Best for: Can-Do Playground (Sensory-friendly and ADA accessible), Outdoor Rock Climbing
Why families love it
Natural resources like mature woodlands and the Brandywine River meet a rich industrial and cultural history at Alapocas Run State Park. Unique features include North America’s largest native fruit-bearing tree, the Paw-Paw; the Blue Ball Barn, a historic dairy barn which houses the Delaware Folk Art Collection; the Can-Do Playground, designed to be accessible to every child; Delaware’s only publicly accessible rock climbing wall; and the Northern Delaware Greenway Trail, a National Recreation Trail.
Park Features
- Can-Do Playground (All Ages, fully inclusive)
- NinjaFit Playground (13+)
- Story walk
- Kids' Programming
- Athletic Fields
- 🦅 Birding & Nature Exploration
- Little Free Library
- Pavilions
- 🚲 Biking
- 🌳Educational Programs
- 🥾 Hiking
- Rock Climbing/Rappelling
- Summer Camps
Parent Perks
- Water fountain and indoor bathrooms
- Can-Do Playground: fenced-in, away from the park entrance
- Trails: Northern Delaware Greenway: 2 miles, Easy, Paved (Stroller and Wheelchair accessible)
- 🌧 Blue Ball Barn: Dairy history, Delaware Folk Art, and indoor play areas (toddlers)
Good to Know
- State Park Entrance and Parking Fees (March 1 - November 30)
- Lots of family-friendly activities, classes, and summer programs
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