Battery Park is a public park in New Castle. It has a walking path/trail that leads around the edge…read moreof the park along the Delaware River. It's a nice place to stretch your legs during a day of exploring New Castle, especially if it's a pretty day. But the views can be a little industrial, and I wouldn't say it's a must see if you have a day to explore New Castle.

I really liked this park. Close to downtown. Ran along the water, which was very pretty. My only…read morenegative comment is that there is no path from the parking lot to get to the path on the water, you just had to walk over grass and uneven ground, which is difficult with a stroller or if you have difficulties walking.

I'm fortunate to have some really nice waterfront parks where I live... Riverview is 30 minutes…read moresouth, but we'll worth the drive and one that I make often. It has so much to offer. The park is well maintained, has plenty of areas for kids as well as adults to be active, enough benches throughout the park and waterfront trail to accommodate most people visiting. The view of the Delaware River and the Delaware Memorial Bridge is pleasant and enjoyable, especially in the evening. I'm a park fan and visit plenty between here and Burlington. This is one of my favorites.

Absolutely love this park , great for picnics , for the kids , it's super clean, and beautiful view…read moreof the water and super calm !

Had an amazing time there last time i was there . Peacful and serene, auite little slice of nature.read more

Great walking paths. Great farmers market on Friday's. Big bark park to allow dogs to run freeread more

Brandywine Creek State Park is always well-maintained and there are plenty of resources online to…read morehelp map out a day in the park. I like to do hikes closest to the nature center because it's a great meeting point. None of the hikes in the park are very long, but there are plenty of trails on all trails that help you to link existing trails together! This time of year is the best for hiking because it's still pretty cool and everything is green and lush!

November 8, 2025 - Beautiful park. About a 2 mile paved walking trail. There are also natural…read moretrails off of the paved trail some go along the water. It had rained the night before so the trails were a little muddy and the wet leaves made things slippery so I stuck to the paved trail. One trailhead has restrooms and picnic tables. They allow bow and arrow deer hunting season but it is clearly marked. A family of deer crossed my path right in front of me. You can see one deer jumping across the path in one picture. The mom and baby crossed in front of me and I could hear rustling in the woods so I waited patiently for the dad to appear. Very peaceful. When the trails are not muddy, make sure you explore off on them. This is part of the Delaware Greenway system - make sure you check out all the other paths.

OK so this park is amazing and lots of cool stuff to see . I like the fact that they have covered…read moreareas to barbecue and lots of charcoal grills all over the place for public use . All of the military stuff nearby is pretty cool and it looks like it would be a great place to hang out walk your dog and be near the water .

I must advise that if you're going to explore this park to watch your step; a portion is still…read moreowned by the military and is under heavy surveillance. It was a bit weird to be strolling along and suddenly see gates marked with warnings against trespassing. That being said, if you stick close to the river it shouldn't be an issue. This is a lovely looking area, made oddly more fascinating by the nuclear smokestacks that are within eyesight on the river. On the off season you can walk out on to the ferry dock and get a full view of the Delaware River in all it's glory, if you can call it that. The paths in this park aren't very long, but it is a pleasant stroll from one end to the other. It's also a very dog friendly park, so I felt very out of the loop being the only person without a dog on a leash the day I went! The old gun batteries are interesting and hauntingly beautiful in the way that abandoned man-made structures usually are. Some portions are in greater disrepair than others, but the majority seem safe enough for exploring. If you're a history buff this would be a great way to spend an afternoon. Fort Mott is not your average park, and it's not even your average historical site. There's something about it that sticks with you. I found my mind wandering back to the landscape I encountered there in the week after my visit. Even though I never felt in danger, there's something a little unsettling about this place. That, as well as it's short trails, are what keep it from getting a perfect score from me. However, if you're in the area, I do recommend stopping by. At the very least you'll get a history lesson.

Full disclosure, a large part of the trail that goes through New Castle was my childhood in the…read more80's. Before this trail existed in New Castle, there once was railroad tracks and a train that would come along once in a while. "The tracks" as we called them, was our byway to school or Old New Castle. Long gone is the train and "the tracks" but what lies in its wake is a paved trail. This trail is roughly 10 miles round trip and runs from Old New Castle to Wilmington. On a fall day, my wife and I decided to walk this trail. We started in Old New Castle at New Castle Elementary School. The beauty of the Fall enhanced the trail. You immediately are walking through wetlands. After the wetlands, the course is sandwiched between Jefferson Farms (were I lived growing up) and Manor Gardens. The course then goes through an industrial park and crosses over Boulden Blvd and past Suburban Little League. After the baseball field, you go past Wilmington Manor before It runs under a couple of I-95 bridges, you pass the women's prison and the Delaware State Hospital. There is a nice pedestrian bridge that crosses over the Christina River and leads into more wetlands. Finally, the course ends at the DuPont Environmental Station. By this point, you are at the Wilmington Riverfront. After all this walking we grabbed a bite to eat before heading back down the trail. All in all, this is a great trail for walking, running, or biking.

Substandard NPS site. Not very clear what objective of park is. Staff not very helpful. No site…read morespecific junior ranger. Relatively young park so maybe still a work in progress. I would pass on this park.

I was excited to see this new green space created from formerly unusable marshland. With $26M the…read morecity created a storm water management system that also offers wildlife a spot to dwell, and a pedestrian/cyclist recreational path. There is limited parking off of S Walnut Street on one end, and a larger parking lot on the access road that runs off of A Street on the other end. But currently Google Maps takes you to a corporate center adjacent along the side of the park, but separated by fencing with absolutely no access to this park, and is a huge waste of time. My best advice is to use the address for the Shell Station nextdoor; I put the station's address in tips for this listing. There is also no signage and I'd never know it was there if I hadn't set out to hunt it down. Honestly, I don't think it's a priority to make this spot known because it really isn't much of a destination, and I don't think it's safe. Not much of a destination: I was a disappointed to find there is a short path through the small patch of marsh, and that's it. I clocked path length at 0.36 miles. This "park" is basically just a pass-through to get from housing at one end to the ShopRite at the other end. The path is gravel, so not meant for skating size wheels, but bikes and jogging strollers can handle it. That said, this is not a very safe area, and at least at this time, I do not recommend visiting to hang out. Not very safe: I visited in the middle of a sunny weekday alone with my child. From all I'd read online this was a recently-opened park, that was an engineering feat, and a huge environmental help to the city water management. I am not a Wilmington native so I don't know one part of town from another. I did find it odd that when I was misdirected to the corporate office building nextdoor, there were no access trails from their parking lot to allow employees to get exercise on lunch hour. Then, I noticed litter and random destruction along this brand new $26M trail, which was alarming considering the wildlife trying to inhabit it (geese, ducks, a heron, etc). There was an entire SHOPPING CART from the nearby ShopRite, that had been thrown in the marsh. Ew! Why? Last, the neighborhood at the end of the trail did not appear safe. I began to get anxious after waking the length of the trail. It was not a long trail, but I had my preschooler with me, and I was vulnerable if approached by anyone. A man from the housing unit at the far end began waking down the trail. He was smoking something I believe to be pretty extreme, and kept eyeing me and my child. I always give people the benefit of the doubt but I also trust my instincts, and this felt like a negative vibe. Unbelievably, just as I began to worry, a Wilmington police officer came walking down the trail. He made eye contact with me and the other man, and let us know he was on top of our actions. It was a big relief, though I didn't feel completely safe again until my child and I were driving home. I am grateful to that officer for patrolling the area. So while I'm happy for this use of space for environmental improvements, and flood safety for nearby residents, I'm sad and sorry people don't take better care of it's cleanliness for the sake of themselves and the wildlife living there. Unfortunately, just weeks after opening, they already need a clean up crew to remove all the litter. I definitely do not recommend this as a destination for people seeking a park experience. Try DuPont Environmental Education Center nearby; it's fantastic!

A beautiful park in downtown. It's close to the Amtrak station. Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park has…read morea great view of the water. Clean and safe around here. Walk along the path and see boats go past you. Best views in the city. It goes along the river for several miles. The Christina River is a nice river. Good place for watching boats. There's often joggers and walkers. Just a quick walk from the Amtrak station. The park also has a green area with benches and trees. It has beautiful views of the city. Mostly it seems pretty safe. The people here most often seem to be on the path walking.

Nice little park to chill or walk around. Doesn't take a lot of time. Right across the street from…read morethe Riverwalk and the train station.

Intro to Rock Climbing with Valley to Summit on September 18, 2022…read more This was my second trip to Chickies Rock with VTS and it was wonderful! There were only 5 of us, so plenty of time to climb. Our Guide, Bob, was so patient, engaged and informative. I learned a lot of great things that I had not known before about clothing, ropes and technique. Bob was so patient with me and was there with his " green pointer" to help me over the tough spots. You should know that I am 74 years old and tho I have climbed indoors for a few years, my stamina was not that of the youngsters who were there! Nonetheless, it was a great time! I highly recommend Valley to Summit, this being my 3 rd trip with them. They Rock!

We were scheduled to do a 1/2 day ice hike at Ricketts Glen. I had spoken to the owner Dave and…read morelet him know of my disabilities. He asked a few questions, then determined that it should be OK for me to go on the hike. Shortly before the hike we received an email from Dave saying that because of the warm weather the trip would not have as much ice as it normally does. He offered to reschedule or refund our money if we wanted, but also said we could go if we wanted. We wanted. When I got there Dave and the guides were fantastic. Very personable. They were helpful but without being intrusive. One of them carried one of my forearm canes in his backpack in case I needed it. (This was to have one hand free for the ice axe.) The hike was great. At the end of the hike I asked one of the guides if he thought I could do the repelling they offer... he conferred with the owner and the lead repeller guide, and they agreed that I would be allowed to do that in the Spring. I highly recommend Valley to Summit for a great time. I look forward to a full day ice hike in February.