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 BellevueSummer 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
Friday, November 1, 2024
8:00 AM
Take a stroll through Bellevue with local experts to see what birds the park has to offer. Beginners 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. Walk-ups welcome. Free, with paid park admission!
Friday, November 1, 2024
5:00 PM
Relax on a leisurely wagon ride through the Bellevue grounds, see all the beauty that the park has to offer in Fall. Afterward, enjoy a cozy campfire. Both the wagon and the campfire are limited to a maximum group of 20 adults or 25 for a mix of adults and children. The wagon has benches, and the ride will be about 50 minutes. The wagon ride is followed by an hour at the campfire, tended by a staff member. Guests are encouraged to bring their own refreshments for the campfire. Accessible Wagon available upon request.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
10:00 AM
Late fall is one of the most beautiful times of year at Bellevue, and all because of that colorful carpet of crunchy leaves that covers the ground! Join us on a hike through the park to admire and learn about the importance of fallen leaves.Meet at the Arts Center, free. No registration required
Saturday, November 2, 2024
1:00 PM
Relax on a leisurely wagon ride through the Bellevue grounds, see all the beauty that the park has to offer in Fall. Afterward, enjoy a cozy campfire. Both the wagon and the campfire are limited to a maximum group of 20 adults or 25 for a mix of adults and children. The wagon has benches, and the ride will be about 50 minutes. The wagon ride is followed by an hour at the campfire, tended by a staff member. Guests are encouraged to bring their own refreshments for the campfire. Accessible Wagon available upon request.
Sunday, November 3, 2024
1:00 PM
Relax on a leisurely wagon ride through the Bellevue grounds, see all the beauty that the park has to offer in Fall. Afterward, enjoy a cozy campfire. Both the wagon and the campfire are limited to a maximum group of 20 adults or 25 for a mix of adults and children. The wagon has benches, and the ride will be about 50 minutes. The wagon ride is followed by an hour at the campfire, tended by a staff member. Guests are encouraged to bring their own refreshments for the campfire. Accessible Wagon available upon request.
Saturday, November 9, 2024
10:00 AM
Learn all the ins and outs of birding: How to find and identify birds, how to use binoculars (provided), and how to create checklists of your sightings. After an indoor presentation and Q&A session, we will go on a walk to apply what we’ve learned. Meet at the Arts Center. Free. No registration required.
Saturday, November 9, 2024
1:00 PM
Join the park staff as we update our nest box monitoring trail. Learn all about why we monitor and how, and help us rehab our boxes for next season. Get hands on expereince with how our boxes are constructed and get information on becoming a volunteer. Meet at the Arts Center Patio. Free, no registration required!
Friday, November 15, 2024
7:00 PM
With over 150 years of history, Bellevue Hall has plenty of spooky secrets to share. Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators for an interactive Paranormal 101 where you will learn the tools of the trade, followed by a paranormal investigation of the mansion with the DSGI crew! Must be 18 or older to participate. Light refreshments provided. Register online.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
1:00 PM
From the glamorous du Ponts of the Gilded Age to the eccentric philanthropist who first built his mansion here in the mid 1800's, Bellevue Hall is a testament to its varied architectural and personal history. Come discover the beauty of this historic home on a guided tour, the 3rd Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise specified). We will explore the mansion itself and its interesting quirks, as well as stories of the folks who lived and worked here. This tour will cover the exterior, ground floor, and some of the second floor of the mansion. Register online.
Saturday, November 23, 2024
1:00 PM
Dating back to our days as a du Pont Estate, the Bellevue Arboretum has more than 50 different types of trees! Join the naturalists to learn about what it means to be an arboretum and explore some of the trees found here at Bellevue. Meet at the Arts Center, free. No registration required.
Friday, November 29, 2024
10:00 AM
Opt outside and join the naturalists for a history adventure today. Get up and moving along the trails and discover the interesting and unique history that can be found around Bellevue State Park. Themes may include: Equestrain history, du Pont History, pre-du Pont history, and much more! Meet at the Arts Center Patio. No registration required. Free!
Friday, November 29, 2024
1:00 PM
Opt outside today and join the Bellevue Naturalists for a guided hike around the park. Explore the trails and discover what cool flora and fauna our park has to offer. Meet at the Arts Center Patio. No registration required. Free!