Special Notice: Afternoon Managed Hunt Canceled
The afternoon managed deer hunt scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 16, at Brandywine Creek State Park has been canceled. The park office will open at noon Wednesday. The Dec. 16 morning managed shotgun hunt will proceed as scheduled with an on-site lottery for pin and stand sites at the Hawk Watch pavilion at 5 a.m. Those interested in entering the lottery must arrive by 4:30 a.m. to register.
About the Park
Known for its meadowland views and blue gneiss stone walls built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Brandywine Creek State Park sits within northern Delaware’s piedmont region with more than 14 miles of trail and a remnant old-growth forest. Brandywine Creek State Park oversees four Nature Preserves including Flint Woods, the Carney Tract, Tulip Tree Woods and Fresh Water Marsh. Chipmunks can often be seen around the park’s stone walls, which were used to mark property lines when the land supported a rich agricultural industry. Another popular industry that once took place on the park lands was milling along the park’s namesake creek. The rolling meadows provide habitat to native pollinators, ground nesting birds and rare native plants, some of which can be seen by taking a stroll through the pollinator garden. American Kestrels, Blue Birds and Eastern Meadowlark are common sights for birders. Wilson’s Run is stocked annually for anglers and the sweeping meadows are perfect for disc golf.
On the Water
Anglers can fish for small mouth bass, bluegill, and crappie in Brandywine Creek, and for trout in Wilson’s Run (fishing license and trout stamp required). Canoeing, kayaking and tubing are also popular ways to experience the Brandywine. Canoeing is offered through the park's interpretive programs, and local outfitters rent canoes, kayaks and tubes.
Outdoor Recreation
The park maintains trails for fitness, wildlife observation, and photography; try the Rocky Run Trail or the Brandywine Trail that winds along the creek.
The open meadows are excellent for picnics, kite flying, and disc golf, and in the winter, for sledding and cross-country skiing.
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.
Nature Preserves
Tulip Tree Woods Nature Preserve – surrounded by a three-foot stone wall this nature preserve contains old growth Tulip Poplar. This forest canopy also includes American Beech, Red Oak, Black Oak, and White Oak. The forest floor is carpeted with spring ephemeral wildflowers including Nodding Trillium, and Blood Root.
Amenities: Loop Trail (pedestrian only), parking at Nature Center parking lot, bathrooms in Nature Center
Acreage: 24 acres
Flint Woods Nature Preserve – The Flint Woods Nature Preserve protects over 40 acres of mature Piedmont hardwood forest. The Preserve contains a Golden Saxifrage Forested Seep Community, of which there are fewer than six known to occur in the state. It serves as an anchor, along with Brandywine Creek State Park to the south, for more than 2,000 acres of protected lands (including 1100 acres of Conservation Easements and private Nature Preserves) creating a corridor between Brandywine Creek State Park and open space in Pennsylvania’s portion of the Brandywine Creek watershed. Six first order streams that ultimately flow to Brandywine Creek originate on the Flint Woods Nature Preserve. Two of these flow northward into Pennsylvania.
Amenities: Loop Trail (pedestrian only), parking along Rt. 52 in Centreville, DE
Acreage: 138 acres
Upcoming Events
Ruins and History Hike: Indian Springs Farm
Saturday, May 18, 2024
1:00 PM
Wander back in time with the naturalists to one of the old tenant farms. See how the land has changed and explore the ruins of the old Indian Springs Farm. Learn the history of this farm as well as the surrounding area during the turn of the 20th century. This hike will be about a mile over rocky, muddy, and hilly terrain. $6 per person, register online.
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5/18/2024 1:00:00 PM
5/18/2024 3:00:00 PM
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Ruins and History Hike: Indian Springs Farm
Wander back in time with the naturalists to one of the old tenant farms. See how the land has changed and explore the ruins of the old Indian Springs Farm. Learn the history of this farm as well as the surrounding area during the turn of the 20th century. This hike will be about a mile over rocky, muddy, and hilly terrain. $6 per person, register online.
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Full Moon Hike
Thursday, May 23, 2024
9:00 PM
Join the park's naturalists for a hike under the wide open skies and look for the beautiful full moon. Learn a bit about the moon and some of the folklore that it stars in. Discover where the moon's nicknames come from. Online registration closes 24 hours before the program. $6 per person
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5/23/2024 9:00:00 PM
5/23/2024 10:00:00 PM
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Full Moon Hike
Join the park's naturalists for a hike under the wide open skies and look for the beautiful full moon. Learn a bit about the moon and some of the folklore that it stars in. Discover where the moon's nicknames come from. Online registration closes 24 hours before the program. $6 per person
Brandywine Creek
Monthly Bird Walk
Saturday, May 25, 2024
8:00 AM
The monthly bird walk is back on the last Saturday of every month! Our expert volunteer birder from the Delaware Ornithological Society will lead the group, providing tips and advice to all interested bird watchers. Register over the phone at (302) 655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free with park admission.
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5/25/2024 8:00:00 AM
5/25/2024 11:00:00 AM
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Monthly Bird Walk
The monthly bird walk is back on the last Saturday of every month! Our expert volunteer birder from the Delaware Ornithological Society will lead the group, providing tips and advice to all interested bird watchers. Register over the phone at (302) 655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free with park admission.
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Ruins and History: Land Use Over Time
Saturday, June 8, 2024
9:30 AM
Come on a grand adventure across the park! Visit several historic sites and learn the purposes they have served over the years. Discover what makes this a Historic Vernacular Landscape. This hike will be around 2 miles over several steep hills in the meadows. $6 per person, register online.
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6/8/2024 9:30:00 AM
6/8/2024 11:30:00 AM
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Ruins and History: Land Use Over Time
Come on a grand adventure across the park! Visit several historic sites and learn the purposes they have served over the years. Discover what makes this a Historic Vernacular Landscape. This hike will be around 2 miles over several steep hills in the meadows. $6 per person, register online.
Brandywine Creek
Park Pals
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
9:30 AM
Calling all park loving 3-6 year olds! Join the naturalists for a fun new weekday morning program series. Each month we'll explore a different topic with a story, craft and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child.
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6/12/2024 9:30:00 AM
6/12/2024 10:15:00 AM
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Park Pals
Calling all park loving 3-6 year olds! Join the naturalists for a fun new weekday morning program series. Each month we'll explore a different topic with a story, craft and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child.
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Park Pals
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
5:30 PM
Calling all park loving 3-6 year olds! Join the naturalists for a fun new weekday morning program series. Each month we'll explore a different topic with a story, craft and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child.
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6/12/2024 5:30:00 PM
6/12/2024 6:15:00 PM
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Park Pals
Calling all park loving 3-6 year olds! Join the naturalists for a fun new weekday morning program series. Each month we'll explore a different topic with a story, craft and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child.
Brandywine Creek
Owl Prowl
Friday, June 14, 2024
8:30 PM
Following an introduction to the owls of Delaware, head out into the night to listen quietly for some of the park's resident owls. Bring your sense of adventure, but no flashlights please! Not recommended for children under 10. Pre-registration required, limited spaces available. $6 per person
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6/14/2024 8:30:00 PM
6/14/2024 9:30:00 PM
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Owl Prowl
Following an introduction to the owls of Delaware, head out into the night to listen quietly for some of the park's resident owls. Bring your sense of adventure, but no flashlights please! Not recommended for children under 10. Pre-registration required, limited spaces available. $6 per person
Brandywine Creek
Whisper Walk: Zen Hike in Tulip Tree Woods
Saturday, June 15, 2024
1:00 PM
Take a break from the wildness of summer and go for a quiet walk through our forest. We’ll slow down to fill our senses with the sights, sounds, and smells of our old growth forest. Meet at the Nature Center. Register over the phone at (302)-655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free, with paid park admission!
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6/15/2024 1:00:00 PM
6/15/2024 2:00:00 PM
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Whisper Walk: Zen Hike in Tulip Tree Woods
Take a break from the wildness of summer and go for a quiet walk through our forest. We’ll slow down to fill our senses with the sights, sounds, and smells of our old growth forest. Meet at the Nature Center. Register over the phone at (302)-655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free, with paid park admission!
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Flutter with Fireflies
Saturday, June 15, 2024
8:00 PM
Join the naturalists for a journey through the twinkling meadows after dark. What is a firefly and how does it light up? Learn what makes fireflies so unique, and why they need our help! $6 per person, register online.
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6/15/2024 8:00:00 PM
6/15/2024 9:00:00 PM
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Flutter with Fireflies
Join the naturalists for a journey through the twinkling meadows after dark. What is a firefly and how does it light up? Learn what makes fireflies so unique, and why they need our help! $6 per person, register online.
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Full Moon Hike
Friday, June 21, 2024
9:00 PM
Join the park's naturalists for a hike under the wide open skies and look for the beautiful full moon. Learn a bit about the moon and some of the folklore that it stars in. Discover where the moon's nicknames come from. Online registration closes 24 hours before the program. $6 per person
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6/21/2024 9:00:00 PM
6/21/2024 10:00:00 PM
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Full Moon Hike
Join the park's naturalists for a hike under the wide open skies and look for the beautiful full moon. Learn a bit about the moon and some of the folklore that it stars in. Discover where the moon's nicknames come from. Online registration closes 24 hours before the program. $6 per person
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Bug Days of Summer
Saturday, June 22, 2024
4:30 PM
Kick off the summer at the park as we celebrate the amazing insects that are all around us! We’ll have tons of bug themed activities all afternoon. Check out the food trucks in attendance, listen to music from local children's bands, and end the evening by admiring the fantastic fireflies in our meadows. Bug Days of Summer is sposored by DDOA. This event takes place at Hawk Watch. Free with paid park admission! Check our Facebook for more details.
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6/22/2024 4:30:00 PM
6/22/2024 8:30:00 PM
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Bug Days of Summer
Kick off the summer at the park as we celebrate the amazing insects that are all around us! We’ll have tons of bug themed activities all afternoon. Check out the food trucks in attendance, listen to music from local children's bands, and end the evening by admiring the fantastic fireflies in our meadows. Bug Days of Summer is sposored by DDOA. This event takes place at Hawk Watch. Free with paid park admission! Check our Facebook for more details.
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Monthly Bird Walk
Saturday, June 29, 2024
8:00 AM
The monthly bird walk is back on the last Saturday of every month! Bring your eyes, ears, and a comfortable pair of hiking boots. Our expert volunteer birder from the Delaware Ornithological Society will lead the group, provide tips and advice to all interested bird watchers. Register over the phone at (302)-655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free, with paid park admission!
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6/29/2024 8:00:00 AM
6/29/2024 11:00:00 AM
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Monthly Bird Walk
The monthly bird walk is back on the last Saturday of every month! Bring your eyes, ears, and a comfortable pair of hiking boots. Our expert volunteer birder from the Delaware Ornithological Society will lead the group, provide tips and advice to all interested bird watchers. Register over the phone at (302)-655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free, with paid park admission!
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Naturalist Guided Canoe Trip
Saturday, June 29, 2024
8:30 AM
Join our certified guides as they lead you down the Brandywine on a canoeing adventure. See the Brandywine Valley from a whole new perspective! Adults must accompany those age 15 and younger (same boat). Canoes hold up to 3 people. You and a partner will carry your canoe a short distance to the river. Equipment will be provided. Please bring drinking water, a snack, water shoes or old sneakers, and be prepared to get wet! Some canoeing experience recommended. Trip is typically 4-5 hours. Space is very limited; pre-registration and payment are required. Registration closes 24 hours before the program. Register online. $60 per canoe.
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6/29/2024 8:30:00 AM
6/29/2024 1:30:00 PM
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Naturalist Guided Canoe Trip
Join our certified guides as they lead you down the Brandywine on a canoeing adventure. See the Brandywine Valley from a whole new perspective! Adults must accompany those age 15 and younger (same boat). Canoes hold up to 3 people. You and a partner will carry your canoe a short distance to the river. Equipment will be provided. Please bring drinking water, a snack, water shoes or old sneakers, and be prepared to get wet! Some canoeing experience recommended. Trip is typically 4-5 hours. Space is very limited; pre-registration and payment are required. Registration closes 24 hours before the program. Register online. $60 per canoe.
Brandywine Creek
Owl Prowl
Friday, July 12, 2024
8:30 PM
Following an introduction to the owls of Delaware, head out into the night to listen quietly for some of the park's resident owls. Bring your sense of adventure, but no flashlights please! Not recommended for children under 10. Pre-registration required, limited spaces available. $6 per person
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7/12/2024 8:30:00 PM
7/12/2024 9:30:00 PM
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Owl Prowl
Following an introduction to the owls of Delaware, head out into the night to listen quietly for some of the park's resident owls. Bring your sense of adventure, but no flashlights please! Not recommended for children under 10. Pre-registration required, limited spaces available. $6 per person
Brandywine Creek
Sodalisious history
Saturday, July 13, 2024
10:00 AM
Join the naturalists for an exploration of antique and vintage soda bottles found in the park. This artifact talk will be indoors and a sweet, historically inspired, treat will be provided! $6 per person, register online.
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7/13/2024 10:00:00 AM
7/13/2024 11:00:00 AM
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Sodalisious history
Join the naturalists for an exploration of antique and vintage soda bottles found in the park. This artifact talk will be indoors and a sweet, historically inspired, treat will be provided! $6 per person, register online.
Brandywine Creek
Park Pals
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
9:30 AM
Calling all park loving 3-6 year olds! Join the naturalists for a fun new weekday morning program series. Each month we'll explore a different topic with a story, craft and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child.
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7/17/2024 9:30:00 AM
7/17/2024 10:15:00 AM
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Park Pals
Calling all park loving 3-6 year olds! Join the naturalists for a fun new weekday morning program series. Each month we'll explore a different topic with a story, craft and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child.
Brandywine Creek
Park Pals
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
5:30 PM
Calling all park loving 3-6 year olds! Join the naturalists for a fun new weekday morning program series. Each month we'll explore a different topic with a story, craft and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child.
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7/17/2024 5:30:00 PM
7/17/2024 6:15:00 PM
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Park Pals
Calling all park loving 3-6 year olds! Join the naturalists for a fun new weekday morning program series. Each month we'll explore a different topic with a story, craft and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child.
Brandywine Creek
Naturalist Guided Canoe Trip
Saturday, July 20, 2024
8:30 AM
Join our certified guides as they lead you down the Brandywine on a canoeing adventure. See the Brandywine Valley from a whole new perspective! Adults must accompany those age 15 and younger (same boat). Canoes hold up to 3 people. You and a partner will carry your canoe a short distance to the river. Equipment will be provided. Please bring drinking water, a snack, water shoes or old sneakers, and be prepared to get wet! Some canoeing experience recommended. Trip is typically 4-5 hours. Space is very limited; pre-registration and payment are required. Registration closes 24 hours before the program. Register online. $60 per canoe.
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7/20/2024 8:30:00 AM
7/20/2024 1:30:00 PM
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Naturalist Guided Canoe Trip
Join our certified guides as they lead you down the Brandywine on a canoeing adventure. See the Brandywine Valley from a whole new perspective! Adults must accompany those age 15 and younger (same boat). Canoes hold up to 3 people. You and a partner will carry your canoe a short distance to the river. Equipment will be provided. Please bring drinking water, a snack, water shoes or old sneakers, and be prepared to get wet! Some canoeing experience recommended. Trip is typically 4-5 hours. Space is very limited; pre-registration and payment are required. Registration closes 24 hours before the program. Register online. $60 per canoe.
Brandywine Creek
Full Moon Hike
Sunday, July 21, 2024
9:30 PM
Join the park's naturalists for a hike under the wide open skies and look for the beautiful full moon. Learn a bit about the moon and some of the folklore that it stars in. Discover where the moon's nicknames come from. Online registration closes 24 hours before the program. $6 per person
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7/21/2024 9:30:00 PM
7/21/2024 10:30:00 PM
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Full Moon Hike
Join the park's naturalists for a hike under the wide open skies and look for the beautiful full moon. Learn a bit about the moon and some of the folklore that it stars in. Discover where the moon's nicknames come from. Online registration closes 24 hours before the program. $6 per person
Brandywine Creek
Chorus of the Night
Friday, July 26, 2024
8:00 PM
Buzz, trill, chirp! Who’s that singing in the nighttime? When the sun goes down the nighttime bugs start up their chorus. Join the naturalists for this fun and informative program. We will explore the different nighttime bugs and what makes them unique, then head out on a hike to listen to the concert of the insects! $6 per person, register online.
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7/26/2024 8:00:00 PM
7/26/2024 9:00:00 PM
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Chorus of the Night
Buzz, trill, chirp! Who’s that singing in the nighttime? When the sun goes down the nighttime bugs start up their chorus. Join the naturalists for this fun and informative program. We will explore the different nighttime bugs and what makes them unique, then head out on a hike to listen to the concert of the insects! $6 per person, register online.
Brandywine Creek
Monthly Bird Walk
Saturday, July 27, 2024
8:00 AM
The monthly bird walk is back on the last Saturday of every month! Bring your eyes, ears, and a comfortable pair of hiking boots. Our expert volunteer birder from the Delaware Ornithological Society will lead the group, provide tips and advice to all interested bird watchers. Register over the phone at (302)-655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free, with paid park admission!
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7/27/2024 8:00:00 AM
7/27/2024 11:00:00 AM
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Monthly Bird Walk
The monthly bird walk is back on the last Saturday of every month! Bring your eyes, ears, and a comfortable pair of hiking boots. Our expert volunteer birder from the Delaware Ornithological Society will lead the group, provide tips and advice to all interested bird watchers. Register over the phone at (302)-655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free, with paid park admission!
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Back Porch Birding
Saturday, July 27, 2024
12:00 PM
Birding is a rewarding activity, but may seem overwhelming to newcomers. Bring your lunch and join the naturalists on the back porch of the Nature Center to watch for birds and learn some tips about birding! Discover the ins and outs of bird feeders and their upkeep. This program will meet in the Nature Center. Register over the phone at (302)-655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free, with paid park admission!
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7/27/2024 12:00:00 PM
7/27/2024 1:00:00 PM
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Back Porch Birding
Birding is a rewarding activity, but may seem overwhelming to newcomers. Bring your lunch and join the naturalists on the back porch of the Nature Center to watch for birds and learn some tips about birding! Discover the ins and outs of bird feeders and their upkeep. This program will meet in the Nature Center. Register over the phone at (302)-655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free, with paid park admission!
Brandywine Creek
Fairies in the Pollinator Garden
Saturday, August 3, 2024
10:00 AM
Our pollinator garden has attracted something else besides insects - fairies! Explore the folklore of fairies and why they like flowers, then take a walk through the garden in search of the beautiful fairies hiding amongst the blooms. This scavenger hunt is great for all ages! Register over the phone at (302)-655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free, with paid park admission!
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8/3/2024 10:00:00 AM
8/3/2024 11:00:00 AM
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Fairies in the Pollinator Garden
Our pollinator garden has attracted something else besides insects - fairies! Explore the folklore of fairies and why they like flowers, then take a walk through the garden in search of the beautiful fairies hiding amongst the blooms. This scavenger hunt is great for all ages! Register over the phone at (302)-655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free, with paid park admission!
Brandywine Creek
Owl Prowl
Friday, August 9, 2024
8:00 PM
Following an introduction to the owls of Delaware, head out into the night to listen quietly for some of the park's resident owls. Bring your sense of adventure, but no flashlights please! Not recommended for children under 10. Pre-registration required, limited spaces available. $6 per person
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8/9/2024 8:00:00 PM
8/9/2024 9:00:00 PM
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Owl Prowl
Following an introduction to the owls of Delaware, head out into the night to listen quietly for some of the park's resident owls. Bring your sense of adventure, but no flashlights please! Not recommended for children under 10. Pre-registration required, limited spaces available. $6 per person
Brandywine Creek
History and Ruins Hike: The Western Bank of the Brandywine
Saturday, August 10, 2024
9:00 AM
Meet at the Thompson’s Bridge Parking lot for this hike back through time. Explore the history of the river and visit the site of the old Rockland Mills. Learn how the Brandywine was influenced by the people who lived here, and discover how the creek came to be an important part of the Industrial Revolution. Pre-registration required, $6 per person.
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8/10/2024 9:00:00 AM
8/10/2024 11:00:00 AM
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History and Ruins Hike: The Western Bank of the Brandywine
Meet at the Thompson’s Bridge Parking lot for this hike back through time. Explore the history of the river and visit the site of the old Rockland Mills. Learn how the Brandywine was influenced by the people who lived here, and discover how the creek came to be an important part of the Industrial Revolution. Pre-registration required, $6 per person.
Brandywine Creek
Perseid Viewing Experience
Saturday, August 10, 2024
9:00 PM
View the Perseid meteor shower from the park! Pre-Registration Required, registration closes 24 hours before the event. $10 per car.
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8/10/2024 9:00:00 PM
8/10/2024 11:00:00 PM
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Perseid Viewing Experience
View the Perseid meteor shower from the park! Pre-Registration Required, registration closes 24 hours before the event. $10 per car.
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Park Pals
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
9:30 AM
Calling all park loving 3-6 year olds! Join the naturalists for a fun new weekday morning program series. Each month we'll explore a different topic with a story, craft and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child.
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8/14/2024 9:30:00 AM
8/14/2024 10:15:00 AM
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Park Pals
Calling all park loving 3-6 year olds! Join the naturalists for a fun new weekday morning program series. Each month we'll explore a different topic with a story, craft and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child.
Brandywine Creek
Park Pals
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
5:30 PM
Calling all park loving 3-6 year olds! Join the naturalists for a fun new weekday morning program series. Each month we'll explore a different topic with a story, craft and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child.
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8/14/2024 5:30:00 PM
8/14/2024 6:15:00 PM
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Park Pals
Calling all park loving 3-6 year olds! Join the naturalists for a fun new weekday morning program series. Each month we'll explore a different topic with a story, craft and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child.
Brandywine Creek
Naturalist Guided Canoe Trip
Saturday, August 17, 2024
8:30 AM
Join our certified guides as they lead you down the Brandywine on a canoeing adventure. See the Brandywine Valley from a whole new perspective! Adults must accompany those age 15 and younger (same boat). Canoes hold up to 3 people. You and a partner will carry your canoe a short distance to the river. Equipment will be provided. Please bring drinking water, a snack, water shoes or old sneakers, and be prepared to get wet! Some canoeing experience recommended. Trip is typically 4-5 hours. Space is very limited; pre-registration and payment are required. Registration closes 24 hours before the program. Register online. $60 per canoe.
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8/17/2024 8:30:00 AM
8/17/2024 1:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Naturalist Guided Canoe Trip
Join our certified guides as they lead you down the Brandywine on a canoeing adventure. See the Brandywine Valley from a whole new perspective! Adults must accompany those age 15 and younger (same boat). Canoes hold up to 3 people. You and a partner will carry your canoe a short distance to the river. Equipment will be provided. Please bring drinking water, a snack, water shoes or old sneakers, and be prepared to get wet! Some canoeing experience recommended. Trip is typically 4-5 hours. Space is very limited; pre-registration and payment are required. Registration closes 24 hours before the program. Register online. $60 per canoe.
Brandywine Creek
Full Moon Hike
Monday, August 19, 2024
8:00 PM
Join the park's naturalists for a hike under the wide open skies and look for the beautiful full moon. Learn a bit about the moon and some of the folklore that it stars in. Discover where the moon's nicknames come from. Online registration closes 24 hours before the program. $6 per person
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8/19/2024 8:00:00 PM
8/19/2024 9:00:00 PM
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Full Moon Hike
Join the park's naturalists for a hike under the wide open skies and look for the beautiful full moon. Learn a bit about the moon and some of the folklore that it stars in. Discover where the moon's nicknames come from. Online registration closes 24 hours before the program. $6 per person
Brandywine Creek
Back Porch Birding
Saturday, August 24, 2024
12:00 PM
Birding is a rewarding activity, but may seem overwhelming to newcomers. Bring your lunch and join the naturalists on the back porch of the Nature Center to watch for birds and learn some tips about birding! Discover the ins and outs of bird feeders and their upkeep. This program will meet in the Nature Center. Register over the phone at (302)-655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free, with paid park admission!
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8/24/2024 12:00:00 PM
8/24/2024 1:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Back Porch Birding
Birding is a rewarding activity, but may seem overwhelming to newcomers. Bring your lunch and join the naturalists on the back porch of the Nature Center to watch for birds and learn some tips about birding! Discover the ins and outs of bird feeders and their upkeep. This program will meet in the Nature Center. Register over the phone at (302)-655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free, with paid park admission!
Brandywine Creek
Monthly Bird Walk
Saturday, August 31, 2024
8:00 AM
The monthly bird walk is back on the last Saturday of every month! Bring your eyes, ears, and a comfortable pair of hiking boots. Our expert volunteer birder from the Delaware Ornithological Society will lead the group, provide tips and advice to all interested bird watchers. Register over the phone at (302)-655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free, with paid park admission!
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8/31/2024 8:00:00 AM
8/31/2024 11:00:00 AM
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Monthly Bird Walk
The monthly bird walk is back on the last Saturday of every month! Bring your eyes, ears, and a comfortable pair of hiking boots. Our expert volunteer birder from the Delaware Ornithological Society will lead the group, provide tips and advice to all interested bird watchers. Register over the phone at (302)-655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free, with paid park admission!
Brandywine Creek
41 Adams Dam Rd.
Wilmington, DE
Mailing Address:
PO Box 3782
Greenville, DE 19807
(302) 577-3534
Email
Hours + Info
Park Hours:
The park is open daily from 8 a.m. until sunset.
Park Office/Nature Center Hours:
April through October:
Open Daily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
November through March:
Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except state holidays)
Holiday Closures:
- Thanksgiving Day and the Day After Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
- New Years Day
* Sunset time in Wilmington (EST) by Time.is
Entrance Fees
In-state: $4 Daily
Out-of-state: $8 Daily
Maps + Downloads
- Brandywine Creek State Park Map
- Brandywine Creek State Park Orienteering Map
- Park Activity Guide
- Birding Checklist
Love This Park?
- Join The Friends of Brandywine Creek State Park
- Make a Donation to Brandywine Creek State Park
- Become a Brandywine Creek State Park Volunteer
- Sign up for Brandywine Creek State Park's Mailing List
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Activities
- Birding
- Camping (primitive only)
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Day Camps
- Disc Golf
- Fishing
- Geocaching
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Nature/Cultural/Historical Programs
- Picnicking
- School Group Programs
- Summer Day Camps
- Sledding
- Tubing
Amenities
- Canoe/Kayak Launch
- Day Use Areas
- Disc Golf Course
- Drinking Water
- Hiking/Biking/Interpretive Trails
- Nature Center
- Nature Store
- Pavilions
- Picnic Tables
- Primitive Campsites
- Restrooms
- Shelters
- Stocked Trout Stream
- Visitors Center
