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Wilmington and Alapocas Run State Park are hiring seasonal maintenance and rock climbing camp staff. If you are interested in working at our parks this summer, please check out our posting!
Maintenance staff position | Rock Climbing staff position
Bancroft Bridge Update
After historic floods from the remnants of Hurricane Ida during the last week of August in 2021, the Bancroft Bridge was struct with high flood water and heavy debris causing severe damage. The Division closed the bridge and performed structural analysis to determine the impact of the damage. The Division has a written report and recorded a presentation of the findings and alternative solutions evaluated to fix or replace the bridge.
View the video presentation from the February 10, 2022 meeting.
Available are also the Public Workshop Presentation and the DNREC Alternatives Report.
Find Your Adventure at Alapocas Run State Park
Explore Alapocas Woods
Enjoy a leisure 0.7-mile-long hike through mature woodlands in the middle of the city. Look for native pawpaw trees and take in the sights and sounds of nature.
Observe the Blue Granite Cliffs
The cliffs, made of blue rock gneiss, offer a glimpse into the park’s quarrying past. These rocks were once used to help build the city of Wilmington!
Discover the Blue Ball Barn
Step back in time at the Blue Ball Barn. Learn about the rich history of the area while touring The Delaware Folk Art Collection.
Ride the Northern Delaware Greenway Trail
Hike or bike through the natural and cultural history of Wilmington! Stop at historic overlooks to learn about the textile mills that once thrived throughout the region.
Have Fun at the Can-Do Playground
Kids of all abilities can go for a swing, or play in the sand at Delaware's first "boundless playground." You can also read a new story on the Storybook Trail.
Superintendent’s Pick: Climb the Rock Wall
Climb Delaware’s only natural rock climbing wall! Our staff offer top-rope climbing programs — with some basic tips and equipment, rock climbing can be a unique way to experience the park.
About the Park
Around Delaware’s beautiful Blue Rock cliff, formerly quarried and now home to the state’s only natural rock-climbing wall, natural resources like mature woodlands and the Brandywine River meet a rich industrial and cultural history at Alapocas Run State Park. The Blue Ball Barn, now a popular event space named for the Blue Ball Tavern that once served travelers in the area, was built in the 1900s as a dairy barn that supported A.I. DuPont’s Nemours estate. It now houses the Delaware Folk Art Collection and tells the park’s history in story form. Pawpaw trees, North America’s largest native fruit-bearing tree, grows in the forest understory. Delaware’s only venomous snake, the non-aggressive Northern Copperhead, occurs here. A Storybook Trail winds around the Can-do Playground, designed to be accessible to every child. Alapocas Run is also home to the Northern Delaware Greenway Trail, a National Recreation Trail.
Park History
The land that became Alapocas Run State Park was donated to the city of Wilmington in the early 1900s by local industrialist William Bancroft. It eventually came to include the Blue Ball Barn, built in 1914 by Bancroft's neighbor, Alfred I. DuPont, who named the barn after an inn and meeting house that was once located near the property. Alapocas Run became a state park in 2002.
Blue Ball Barn
This extraordinary barn, progressive in its environmental design, is the current home of the Delaware Folk Art Collection. Renovations have created a multifunctional conference, special event and gallery space for events, weddings and conferences, featuring meeting rooms, a large banquet room and a secluded courtyard. The Blue Ball Barn was the first public building in Delaware to become a LEED-certified building, meaning it meets stringent environmentally-friendly building design standards.
Learn more about the Blue Ball Barn, including how to host your event here.
The Delaware Folk Art Collection
The collection currently contains over 120 works from Delaware artists, reflecting the diverse cultural backgrounds that make up the First State. Visitors are able to tour the exhibits in person at the Barn or take a virtual tour. The Blue Ball Barn is a Frommer’s recommended attraction.
Can-Do Playground
The 27,000 square foot Can-Do Playground, is the first Boundless Playground™ in Delaware. Designed to be accessible to every child, regardless of physical, mental and sensory abilities, the playground was made possible with the help of six Wilmington-area Rotary Clubs. For more information about boundless playgrounds, visit the Can-Do Playground website.
Athletic Fields
Is your club, league, or group looking for a well-maintained area for games or other activities? Three versatile fields in the East Park section of Alapocas Run State Park offer a variety of opportunities for organized sports.
Sports Accommodated:
Fields 1 and 2: Soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, flag football, Ultimate Frisbee®, kickball
Field 3: Field hockey, flag football, Ultimate Frisbee®, rugby, youth soccer, youth lacrosse
The athletic field permit application available under Maps + Downloads on this page contains field reservation information and rates.
Rock Climbing and Rappelling
Alapocas Run State Park offers top-rope climbing and rappelling. In top roping, the rope is run from the climber through an anchor at the top of the climb, then back down to attach to the belayer. The belayer is able to stop a falling climber immediately, which makes top-rope climbing one of the safest forms of climbing. Rappelling is a controlled descent on a rope from an anchor on the top of a rock or cliff face. Like top-rope climbing, rappelling requires a mechanical device that can lock the rope, preventing an uncontrolled descent. The park offers climbing programs and camps.
More info can be found on our Rock Climbing page
A climbing permit is required to use the park’s rock wall; the application is available on this page under Maps + Downloads.
Upcoming Events
Introduction to Rock Climbing - FULL
Saturday, May 28, 2022
9:30 AM
Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Ages 8 and up. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon Friday (the day before the program date). Register online; call 302-577-7020 with any questions. $26 per person
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5/28/2022 9:30:00 AM
5/28/2022 11:30:00 AM
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Introduction to Rock Climbing - FULL
Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Ages 8 and up. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon Friday (the day before the program date). Register online; call 302-577-7020 with any questions. $26 per person
Alapocas Run State Park
Roger Matsumoto: Temporary Exhibition
Sunday, May 29, 2022
8:00 AM
Roger Matsumoto's main medium in photography is the palladium print. Over the years, he has expanded the concept beyond the traditional print to make what he calls palladium monoprints. Palladium monoprints are works that contain a palladium print image within a larger work comprising hand-drawn elements. This process is what makes all of Roger's work completely unique. This exhibit will be open daily from May 1-May 30, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
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5/29/2022 8:00:00 AM
5/29/2022 4:00:00 PM
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Roger Matsumoto: Temporary Exhibition
Roger Matsumoto's main medium in photography is the palladium print. Over the years, he has expanded the concept beyond the traditional print to make what he calls palladium monoprints. Palladium monoprints are works that contain a palladium print image within a larger work comprising hand-drawn elements. This process is what makes all of Roger's work completely unique. This exhibit will be open daily from May 1-May 30, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Roger Matsumoto: Temporary Exhibition
Monday, May 30, 2022
8:00 AM
Roger Matsumoto's main medium in photography is the palladium print. Over the years, he has expanded the concept beyond the traditional print to make what he calls palladium monoprints. Palladium monoprints are works that contain a palladium print image within a larger work comprising hand-drawn elements. This process is what makes all of Roger's work completely unique. This exhibit will be open daily from May 1-May 30, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
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5/30/2022 8:00:00 AM
5/30/2022 4:00:00 PM
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Roger Matsumoto: Temporary Exhibition
Roger Matsumoto's main medium in photography is the palladium print. Over the years, he has expanded the concept beyond the traditional print to make what he calls palladium monoprints. Palladium monoprints are works that contain a palladium print image within a larger work comprising hand-drawn elements. This process is what makes all of Roger's work completely unique. This exhibit will be open daily from May 1-May 30, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Caroline Chen: Temporary Exhibition
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
8:00 AM
Caroline Chen paints primarily in oil. She is influenced by her love of design, shapes and colors of life, work, and culture. She likes to begin with gestural marks and then through a give and take of working in layers, lets the painting develop into a work full of richness and energy. This exhibit will be open daily from June 1-June 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
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6/1/2022 8:00:00 AM
6/1/2022 4:00:00 PM
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Caroline Chen: Temporary Exhibition
Caroline Chen paints primarily in oil. She is influenced by her love of design, shapes and colors of life, work, and culture. She likes to begin with gestural marks and then through a give and take of working in layers, lets the painting develop into a work full of richness and energy. This exhibit will be open daily from June 1-June 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Foodie Friday
Friday, June 3, 2022
5:00 PM
Listen to live music while viewing our new temporary exhibit while eating tasty bites from local food trucks. Free
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6/3/2022 5:00:00 PM
6/3/2022 8:00:00 PM
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Foodie Friday
Listen to live music while viewing our new temporary exhibit while eating tasty bites from local food trucks. Free
Alapocas Run State Park
Caroline Chen: Temporary Exhibition
Sunday, June 5, 2022
8:00 AM
Caroline Chen paints primarily in oil. She is influenced by her love of design, shapes and colors of life, work, and culture. She likes to begin with gestural marks and then through a give and take of working in layers, lets the painting develop into a work full of richness and energy. This exhibit will be open daily from June 1-June 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
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6/5/2022 8:00:00 AM
6/5/2022 4:00:00 PM
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Caroline Chen: Temporary Exhibition
Caroline Chen paints primarily in oil. She is influenced by her love of design, shapes and colors of life, work, and culture. She likes to begin with gestural marks and then through a give and take of working in layers, lets the painting develop into a work full of richness and energy. This exhibit will be open daily from June 1-June 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Art in Action: Mosaics
Saturday, June 11, 2022
1:00 PM
Participants will discover how to create and design a mosaic stepping stone. There will be five interactive stations where participants will learn how to layout their designs, use mosaic tools and apply mosaic to stepping stones. Spots are limited, pre-registration is required. Please call 302-577-1164 to register. This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com.
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6/11/2022 1:00:00 PM
6/11/2022 3:30:00 PM
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Art in Action: Mosaics
Participants will discover how to create and design a mosaic stepping stone. There will be five interactive stations where participants will learn how to layout their designs, use mosaic tools and apply mosaic to stepping stones. Spots are limited, pre-registration is required. Please call 302-577-1164 to register. This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com.
Alapocas Run State Park
Caroline Chen: Temporary Exhibition
Sunday, June 12, 2022
8:00 AM
Caroline Chen paints primarily in oil. She is influenced by her love of design, shapes and colors of life, work, and culture. She likes to begin with gestural marks and then through a give and take of working in layers, lets the painting develop into a work full of richness and energy. This exhibit will be open daily from June 1-June 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
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6/12/2022 8:00:00 AM
6/12/2022 4:00:00 PM
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Caroline Chen: Temporary Exhibition
Caroline Chen paints primarily in oil. She is influenced by her love of design, shapes and colors of life, work, and culture. She likes to begin with gestural marks and then through a give and take of working in layers, lets the painting develop into a work full of richness and energy. This exhibit will be open daily from June 1-June 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Story On The Go
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
10:00 AM
Drop by the Storybook trail as the naturalists explore stories and nature with hands-on activities based on the month’s story. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
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6/15/2022 10:00:00 AM
6/15/2022 11:00:00 AM
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Story On The Go
Drop by the Storybook trail as the naturalists explore stories and nature with hands-on activities based on the month’s story. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Nature On The Go
Thursday, June 16, 2022
10:00 AM
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs'. Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Week 1 – Water Works; Week 2 – Creekside Castles; Week 3 – Brainstorming with Bridges; Week 4 – Creature Comforts; Week 5 – Local Landscapes; Week 6 – Functional Forms; Week 7 – Magical Movement; Week 8 – Hot Times in The City; Week 9 – Imagi-Nature. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
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6/16/2022 10:00:00 AM
6/16/2022 11:30:00 AM
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Nature On The Go
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs'. Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Week 1 – Water Works; Week 2 – Creekside Castles; Week 3 – Brainstorming with Bridges; Week 4 – Creature Comforts; Week 5 – Local Landscapes; Week 6 – Functional Forms; Week 7 – Magical Movement; Week 8 – Hot Times in The City; Week 9 – Imagi-Nature. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
Alapocas Run State Park
Caroline Chen: Temporary Exhibition
Sunday, June 19, 2022
8:00 AM
Caroline Chen paints primarily in oil. She is influenced by her love of design, shapes and colors of life, work, and culture. She likes to begin with gestural marks and then through a give and take of working in layers, lets the painting develop into a work full of richness and energy. This exhibit will be open daily from June 1-June 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
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6/19/2022 8:00:00 AM
6/19/2022 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Caroline Chen: Temporary Exhibition
Caroline Chen paints primarily in oil. She is influenced by her love of design, shapes and colors of life, work, and culture. She likes to begin with gestural marks and then through a give and take of working in layers, lets the painting develop into a work full of richness and energy. This exhibit will be open daily from June 1-June 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Nature On the Go: Water Works (Week 1)
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
10:00 AM
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
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6/21/2022 10:00:00 AM
6/21/2022 11:30:00 AM
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Nature On the Go: Water Works (Week 1)
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
Alapocas Run State Park
Nature On the Go: Water Works (Week 1)
Thursday, June 23, 2022
10:00 AM
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
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6/23/2022 10:00:00 AM
6/23/2022 11:30:00 AM
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Nature On the Go: Water Works (Week 1)
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
Alapocas Run State Park
Caroline Chen: Temporary Exhibition
Friday, June 24, 2022
8:00 AM
Caroline Chen paints primarily in oil. She is influenced by her love of design, shapes and colors of life, work, and culture. She likes to begin with gestural marks and then through a give and take of working in layers, lets the painting develop into a work full of richness and energy. This exhibit will be open daily from June 1-June 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
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6/24/2022 8:00:00 AM
6/24/2022 4:00:00 PM
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Caroline Chen: Temporary Exhibition
Caroline Chen paints primarily in oil. She is influenced by her love of design, shapes and colors of life, work, and culture. She likes to begin with gestural marks and then through a give and take of working in layers, lets the painting develop into a work full of richness and energy. This exhibit will be open daily from June 1-June 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Nature On The Go: Creekside Castles (Week 2)
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
10:00 AM
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
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6/28/2022 10:00:00 AM
6/28/2022 11:30:00 AM
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Nature On The Go: Creekside Castles (Week 2)
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
Alapocas Run State Park
Nature On The Go: Creekside Castles (Week 2)
Thursday, June 30, 2022
10:00 AM
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
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6/30/2022 10:00:00 AM
6/30/2022 11:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Nature On The Go: Creekside Castles (Week 2)
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
Alapocas Run State Park
Emie Hughes: Temporary Exhibition
Friday, July 1, 2022
8:00 AM
Emie Hughes is a cyanotype artist, educator, modern dancer, and choreographer based in Wallingford, PA. With her cyanotype sun prints she explores light, her love of nature, and the magic of this medium. She integrates her love of movement in her work, seeing it as an improvisational exploration at every stage of the process. This exhibit will be open daily from July 1-July 29, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
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7/1/2022 8:00:00 AM
7/1/2022 4:00:00 PM
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Emie Hughes: Temporary Exhibition
Emie Hughes is a cyanotype artist, educator, modern dancer, and choreographer based in Wallingford, PA. With her cyanotype sun prints she explores light, her love of nature, and the magic of this medium. She integrates her love of movement in her work, seeing it as an improvisational exploration at every stage of the process. This exhibit will be open daily from July 1-July 29, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Emie Hughes: Temporary Exhibition
Sunday, July 3, 2022
8:00 AM
Emie Hughes is a cyanotype artist, educator, modern dancer, and choreographer based in Wallingford, PA. With her cyanotype sun prints she explores light, her love of nature, and the magic of this medium. She integrates her love of movement in her work, seeing it as an improvisational exploration at every stage of the process. This exhibit will be open daily from July 1-July 29, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
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7/3/2022 8:00:00 AM
7/3/2022 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Emie Hughes: Temporary Exhibition
Emie Hughes is a cyanotype artist, educator, modern dancer, and choreographer based in Wallingford, PA. With her cyanotype sun prints she explores light, her love of nature, and the magic of this medium. She integrates her love of movement in her work, seeing it as an improvisational exploration at every stage of the process. This exhibit will be open daily from July 1-July 29, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Nature On The Go: Brainstorming with Bridges (Week 3)
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
10:00 AM
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
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7/5/2022 10:00:00 AM
7/5/2022 11:30:00 AM
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Nature On The Go: Brainstorming with Bridges (Week 3)
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
Alapocas Run State Park
Nature On The Go: Brainstorming with Bridges (Week 3)
Thursday, July 7, 2022
10:00 AM
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
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7/7/2022 10:00:00 AM
7/7/2022 11:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Nature On The Go: Brainstorming with Bridges (Week 3)
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
Alapocas Run State Park
Emie Hughes: Temporary Exhibition
Sunday, July 10, 2022
8:00 AM
Emie Hughes is a cyanotype artist, educator, modern dancer, and choreographer based in Wallingford, PA. With her cyanotype sun prints she explores light, her love of nature, and the magic of this medium. She integrates her love of movement in her work, seeing it as an improvisational exploration at every stage of the process. This exhibit will be open daily from July 1-July 29, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
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7/10/2022 8:00:00 AM
7/10/2022 4:00:00 PM
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Emie Hughes: Temporary Exhibition
Emie Hughes is a cyanotype artist, educator, modern dancer, and choreographer based in Wallingford, PA. With her cyanotype sun prints she explores light, her love of nature, and the magic of this medium. She integrates her love of movement in her work, seeing it as an improvisational exploration at every stage of the process. This exhibit will be open daily from July 1-July 29, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Nature On The Go: Creature Comforts (Week 4)
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
10:00 AM
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
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7/12/2022 10:00:00 AM
7/12/2022 11:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Nature On The Go: Creature Comforts (Week 4)
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
Alapocas Run State Park
Story On The Go
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
10:00 AM
Drop by the Storybook trail as the naturalists explore stories and nature with hands-on activities based on the month’s story. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
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7/13/2022 10:00:00 AM
7/13/2022 11:00:00 AM
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Story On The Go
Drop by the Storybook trail as the naturalists explore stories and nature with hands-on activities based on the month’s story. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Nature On The Go: Creature Comforts (Week 4)
Thursday, July 14, 2022
10:00 AM
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
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7/14/2022 10:00:00 AM
7/14/2022 11:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Nature On The Go: Creature Comforts (Week 4)
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
Alapocas Run State Park
Art in Action: Cyanotype Creation
Saturday, July 16, 2022
10:00 AM
Join local artist, Emie Hughes to create your own Cyanotype! These beautiful nature-based UV prints are the product of one of the oldest photographic and printmaking processes. Spots are limited, pre-registration is required. Please call 302-577-1164 to register. This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com.
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7/16/2022 10:00:00 AM
7/16/2022 12:00:00 PM
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Art in Action: Cyanotype Creation
Join local artist, Emie Hughes to create your own Cyanotype! These beautiful nature-based UV prints are the product of one of the oldest photographic and printmaking processes. Spots are limited, pre-registration is required. Please call 302-577-1164 to register. This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com.
Alapocas Run State Park
Emie Hughes: Temporary Exhibition
Sunday, July 17, 2022
8:00 AM
Emie Hughes is a cyanotype artist, educator, modern dancer, and choreographer based in Wallingford, PA. With her cyanotype sun prints she explores light, her love of nature, and the magic of this medium. She integrates her love of movement in her work, seeing it as an improvisational exploration at every stage of the process. This exhibit will be open daily from July 1-July 29, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
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7/17/2022 8:00:00 AM
7/17/2022 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Emie Hughes: Temporary Exhibition
Emie Hughes is a cyanotype artist, educator, modern dancer, and choreographer based in Wallingford, PA. With her cyanotype sun prints she explores light, her love of nature, and the magic of this medium. She integrates her love of movement in her work, seeing it as an improvisational exploration at every stage of the process. This exhibit will be open daily from July 1-July 29, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Nature On The Go: Local Landscapes (Week 5)
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
10:00 AM
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
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7/19/2022 10:00:00 AM
7/19/2022 11:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Nature On The Go: Local Landscapes (Week 5)
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
Alapocas Run State Park
Nature On The Go: Local Landscapes (Week 5)
Thursday, July 21, 2022
10:00 AM
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
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7/21/2022 10:00:00 AM
7/21/2022 11:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Nature On The Go: Local Landscapes (Week 5)
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
Alapocas Run State Park
Emie Hughes: Temporary Exhibition
Sunday, July 24, 2022
8:00 AM
Emie Hughes is a cyanotype artist, educator, modern dancer, and choreographer based in Wallingford, PA. With her cyanotype sun prints she explores light, her love of nature, and the magic of this medium. She integrates her love of movement in her work, seeing it as an improvisational exploration at every stage of the process. This exhibit will be open daily from July 1-July 29, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
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7/24/2022 8:00:00 AM
7/24/2022 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Emie Hughes: Temporary Exhibition
Emie Hughes is a cyanotype artist, educator, modern dancer, and choreographer based in Wallingford, PA. With her cyanotype sun prints she explores light, her love of nature, and the magic of this medium. She integrates her love of movement in her work, seeing it as an improvisational exploration at every stage of the process. This exhibit will be open daily from July 1-July 29, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Nature On The Go: Functional Forms (Week 6)
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
10:00 AM
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
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7/26/2022 10:00:00 AM
7/26/2022 11:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Nature On The Go: Functional Forms (Week 6)
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
Alapocas Run State Park
Nature On The Go: Functional Forms (Week 6)
Thursday, July 28, 2022
10:00 AM
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
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7/28/2022 10:00:00 AM
7/28/2022 11:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Nature On The Go: Functional Forms (Week 6)
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
Alapocas Run State Park
Emie Hughes: Temporary Exhibition
Friday, July 29, 2022
8:00 AM
Emie Hughes is a cyanotype artist, educator, modern dancer, and choreographer based in Wallingford, PA. With her cyanotype sun prints she explores light, her love of nature, and the magic of this medium. She integrates her love of movement in her work, seeing it as an improvisational exploration at every stage of the process. This exhibit will be open daily from July 1-July 29, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
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7/29/2022 8:00:00 AM
7/29/2022 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Emie Hughes: Temporary Exhibition
Emie Hughes is a cyanotype artist, educator, modern dancer, and choreographer based in Wallingford, PA. With her cyanotype sun prints she explores light, her love of nature, and the magic of this medium. She integrates her love of movement in her work, seeing it as an improvisational exploration at every stage of the process. This exhibit will be open daily from July 1-July 29, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Basket Weaving
Saturday, July 30, 2022
9:00 AM
Learn traditional weaving techniques with master basket weaver, Joan Betzold. This basket looks fragile and delicate, but it's actually a very strong work horse because of its spiral weave. Potatoes, onions and garlic feel right at home in it...but you can use it for other things! Register online; call 302-577-7020 with any questions. $40 per person.
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7/30/2022 9:00:00 AM
7/30/2022 3:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Basket Weaving
Learn traditional weaving techniques with master basket weaver, Joan Betzold. This basket looks fragile and delicate, but it's actually a very strong work horse because of its spiral weave. Potatoes, onions and garlic feel right at home in it...but you can use it for other things! Register online; call 302-577-7020 with any questions. $40 per person.
Alapocas Run State Park
Samara Wever: Temporary Exhibition
Monday, August 1, 2022
8:00 AM
Samara Weaver combines large numbers of smaller, often simple elements into multi-faceted compositions, gaining complexity and space from their combination. Her work often invites touch and asks the observer to explore it further with multiple senses. Currently her focus has been on a process which she created developing colorful paper pieces, composed of layers upon layers of painted paper. This exhibit will be open daily from August 1-August 26, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
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8/1/2022 8:00:00 AM
8/1/2022 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Samara Wever: Temporary Exhibition
Samara Weaver combines large numbers of smaller, often simple elements into multi-faceted compositions, gaining complexity and space from their combination. Her work often invites touch and asks the observer to explore it further with multiple senses. Currently her focus has been on a process which she created developing colorful paper pieces, composed of layers upon layers of painted paper. This exhibit will be open daily from August 1-August 26, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Nature On The Go: Magical Movement (Week 7)
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
10:00 AM
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
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8/2/2022 10:00:00 AM
8/2/2022 11:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Nature On The Go: Magical Movement (Week 7)
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
Alapocas Run State Park
Touch a Truck
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
10:00 AM
Join us at the Can-Do Playground to see and touch the special machines and vehicles that the Delaware State Parks maintenance team and more use to keep our parks beautiful. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
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8/3/2022 10:00:00 AM
8/3/2022 12:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Touch a Truck
Join us at the Can-Do Playground to see and touch the special machines and vehicles that the Delaware State Parks maintenance team and more use to keep our parks beautiful. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Nature On The Go: Magical Movement (Week 7)
Thursday, August 4, 2022
10:00 AM
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
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8/4/2022 10:00:00 AM
8/4/2022 11:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Nature On The Go: Magical Movement (Week 7)
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
Alapocas Run State Park
Samara Wever: Temporary Exhibition
Sunday, August 7, 2022
8:00 AM
Samara Weaver combines large numbers of smaller, often simple elements into multi-faceted compositions, gaining complexity and space from their combination. Her work often invites touch and asks the observer to explore it further with multiple senses. Currently her focus has been on a process which she created developing colorful paper pieces, composed of layers upon layers of painted paper. This exhibit will be open daily from August 1-August 26, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
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8/7/2022 8:00:00 AM
8/7/2022 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Samara Wever: Temporary Exhibition
Samara Weaver combines large numbers of smaller, often simple elements into multi-faceted compositions, gaining complexity and space from their combination. Her work often invites touch and asks the observer to explore it further with multiple senses. Currently her focus has been on a process which she created developing colorful paper pieces, composed of layers upon layers of painted paper. This exhibit will be open daily from August 1-August 26, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Nature On The Go: Hot Times in the City (Week 8)
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
10:00 AM
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
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8/9/2022 10:00:00 AM
8/9/2022 11:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Nature On The Go: Hot Times in the City (Week 8)
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
Alapocas Run State Park
Story On The Go
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
10:00 AM
Drop by the Storybook trail as the naturalists explore stories and nature with hands-on activities based on the month’s story. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
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8/10/2022 10:00:00 AM
8/10/2022 11:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Story On The Go
Drop by the Storybook trail as the naturalists explore stories and nature with hands-on activities based on the month’s story. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Introduction to Rock Climbing
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
5:30 PM
Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Ages 8 and up. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon Friday, the day before the program date. Register online; call 302-577-7020 with any questions. $26 per person
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8/10/2022 5:30:00 PM
8/10/2022 7:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Introduction to Rock Climbing
Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Ages 8 and up. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon Friday, the day before the program date. Register online; call 302-577-7020 with any questions. $26 per person
Alapocas Run State Park
Nature On The Go: Hot Times in the City (Week 8)
Thursday, August 11, 2022
10:00 AM
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
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8/11/2022 10:00:00 AM
8/11/2022 11:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Nature On The Go: Hot Times in the City (Week 8)
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
Alapocas Run State Park
Introduction to Rock Climbing
Saturday, August 13, 2022
9:30 AM
Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Ages 8 and up. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon Friday, the day before the program date. Register online; call 302-577-7020 with any questions. $26 per person
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8/13/2022 9:30:00 AM
8/13/2022 11:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Introduction to Rock Climbing
Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Ages 8 and up. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon Friday, the day before the program date. Register online; call 302-577-7020 with any questions. $26 per person
Alapocas Run State Park
Samara Wever: Temporary Exhibition
Sunday, August 14, 2022
8:00 AM
Samara Weaver combines large numbers of smaller, often simple elements into multi-faceted compositions, gaining complexity and space from their combination. Her work often invites touch and asks the observer to explore it further with multiple senses. Currently her focus has been on a process which she created developing colorful paper pieces, composed of layers upon layers of painted paper. This exhibit will be open daily from August 1-August 26, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
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8/14/2022 8:00:00 AM
8/14/2022 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Samara Wever: Temporary Exhibition
Samara Weaver combines large numbers of smaller, often simple elements into multi-faceted compositions, gaining complexity and space from their combination. Her work often invites touch and asks the observer to explore it further with multiple senses. Currently her focus has been on a process which she created developing colorful paper pieces, composed of layers upon layers of painted paper. This exhibit will be open daily from August 1-August 26, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Nature On The Go: Imagi-Nature (Week 9)
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
10:00 AM
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
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8/16/2022 10:00:00 AM
8/16/2022 11:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Nature On The Go: Imagi-Nature (Week 9)
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
Alapocas Run State Park
Nature On The Go: Imagi-Nature (Week 9)
Thursday, August 18, 2022
10:00 AM
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
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8/18/2022 10:00:00 AM
8/18/2022 11:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Nature On The Go: Imagi-Nature (Week 9)
Nature on the Go is a weekly program in which we explore the different aspects of our natural world, and provide take-home experiences that encourage further investigation of what's around us. This year's theme is 'Natural Designs.' Journey into the world of engineering and design within our parks. Tuesday at Can-Do Playground, Thursdays at 18th Street Playground. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
Alapocas Run State Park
Samara Wever: Temporary Exhibition
Sunday, August 21, 2022
8:00 AM
Samara Weaver combines large numbers of smaller, often simple elements into multi-faceted compositions, gaining complexity and space from their combination. Her work often invites touch and asks the observer to explore it further with multiple senses. Currently her focus has been on a process which she created developing colorful paper pieces, composed of layers upon layers of painted paper. This exhibit will be open daily from August 1-August 26, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
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8/21/2022 8:00:00 AM
8/21/2022 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Samara Wever: Temporary Exhibition
Samara Weaver combines large numbers of smaller, often simple elements into multi-faceted compositions, gaining complexity and space from their combination. Her work often invites touch and asks the observer to explore it further with multiple senses. Currently her focus has been on a process which she created developing colorful paper pieces, composed of layers upon layers of painted paper. This exhibit will be open daily from August 1-August 26, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Introduction to Rock Climbing
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
5:30 PM
Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Ages 8 and up. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon Friday, the day before the program date. Register online; call 302-577-7020 with any questions. $26 per person
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8/24/2022 5:30:00 PM
8/24/2022 7:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Introduction to Rock Climbing
Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Ages 8 and up. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon Friday, the day before the program date. Register online; call 302-577-7020 with any questions. $26 per person
Alapocas Run State Park
Art in Action: Beginner's Paper Quilling
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
6:00 PM
Learn some basic quilling techniques with Kelly Martin, owner of Paper Hibiscus, while creating a floral card to take home. Spots are limited, pre-registration is required. Please call 302-577-1164 to register. This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com.
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8/24/2022 6:00:00 PM
8/24/2022 8:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Art in Action: Beginner's Paper Quilling
Learn some basic quilling techniques with Kelly Martin, owner of Paper Hibiscus, while creating a floral card to take home. Spots are limited, pre-registration is required. Please call 302-577-1164 to register. This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com.
Alapocas Run State Park
Samara Wever: Temporary Exhibition
Friday, August 26, 2022
8:00 AM
Samara Weaver combines large numbers of smaller, often simple elements into multi-faceted compositions, gaining complexity and space from their combination. Her work often invites touch and asks the observer to explore it further with multiple senses. Currently her focus has been on a process which she created developing colorful paper pieces, composed of layers upon layers of painted paper. This exhibit will be open daily from August 1-August 26, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
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8/26/2022 8:00:00 AM
8/26/2022 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Samara Wever: Temporary Exhibition
Samara Weaver combines large numbers of smaller, often simple elements into multi-faceted compositions, gaining complexity and space from their combination. Her work often invites touch and asks the observer to explore it further with multiple senses. Currently her focus has been on a process which she created developing colorful paper pieces, composed of layers upon layers of painted paper. This exhibit will be open daily from August 1-August 26, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Introduction to Rock Climbing
Saturday, August 27, 2022
9:30 AM
Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Ages 8 and up. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon Friday, the day before the program date. Register online; call 302-577-7020 with any questions. $26 per person
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8/27/2022 9:30:00 AM
8/27/2022 11:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Introduction to Rock Climbing
Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and safety. Helmets, harness and ropes provided. Park staff will instruct, guide and belay all climbers. Ages 8 and up. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Pre-registration with full payment required by noon Friday, the day before the program date. Register online; call 302-577-7020 with any questions. $26 per person
Alapocas Run State Park
Artist Showcase:Temporary Exhibition
Thursday, September 1, 2022
8:00 AM
Artists’ Katelyn Casula, Tegan Clarke, and Renn Kingsbury will display their works at the Blue Ball Barn. Come see their illustrations, paintings, and other mixed media creations. This exhibit will be open daily from September 1-September 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
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9/1/2022 8:00:00 AM
9/1/2022 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Artist Showcase:Temporary Exhibition
Artists’ Katelyn Casula, Tegan Clarke, and Renn Kingsbury will display their works at the Blue Ball Barn. Come see their illustrations, paintings, and other mixed media creations. This exhibit will be open daily from September 1-September 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Artist Showcase:Temporary Exhibition
Sunday, September 4, 2022
8:00 AM
Artists’ Katelyn Casula, Tegan Clarke, and Renn Kingsbury will display their works at the Blue Ball Barn. Come see their illustrations, paintings, and other mixed media creations. This exhibit will be open daily from September 1-September 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
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9/4/2022 8:00:00 AM
9/4/2022 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Artist Showcase:Temporary Exhibition
Artists’ Katelyn Casula, Tegan Clarke, and Renn Kingsbury will display their works at the Blue Ball Barn. Come see their illustrations, paintings, and other mixed media creations. This exhibit will be open daily from September 1-September 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Artist Showcase:Temporary Exhibition
Sunday, September 11, 2022
8:00 AM
Artists’ Katelyn Casula, Tegan Clarke, and Renn Kingsbury will display their works at the Blue Ball Barn. Come see their illustrations, paintings, and other mixed media creations. This exhibit will be open daily from September 1-September 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
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9/11/2022 8:00:00 AM
9/11/2022 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Artist Showcase:Temporary Exhibition
Artists’ Katelyn Casula, Tegan Clarke, and Renn Kingsbury will display their works at the Blue Ball Barn. Come see their illustrations, paintings, and other mixed media creations. This exhibit will be open daily from September 1-September 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Artist Showcase:Temporary Exhibition
Sunday, September 18, 2022
8:00 AM
Artists’ Katelyn Casula, Tegan Clarke, and Renn Kingsbury will display their works at the Blue Ball Barn. Come see their illustrations, paintings, and other mixed media creations. This exhibit will be open daily from September 1-September 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Add to Calendar
9/18/2022 8:00:00 AM
9/18/2022 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Artist Showcase:Temporary Exhibition
Artists’ Katelyn Casula, Tegan Clarke, and Renn Kingsbury will display their works at the Blue Ball Barn. Come see their illustrations, paintings, and other mixed media creations. This exhibit will be open daily from September 1-September 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Artist Showcase:Temporary Exhibition
Saturday, September 24, 2022
8:00 AM
Artists’ Katelyn Casula, Tegan Clarke, and Renn Kingsbury will display their works at the Blue Ball Barn. Come see their illustrations, paintings, and other mixed media creations. This exhibit will be open daily from September 1-September 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Add to Calendar
9/24/2022 8:00:00 AM
9/24/2022 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Artist Showcase:Temporary Exhibition
Artists’ Katelyn Casula, Tegan Clarke, and Renn Kingsbury will display their works at the Blue Ball Barn. Come see their illustrations, paintings, and other mixed media creations. This exhibit will be open daily from September 1-September 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020.
Alapocas Run State Park
Connecting with Nature Hike
Saturday, September 24, 2022
10:00 AM
Join us on a hike through Alapocas Woods to explore texture and how important it is in both nature and art. We'll be starting our hike at the Blue Ball Barn's Folk Art Gallery and then head out into the forest to make some observations and complete a simple art project. You will see how using natural textures, colors and patterns in art can connect people to each other and nature. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
Add to Calendar
9/24/2022 10:00:00 AM
9/24/2022 11:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Connecting with Nature Hike
Join us on a hike through Alapocas Woods to explore texture and how important it is in both nature and art. We'll be starting our hike at the Blue Ball Barn's Folk Art Gallery and then head out into the forest to make some observations and complete a simple art project. You will see how using natural textures, colors and patterns in art can connect people to each other and nature. Call the park office for more information, 302-577-7020. Free
Alapocas Run State Park
1914 W. Park Drive
Wilmington, DE 19803
Hours + Info
Open daily from 8 a.m. until sunset
Park Office/Blue Ball Barn Hours
Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
The park office is located in the Blue Ball Barn.
Holiday Closures:
- Thanksgiving Day (11/25/2021)
- Christmas (12/24 and 12/25/2021)
- New Years Day (1/1/2022)
The Can-Do Playground is located at
4360 Weldin Road
Wilmington, DE
* Sunset time in Wilmington (EST) by Time.is
Entrance Fees
In-state: $4 Daily
Out-of-state: $8 Daily
Maps + Downloads
- Alapocas Run Park Map
- Athletic Field Permit Application
- Permit Application
- Rock Climbing Permit Application
- Blue Ball Barn Business Reservation
- Blue Ball Barn Special Event Reservation
- LEED Features Illustration
Love This Park?
- Make an Online Donation to Alapocas Run State Park
- Become an Alapocas Run State Park Volunteer
- Join the Friends of Wilmington Parks
Activities
- Biking
- Club/League/Group Sports
- Conferences/Meetings
- Cultural/Recreation/Nature
- Programs
- Day Camps
- Hiking
- Picnicking
- Private Parties
- Rock-Climbing
- School Group Programs
- Summer Concerts
- Weddings/Receptions
Amenities
- Blue Ball Barn
- Can-Do Boundless Playground™
- Conference Rooms with Wi-Fi
- Day Use Areas
- Day Use Group Facility
- Exhibit Entry Rooms
- Folk Art Gallery One and Two
- Calving Room: Rotating Exhibit Space
- Hiking/Biking Trails
- LEED-Certified Green Building
- Multi-Purpose Athletic Fields
- Milking Parlor: Historical Exhibit and Kids Play Space
- Pavilion
- Picnic Area
- Restrooms
- Natural Rock-Climbing Wall
- Visitors Center
- Wheelchair Accessible
