Track Construction Project: The track (stone loop around the pond) will be under construction beginning March 2024, pavilions & picnic areas will be closed during the week and available on the weekends during construction. This activity will have an impact during the weekend that may include fencing, equipment, material staging, caution tape, cones, or other visual elements and area closures surrounding the pavilion & picnic areas. Construction is expected to conclude August 2024.

Bellevue State Park, DE

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Description

Bellevue Hall mansion commands a grand view of this historic estate, and its present form reflects alterations made by William du Pont, Jr. Mr. du ...[more]

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Description

Bellevue Hall mansion commands a grand view of this historic estate, and its present form reflects alterations made by William du Pont, Jr. Mr. du Pont surrounded his home with the finest facilities: tennis courts, stables, gardens, and a picturesque pond, amid woodlands and fields overlooking the Delaware River. The park was acquired by the State of Delaware in 1976.

Recreation:

1-1/8 mile fitness track with a Life Course, catch-and-release fishing pond, multi-use trails for walking, jogging and cycling, 18-hole disc golf course, outdoor ice skating. SK cross country course.

Facilities:

Bellevue Hall, Cauffiel House, Mount Pleasent Meeting House and Parsonage Wellspring Farms, Tennis Center, 3 Pavilions, 2 Picnic Areas

Nearby Attractions:

Rockwood Museum, Brandywine Zoo, Brandywine Valley Atractions, DE Children's Museum, Frawley Stadium (Home of the Wilmington Blue Rocks)

Services and Amenities

Services & Amenities:

Within Park

Art & Museum
Bicycle Riding
Bird Watching
Comfort Station
Firewood Sales
First Aid Station
Fishing
Fishing Lake
Gift/Souvenir Shop
Hiking
Hiking Trail
Historic Sites
Historical Areas/Struct.
Horseshoes
Information Center
Jogging/Running
Meeting Hall
Nature Study
Parking

Photography
Picnic Area
Picnic Pavilion
Picnicing
Playground
Ranger Station
Recreation Programs
Rent Bicycles
Seasonal Festivals
Stargazing
Sunbathing
Tennis
Tennis Court
Trails, Bicycle
Trails, Moderate Hiking
Trails, Mountain Bike
Volleyball
Walking
Wildlife Viewing

Less Than 1 Mile

Cash Machine/Atm
Churches

Fuel, Vehicles
Medical Clinic

Greater Than 1 Mile

Baseball/Softball Fld
Geological Formations
Golfing
Laundry

Motel
Restaurant
Rock Climbing

Within 10 Miles

Airport
Antiquing
Arboretum
Auto Touring/Scenic Rtes
Boat Launch Ramp
Boat Rental
Canoe Rental
Canoeing
Cultural Activities
Dock, Boat
Emergency Services
Fishing River
Gardens, Botanical Displ
Hospital
Hunting

Interpretive Center
Interpretive Display
Kayak Rentals
Mall
Mountain Biking
Museum
Musical Performances
Nature Center
Newspapers
River
Shopping
Sightseeing
Town
Trails, Difficult Hiking

Getting There

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.78278, -75.50056
39°46'58"N, 75°30'2"W

For tours & Programs:
Locations vary. Please refer to the Tour Notes section below for the meeting location.

Bellvue State Park Address:

800 Carr Road
Wilmington, DE 19809

From the North:
Take I-95 south to exit #9 Marsh Road. At base of ramp is a traffic signal, turn left onto Marsh Rd. At first traffic signal, turn left again onto Carr Rd. Park entrance is 0.9 miles on the right.

From the South:
Take I-95 north to exit #9 Marsh Road. At base of exit ramp, turn left onto Carr Rd. Go straight through traffic signal. Park entrance is 0.9 miles on the right.
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Take I-495 north to exit #4 Edgemoor. Bear right on ramp. At first intersection, turn right onto Edgemoor Rd. At 4th traffic signal (0.8 miles), turn right onto Marsh Rd. At 3rd traffic signal (1.3 miles), turn right onto Carr Rd. Park entrance is 0.9 miles on the right.

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