Where Piedmont Streams Tumble Down Gentle Slopes
This 933-acre park is divided by grey stone
walls built of local stone in the late 1800's. At that time the property was
a dairy farm owned by the du Pont family. This unique area became a state
park in 1965, one of the first parks in the nation to be purchased with Land
and Water Conservation Funds.
Tulip Poplars and Freshwater Marsh
Delaware's first two nature preserves are located within
Brandywine Creek State Park: Tulip Tree Woods, a majestic stand of 190-year-old
tulip poplar, and Freshwater Marsh. An extensive meadow management program,
active bluebird population program, and variety of habitats make Brandywine
Creek State Park an outstanding place to see wildflowers, songbirds, deer, and
other flora and fauna. Many species of hawks can be seen migrating over the
valley from mid-September to mid-November.
Hiking, Fishing and Special Events
The park maintains 14 miles of trails for fitness, wildlife
observation, and photography; try the Rocky
Run Trail or the Greenways Trail that winds along the creek.The open fields are
excellent for picnics, kite flying, and disc golf; and in the winter, for
sledding and cross-country skiing. Popular seasonal events such as the Halloween
Haunted Trail are held for your enjoyment.
Anglers can fish for small mouth bass, bluegill, and
crappie in Brandywine Creek and for trout in Wilsons Run. (A fishing license and
trout stamp are required, and can be purchased at the park office.) Canoeing and
tubing are popular ways to experience the Brandywine, too. Canoeing is offered
through the park's interpretive programs for just $16 a person; please check our
program pages or call (302) 655-5740 for a schedule.
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