The story of Fox Point State Park is remarkable, and it begins way back in 1958 with a man named S. Marston Fox. Mr. Fox was a Delawarean who spent a quarter of a century working to transform a former waste site into a gorgeous park, and though he did not live to see his dream come true, the State of Delaware took on his project and created something truly beautiful out of one man’s brilliant idea.
Fox Point State Park is a 108-acre waterfront preserve in New Castle County that was formed from a rehabilitated hazardous waste site.
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Thanks to the brilliance of adaptive reuse development, many people gather here for quiet walks along the water. It’s fun to keep an eye on the busy river traffic for entertainment!
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Fox Point State Park is a great place for a family get-together, picnic, or a group meetup where you can all enjoy some fresh air.
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Cyclists love this quiet park for scenic rides along the water.
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The playground is typically full of cheerful children, playing on the swings, slides, and bridges at the riverbank play place.
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Fox Point State Park offers a little something for everyone - but truly, it’s the nature lovers that enjoy it most of all.
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The river ecosystem is on display here, at a site that was once written off as a wasteland.
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When you visit, you’ll learn all about the ecology of this impressive and unlikely park, and you’ll fall in love with Fox Point.
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This riverfront park is a great place to learn to fly a kite!
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For more information, visit the Fox Point State Park website, here.
Address: Lighthouse Road, Wilmington, DE, 19809
Hours: 8 a.m. to sunset, year-round.
If you’re always looking for more underrated parks and trails in Delaware, read 8 Trails In Delaware With An Undeniably Amazing Final Destination.
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Address: Lighthouse Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809, USA
