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    Archie M.

    What can I say? I've been coming here since I was a child. From easter egg hunts to playing on the playground, to barbecues. Now, as an adult, it still brings me peace in a hectic world

    Kathleen D.

    Delaware isn't the most serene state on the surface. But it does have hidden gems like Battery Park! If you drive into Olde New Castle, this park is at the very end of the street. There's a small number of available parking spots in the loop, or you can park on the street. Battery Park overlooks the Delaware and you can see the bridge off in the distance. It's really peaceful and would be a good spot for dog walking or to catch up on some reading. I assume it's also a Pokemon hot spot, based on some random guy cheering when he noticed I wasn't playing the game (...this was a few days ago and I didn't realize it was still a thing). Go when it's warm out; go at sunset. Go after exploring the historic cutesy little town and learning about Wiliam Penn's first stop in America. Striking views over the river. One of Delaware's best parks for sure!

    Gerald S.

    Battery Park sits along a stretch of the Delaware River shoreline, beginning at the bottom of Delaware Street in New Castle, and going southwestward for a little over a mile next to Gambacorta Marsh to where Army Creek enters the Delaware. There are two dikes, one holding back the marsh and the other a former railroad spur line. There is little left of the original battery built to defend against French incursions before the Revolution, and later against the British. Too, the railroad that used to run from where the small white wooden ticket office now stands, all the way to Frenchtown, Maryland, is little more than an historic footnote. Yet, what remains is a beautiful place to walk or bike along the water's edge and witness some amazing sunsets. There are the remains of the small harbor sticking their waterlogged lumber above the surface of the river in spots, and a few ice piers placed to keep ice from clogging the shipping lanes. It is hard to imagine that New Castle is older than Philadelphia, and was the spot where William Penn first set foot in America to oversee his vast land grant from the king. But, the harbor here is not very big, and Philadelphia soon became the major port for this region. Commerce was not sufficient to sustain any significant long term economic growth, although for about 30 years the New Castle & Frenchtown Railroad (the first on the east coast), did help with transport between Philly and Baltimore, because going by boat between the two cities was difficult due to the topography of the Delmarva Peninsula. Eventually, first canals, and later larger railroads and toll roads assumed the largest share of commercial transport, and New Castle became a literal backwater in time. Yet, without that, Battery Park would likely have been overrun by industrialization and extensive shipping, and not become the lovely green space that natives and visitors enjoy today.

    This is my yorkie, exhausted afted walking around Battery Park
    Jessica J.

    This is one of my favorite parks around here!! Love being by the water and my yorkie likes to swim in it. Beautiful paths and benches and a great place to have a picnic. My dogs love it so much. We saw baby geese yesterday and it was so amazing! Definitely check this one out!

    Priscilla W.

    I've walked here since I was little.i love the view and the walk.completely flat.since it's by the water,it will sometimes be chilly when it's windy. The one thing I wish they had was lights on the path for when it gets dark early during the year.it can get creepy walking in the dark by the water

    Irene J.

    Not the same park as the Battery Park in New York lol. But perhaps even better in its own way. What could be better than being next to the water? Nothing. On top of it, the pretty sizeable territory of this park with its green pastures and benches makes it a perfect chillout spot whether you are a local or touring the area. Plus, it is literally steps away from the historic part of New Castle, where the New Castle Court Museum is located, along with the statue of William Penn, a defunct historic jail, a visitor center, old residential houses, various historical markers and etc. I would come back here hands down whenever I visit the area again.

    Nikita N.

    I used to come to Battery Park all the time growing up in New Castle. It's located in Old New Castle, so it offers a beautiful view of the Delaware River, as well as a look into Delaware's history. I haven't been here since Hurricane Sandy, so I'm now able to look around at all the damage in which the storm caused. Battery Park is great for both Adults as well as children. The park itself has a full playground with swings, slides, etc. And plenty room for the children to run around. And there are also restaurants/ bars around the area as well. Aside from the Riverfront, Battery Park has definitely got to be one of my favorite places in Delaware.

    Lester S.

    Good spot for a stroll or Jog. Bike friendly when it is not crowded. Great for sunset stroll.

    This is my playground for the afternoon... IKR! get off your couch and come play!

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    Old Swedes Historic Site

    Old Swedes Historic Site

    4.5(2 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    We visited Old Swedes Historic Site last Saturday when we visited Wilmington and New Castle on a…read moreday trip to Delaware. We're visiting Sweden at the end of the month, and I was keen to learn some Swedish American history. And - to be honest - until I started researching for our day trip (after learning about the replica of the Kalmar Nyckel and its sails down the Christina River) - I didn't know much at all about New Sweden! Old Swedes Historic Site was not only very informative - but interesting! Old Swedes Historic Site is a place where you can learn about New Sweden - a Swedish colony in North America (in what is now Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania) from 1638-1655 (it was incorporated into New Netherland in 1655 after it was conquered by Peter Stuyvesant). For a time, Fort Christina (in what is now Delaware, and just down the street from Old Swedes) was the first settlement of New Sweden. At Old Swedes Historic Site, you visit three different sites in one spot and on one guided tour: the Hendrickson House (an example of a home built by Swedish colonists) that was moved to the site); the 1638 Burial Ground; and the Holy Trinity (Old Swedes) Church (built in 1698). The church was particularly interesting - with its brick floor, oldest pulpit in America, beautiful stained glass, and carved into wooden doors! Our tour guide was very nice, and the tour was only about 45 minutes (you can stay and explore more of the burial ground if you choose after the tour). In a single day, you can visit the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation and Museum (and sail on the Kalmar Nyckel), visit the park and monument now at the former site of Fort Christina, and Old Swedes Historic Site. These three stops were interesting and really gave us a much better understanding of this part of American colonial history that I was quite ignorant of. Definitely worth including in a day of exploring the area!

    Oldest active church in the US…read more.. You can also stop for a National Park cancellation stamp here. Very cool grounds to walk. 5 stars for that!

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    Fort Christina National Historic Landmark

    Fort Christina National Historic Landmark

    3.0(5 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    Fort Christina was the fort established by Swedish settlers who founded the colony of New Sweden in…read more1638. The colonists landed at "The Rocks" at the confluence of the Brandywine and Christina Rivers. In 1655, the Dutch fought the Swedes, which led to the surrender of the fort and the end of official Swedish colonial presence in America. The Dutch renamed the fort (Fort Altena), but the fort eventually fell into disrepair and vanished entirely. The land where the fort had been became part of an industrialized area but was turned into a park in 1938 to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the Swedish colonization of the area. The Crown Prince of Sweden gifted a monument to the park, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Crown Prince, and other Swedish royals attended the dedication of the park. There's not much too the park, but it was worth stopping by to see the monument and to see the remnants of "The Rocks," where the Swedes landed when they established New Sweden. Its hours are limited and seasonal (I think because it's opened and staffed by volunteers from the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation), but stop by if you're in the area and it's open!

    The staff were very friendly. The park were closed most of the time. There is a museum nearby where…read moreyou can ask someone if there is any ranger available to open the park. The park itself is small. Very peaceful inside.

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    Delaware Memorial Bridge

    Delaware Memorial Bridge

    3.9(111 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    I crossed the Delaware Memorial Bridge and I'm happy to report... it does exactly what a bridge is…read moresupposed to do. It bridges. And not just sometimes. Every time I've crossed it, it has successfully bridged Delaware and New Jersey with no hesitation. That level of consistency deserves recognition. Driving across it, you definitely feel the size. It's long, a little elevated, and you get that open water on both sides that reminds you this isn't just a regular overpass. It feels like you're actually going somewhere. As far as putting in work in the City of Brotherly Love, this bridge is up there with the likes of Julius Erving, Allen Iverson, Charles Barkley, Joe Frazier, and Bernard Hopkins. Just steady putting in work, day in and day out. Traffic moves how it moves depending on the day, but the bridge itself? Solid. Reliable. Doing its job with no complaints. I'm no engineer, but I respect a structure that wakes up every day and chooses to bridge. Overall, if you're looking for a bridge that delivers on its core responsibility, this one gets it done. 5 stars for consistent bridging.

    It does feel quite wonderful across over this wonderful bridge…read more It feels good to see the view and have some appreciation for all the people that make it possible for us crossover it. I'm very grateful to be able to pass over with ease today!!

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