
Tonight's concert has been cancelled due to the heat advisory.
Take a scheduled tour of this former DuPont family mansion, or explore the native and exotic plants and trees in the surrounding arboretum.
Gather your bait and tackle for some quiet fishing, or just sit by the water and enjoy the tranquillity.
Visit our Summer Concert Series page for information about the summer concerts at the park's bandshell.
This nature preserve in the heart of the city features a flowing creek, large meadows, and deer and other wildlife.
Test your endurance around the Oval Track, a 1 1/8-mile former equestrian track that today features 20 exercise stations.
Pack a lunch and enjoy the grounds of this former DuPont family estate, an outstanding example of leisured life in the Gilded Age.
Tucked in the middle of suburban Wilmington sits Bellevue State Park, a former DuPont estate. William Dupont Jr. (1896-1965), the estate's last owner and avid equestrian, transformed this land to include horse stables, indoor horse training facilities, and most notably a 1 ⅛ mile long horse track. Today, the track is used by guests, and encircles meadows, rentable pavilions, and a quaint pond perfect for fishing. William DuPont’s home, Bellevue Hall, stands as the park’s centerpiece, though prior to the 1930s, a Gothic Revival Castle known as Woolton Hall stood in its place. Bellevue Hall is an elegant venue for private events and is surrounded by the Dupont’s collection of trees from around the world. Twelve additional structures that kept the estate self-sustaining can be spotted throughout the park, like the Percheron Barn that watches over the community gardens. Over time, the land evolved to offer guests a chance to also enjoy a round of disc golf through woods and meadows, or a stroll with family, friends, and pets along the paved Northern Greenway Trail.
A 1-and-1/8-mile fitness track circles a catch-and-release fishing pond stocked with bass, catfish, and sunfish, while the nearby exercise trail offers a refreshing workout. Hiking trails allow you to explore other parts of the estate. If you prefer cycling, both paved and unpaved paths lead you on a leisurely tour.
Bellevue Tennis Center features eight clay courts and offers a number of tennis programs, both instructional and social, as well as tennis lessons and racquet-stringing. Bellevue is also home to Wellspring Farm, a modern equestrian facility with indoor and outdoor arenas offering private and group riding lessons, boarding and therapeutic riding.
Bellevue State Park is home to several venues available for weddings, celebrations and gatherings of all types. The Figure 8 and Hunter Barns supply large flexible spaces both inside and out which can be adapted to a variety of events. The historic Mount Pleasant Meeting House and Parsonage offers an intimate area to hold ceremonies. The Tim Ross Music Garden provides a timeless elegance to any outdoor event, with a stone wall enclosing a slate patio this secluded spot still offers easy access to the rest of the park grounds. One of the most recognizable features of Bellevue’s Summer Concert Series, the Bandshell, offers a large outdoor performance space with ample additional space for seating.
Hosting Your Event at Bellevue
Summer theme camps entertain and educate children. Hayrides are available by reservation in the fall, and outdoor ice skating, sledding, and cross-country skiing are popular in winter, conditions permitting. Information about the summer concerts and performances at the park's bandshell will be available soon.
Bellevue Woods Nature Preserve - mixed hardwood forest, stream corridor with rock outcrops. This tract contains mature trees and helps protect a larger contiguous tract of mature woodlands. Provides a buffer to and protection for Stoney Creek. This Nature Preserve is a great example of a small piedmont forested stream corridor.
Amenities: Loop Trail (pedestrian only), parking, bathrooms in park office
Acreage: 28 acres
Saturday, April 1, 2023
7:00 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators this April for an interactive Paranormal 101 where you will learn the tools of the trade, followed by a paranormal investigation of Bellevue Mansion with the DSGI crew! Must be 18 or older to participate. Meet at Bellevue Hall. Refreshments provided. $35 per person.
Sunday, April 2, 2023
1:00 PM
Rabbits don’t really have eggs, but our special Bellevue bunnies do! Come join the search! Bring a basket and meet on the patio behind the Arts Center. Ages 2-8, $6 per child. Must register online, no walk-ins accepted. Begins promptly at 1:00.
Thursday, April 6, 2023
7:30 PM
As the full moon rises, we'll be searching for the perfect spot to enjoy its splendor. All ages are welcome. Leashed dogs allowed. Meet at the Front Office parking lot, right after the fee booth. $6 per person. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-793-3046
Friday, April 7, 2023
8:00 AM
Take a stroll through Bellevue with local experts to see the birds the park has to offer, from hawks to sparrows. All skill levels welcome. Binoculars are available to borrow upon request. Some trails may be muddy, so dress appropriately. Meet in the parking lot by the Arts Center. Call to register: 302-793-3046. Walk-ups welcome. Free.
Saturday, April 8, 2023
10:00 AM
Learn all the ins and outs of birding: How to find birds and identify them, how to use binoculars (provided) and how to create checklists of your sightings. After a presentation and Q&A session, we will go on a walk to apply what we have learned. Call to register: 302-793-3046. Meet at the Arts Center. FREE
Monday, April 24, 2023
7:30 PM
Join members of the Delaware Astronomical Society for an evening of stargazing. Learn constellations through an introduction to observing the night sky. This program is appropriate for beginners through advanced stargazers of all ages. Equipment will be available, or you may bring your own. Red-filtered lights only please. Pre-registration is required no later than 4 pm on the previous business day. Call to register: 302-793-3046. Meet in the Hunter Barn parking lot. FREE
Saturday, April 29, 2023
2:00 PM
Migration is not only for the birds; frogs and salamanders are on the move too! After learning how to identify these amphibians, we will go out to the seasonal pools and streams to try to find them. Bring your boots or water shoes and be ready to get a little wet. All ages welcome. Pets not allowed. Call to register: 302-793-3046. Meet at the Arts Center. FREE
Friday, May 5, 2023
8:00 AM
Take a stroll through Bellevue with local experts to see the birds the park has to offer, from hawks to sparrows. All skill levels welcome. Binoculars are available to borrow upon request. Some trails may be muddy, so dress appropriately. Meet in the parking lot by the Arts Center. Call to register: 302-793-3046. Walk-ups welcome. Free.
Friday, May 5, 2023
8:30 PM
As the full moon rises, we'll be searching for the perfect spot to enjoy its splendor. All ages are welcome. Leashed dogs allowed. Meet at the Front Office parking lot, right after the fee booth. $6 per person. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-793-3046
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
8:00 PM
Join members of the Delaware Astronomical Society for an evening of stargazing. Learn constellations through an introduction to observing the night sky. This program is appropriate for beginners through advanced stargazers of all ages. Equipment will be available, or you may bring your own. Red-filtered lights only please. Pre-registration is required no later than 4 pm on the previous business day. Call to register: 302-793-3046. Meet in the Hunter Barn parking lot. FREE
Sunday, June 4, 2023
8:30 PM
As the full moon rises, we'll be searching for the perfect spot to enjoy its splendor. All ages are welcome. Leashed dogs allowed. Meet at the Front Office parking lot, right after the fee booth. $6 per person. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-793-3046
Monday, July 3, 2023
8:30 PM
As the full moon rises, we'll be searching for the perfect spot to enjoy its splendor. All ages are welcome. Leashed dogs allowed. Meet at the Front Office parking lot, right after the fee booth. $6 per person. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-793-3046
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
7:00 PM
As the full moon rises, we'll be searching for the perfect spot to enjoy its splendor. All ages are welcome. Leashed dogs allowed. Meet at the Front Office parking lot, right after the fee booth. $6 per person. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-793-3046
Friday, September 29, 2023
6:30 PM
As the full moon rises, we'll be searching for the perfect spot to enjoy its splendor. All ages are welcome. Leashed dogs allowed. Meet at the Front Office parking lot, right after the fee booth. $6 per person. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-793-3046
Saturday, October 28, 2023
7:00 PM
As the full moon rises, we'll be searching for the perfect spot to enjoy its splendor. All ages are welcome. Leashed dogs allowed. Meet at the Front Office parking lot, right after the fee booth. $6 per person. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-793-3046
Monday, November 27, 2023
7:00 PM
As the full moon rises, we'll be searching for the perfect spot to enjoy its splendor. All ages are welcome. Leashed dogs allowed. Meet at the Front Office parking lot, right after the fee booth. $6 per person. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-793-3046