 18th to August 13th
This free concert series is held on Monday evenings in Rockford Park. The Friends maintain an information and membership table.

 

Brandywine Festival of the Arts - September 8-9
This Brandywine Park arts and music event was started in 1960. This year the Friends will be providing volunteers to assist in numerous capacities.

Historic Sugar Bowl Reconstruction

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.

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Friends of Wilmington Parks ~ P.O. Box 435 ~ Montchanin, Delaware 19710 ~ (302) 656-3665