 The
Wilmington State Parks are comprised of four
lush, urban parks along the Brandywine Creek
in Delaware. Each has its own rich history and
unique character.
•
Brandywine
Park winds alongside the Brandywine
Creek in the heart of the city.
•
Rockford
Park in Wilmington's Highlands
neighborhood has one of the most recognizable
landmarks in the city – the Rockford Tower.
•
Kentmere
Parkway is a half-mile long green
parkway connecting Brandywine and Rockford Parks.
•
Alapocas
Run Park between Augustine Cutoff
and Route 141 encompasses 145 acres of woodland
used by hikers and joggers.
•
H. Fletcher
Brown Park is the smallest of the
parks and located downstream from Brandywine
Park
Published
Works - Read about Wilmington's
historical architecture and monuments in published
works by park historian Susan Mulcahey Chase.
 Within
the Reach of All: An Illustrated History of
Brandywine Park
This book written by Susan Mulcahey
Chase documents the evolution of this Wilmington
gem. Beautifully written and illustrated with
both historical picture postcards and new photographs,
this book is the ideal addition to the libraries
interested in Delaware history.
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here to purchase
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