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Fox Point State Park


Find Your Adventure at Fox Point State Park

Cargo ship passes Fox Point State Park on the Delaware River

Experience the Power of Transportation

Experience the size, speed, and power of modern transportation from yard away. Busy Amtrak trains fly by on the Northeast corridor which runs from Boston to Washington D.C. Shipping vessels travel down the Delaware River, ferrying the people and goods that are the lifeblood of the world economy. Look for the Commodore Barry bridge to the north and the Delaware Memorial Bridge to the South.

View of the Riverview Trail at Fox Point State Park

Walk the Riverview Trail

Hike or bike this paved path that offers views of the trains and ships passing by. Look for birds and butterflies in the meadow as you walk.

Pavilion and playground at Fox Point State Park

Pack a Picnic

Fox Point State Park offers scenic picnic areas beside the Delaware River. Enjoy the river breeze while younger visitors explore the playground and sandbox.

Bald eagle flying - Fox Point State Park

Look for Bald Eagles

Resident bald eagles nest and fish near the Delaware River. Keep an eye on the sky as you explore Fox Point State Park!

About the Park

Nature and commerce come together at beautiful Fox Point State Park, where cargo ships, cars, and trains pass by on the ground, and birds of prey, like bald eagles fly above. The park was named in honor of S. Marston Fox, whose efforts helped convert the land from a waste dumping site into a waterfront recreational park. As guests walk through the meadows and grassland, they can simultaneously view Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, as well as the Commodore Barry and Delaware Memorial bridges. Pavilions and playgrounds round out the park, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy the views with family and friends.

play ground

Park History

The land that the park occupies was created when the Pennsylvania Railroad began filling in the bank of the river along its right-of-way to create additional industrial land. S. Marston Fox, for whom the park is named, began a battle in 1958 to stop the filling process and turn the four-mile stretch of shoreline over to the people of Delaware. The land finally was turned over to New Castle County in the the late 1970s. Led by Rep. David Ennis and Eugene "Tom" Snell, the Fox Point Civic Association took up the fight to turn the area into parkland following Fox's death in 1982. In 1990, the land was turned over to the state, and the remediation process began.

Past dumping practices at Fox Point had contaminated the soil at the site. In order to use the land as a park without endangering the health of the employees and visitors, a remedy commonly used at landfills was selected - a cap system. Under this plan, an impermeable layer of thick plastic was placed over the 15-acre surface of the site to isolate contaminated material. Layers of sand, clean fill and topsoil were placed above and below this plastic liner for drainage and the support of future vegetation. Today, Fox Point State Park stands as a testament to visionaries like S. Marston Fox and the community leaders who took Mr. Fox's vision and made it a reality.

Upcoming Events

Illuminating Fox Point

Saturday, March 23, 2024

11:00 AM

Did you know that Delaware is home to over a dozen lighthouses? Each one has its own unique history. There have been, and still are, several right around Fox Point! Join us for a stroll along the Delaware River and to learn a little bit about the history of some of our local lighthouses. Pre-registration recommended: call us at 302-793-3046 or email us at bellevueprogramming@delaware.gov. Free!

Add to Calendar 3/23/2024 11:00:00 AM 3/23/2024 12:00:00 PM America/New_York Illuminating Fox Point Did you know that Delaware is home to over a dozen lighthouses? Each one has its own unique history. There have been, and still are, several right around Fox Point! Join us for a stroll along the Delaware River and to learn a little bit about the history of some of our local lighthouses. Pre-registration recommended: call us at 302-793-3046 or email us at bellevueprogramming@delaware.gov. Free! Fox Point

An Earth Day Birthday

Monday, April 22, 2024

4:30 PM

On this day nearly 30 years ago Fox Point was opened as a Delaware State Park! Come celebrate Earth Day with the naturalists as we explore the history and nature of Fox Point State Park. Learn about how Fox Point came to be and see what this little hidden gem of a park has to offer. Pre-registration recommended: call us at 302-793-3046 or email us at bellevueprogramming@delaware.gov. Free!

Add to Calendar 4/22/2024 4:30:00 PM 4/22/2024 5:30:00 PM America/New_York An Earth Day Birthday On this day nearly 30 years ago Fox Point was opened as a Delaware State Park! Come celebrate Earth Day with the naturalists as we explore the history and nature of Fox Point State Park. Learn about how Fox Point came to be and see what this little hidden gem of a park has to offer. Pre-registration recommended: call us at 302-793-3046 or email us at bellevueprogramming@delaware.gov. Free! Fox Point

Birds of Fox Point

Saturday, May 11, 2024

8:00 AM

Join us for a bird walk through this unique and under-explored park. Fox Point’s proximity to the Delaware River makes it an ideal location to see Bald Eagles and to search for waterbirds not often seen further inland. All skill levels are welcome. Binoculars are available to borrow upon request. Meet in the main parking lot. Free with paid park entrance. Pre-registration recommended: call us at 302-793-3046 or email us at bellevueprogramming@delaware.gov. Free!

Add to Calendar 5/11/2024 8:00:00 AM 5/11/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Birds of Fox Point Join us for a bird walk through this unique and under-explored park. Fox Point’s proximity to the Delaware River makes it an ideal location to see Bald Eagles and to search for waterbirds not often seen further inland. All skill levels are welcome. Binoculars are available to borrow upon request. Meet in the main parking lot. Free with paid park entrance. Pre-registration recommended: call us at 302-793-3046 or email us at bellevueprogramming@delaware.gov. Free! Fox Point