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Recreation in the Valley
Hiking, biking, canoeing, tubing, picnicking, golf, disc golf and other outdoor activities including Civil and Revolutionary War battle event reenactments are some of the offerings available at the area's many parks. Click below to jump to the different sections of the page.
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Pennsylvania | Delaware
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Scenic Railways |
Canoeing & Tubing |
Golf | Horseback Riding
N. Walnut Street | , Kennett Square, PA | 610-444-YMCA
The park's natural setting includes two ponds, meandering streams, woodlands including a beech grove with specimens dating back over 250 years, and three miles of walking trails. There is also a children's playground, sand and grass volley ball courts, an entertainment pavilion, 18 holes of disk golf, two stocked fishing ponds, two tennis courts, and multi-use athletic fields. It's a great park for everyone and in the summer there are a series of concerts. Open 7AM til sunset.
Brackenville and Barley Mill Roads | , Hockessin, DE | 302.239.2334
You can explore four self-guiding nature trails on 200 acres of meadow, marsh, pond and forest. A native plant garden showcases a variety of plants that provide food and shelter for wildlife. Inside, visitors will find exhibits focusing on habitats and a children's discovery corner, and murals depicting changes in the landscape during the past four centuries. Trails are open dawn to dusk.
Marsh and Carr Roads | Wilmington, DE | 302.577.3390
328 acres of woods and fields on a former duPont family estate, including a 1-1/8 mile fitness track circling a catch-and-release fishing pond stocked with bass, catfish, and sunfish. Nearby exercise trail. Horseback riding and eight outdoor clay tennis courts.
U.S. Rt. 1 | Chadds Ford PA 19317 | 610.459.3342
Historical site of the Revolutionary War Battle of Brandywine, with 50 acres of rolling parks and woodlands. Historical exhibits and picnic facilities.
Adams Dam Road (Del. Routes 100 and 92) | Wilmington, DE | 302.577.3534
Rolling hills and woodlands along the banks of the Brandywine, with 12 miles of hiking trails, disc golf, picnic pavilions and nature center. Site of Civil War reenactments in the spring. Anglers can fish for small mouth bass, bluegill, and crappie in Brandywine Creek and for trout in Wilsons Run. (A fishing license and trout stamp are required, and can be purchased at the park office.) Canoeing and tubing are popular ways to experience the Brandywine, too. Canoeing is offered through the park's interpretive programs.
18th and Washington Streets | Wilmington, DE
Beautiful riverside park along the banks of the Brandywine in Wilmington. Noted for spring flowering trees and zoo; includes picnic areas and walking and jogging trails.
North Park Drive | Brandywine Park | Wilmington DE& | 302.571.7747
Indoor and outdoor exhibits devoted to the animals of North and South American, including an exotic animal house. Children's section allows youngsters to get close to tame animals.
Along the Delaware River | (302) 739-9220.
You get a great river watching experience from the park. The Delaware River shipping channel is just a hundred yards away, so the view of the tugs and tankers is really up close and personal. Fox Point State Park is a place where the entire family can enjoy a relaxing day strolling, picnicking and just watching the river go by. Horseshoe pits, a volleyball court and a play area for the kids are some of the more active pursuits available. Two pavillions can be rented for larger gatherings.
Red Oak Road | Wilmington, DE
A landmark stone water tower dominates a rolling landscape with woods, ball fields, basketball and tennis courts and picnic areas.
Valley Garden Park Campbell Road (just off Del. Rt. 52) | Wilmington, DE
Beautiful stream valley and surrounding woods with parking areas, walking paths and nature trail.
Greenbank Station | Del. Rt. 41 near Kirkwood Highway (Rt. 2) | Wilmington DE | 302.998.1930
Historic steam train rides through the Brandywine countryside offered year-round. Special seasonal, theme and dinner trains.
Canoeing down the meandering Brandywine River makes for a relaxing afternoon the whole family can enjoy. Call ahead for information and reservations or click below to the local outfitters who can provide everything you need - from canoes and paddles, tubes and life jackets to transportation to and from the river.
1810 Beagle Road | West Chester, PA | 610.793.2279 or 800.898.2279
Canoes, tubes and splash boats for rent for long or short trips on the Brandywine. Float down the Brandywine River in an Inner tube. They are specially designed stemless 10-20 standard tubes. For comfort, tubers should be at least four feet in hight. One person per tube or splash. You must wear footwear. Life jackets must be worn. Or try a splash boat trip. The splash is a small, one-person kayak-like boat with a double-bladed paddle. You will get wet in a splash, so prepare yourself for an afternoon of intensive fun! Not recommended for children under 10 years of age.
2711 Concord Pike (Rt. 202) | Fairfax Shopping Center | Wilmington DE |
302.654.2227
Two to six-hour trips available via canoe or tube on the Brandywine. Free parking and transportation to and from the river.
West Chester, PA |
610.692.2146
Whitewater rafting, kayaking, surfing adventures as well as skiiing, snowboarding and sailing charters. One and two day bookings.
If your idea of a relaxing getaway includes a round (or two) of golf, the Brandywine Valley offers six public courses - all within minutes of the valley's other attractions. For more course options click to our golf listings for Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Loch Nairn Golf Club
Just off the Toughkenamon exit of U.S. Route 1 |
610.268.2234
In the Pike Creek area there are two public courses - a municipal course, Delcastle Golf Club (302) 995-1990, on McKennan's Church Road and the Three Little Bakers Golf Club 302.737.1877, on Foxcroft Drive.
Closer to Wilmington, you'll find the Rock Manor Golf Course 302.652.4083, just off Route 202 at Foulk and Weldin Roads and the Ed Oliver Golf Course 302.571.9041, on DuPont Road between routes 52 and 41.
949 Merrybell Lane | Kennett Square, PA | 610.444.1255
Experience is not necessary to enjoy one of their scheduled daily trail rides.
Hour and half-hour rides are available. Custom riding packages are available upon request.
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