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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.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Cherry Blossom 5K Run/Walk - 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. (read more)
Delaware Marathon - May 13
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
The Friends host this annual event as a fundraiser to help us maintain the Jasper Crane Rose Garden. This year's party was a huge success. (read more)
Summer Concerts - June to August
This free concert series is held on Monday evenings in Rockford Park. The Friends maintain an information and membership table... (read more)
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.

"Within the Reach of All: An Illustrated History of Brandywine Park"
Written by park historian Susan Mulchahey Chase, Ph.D., documents the evolution of this Wilmington gem.
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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