State Park · Delaware, United States
Brandywine Creek State Park
Brandywine Creek State Park is a state park in Delaware, United States, covering 951 acres (385 ha), established in 1965.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | New Castle, Delaware, United States |
| Area | 951 acres (385 ha) |
| Established | 1965 |
| Coordinates | 39.8069° N, 75.5744° W |
| Managed by | Delaware state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Brandywine Creek State Park
Brandywine Creek State Park is a public recreation area located three miles (4.8 km) north of Wilmington, Delaware along the Brandywine Creek. The state park is 951.33 acres (384.99 ha) in area and much of the park was part of a Du Pont family estate and dairy farm before becoming a state park in 1965. It contains the first two nature preserves in Delaware, Tulip Tree Woods and Freshwater Marsh. Flint Woods is a satellite area of the park and has become the park's third nature preserve. Flint Woods is home to species of rare song birds and an old-growth forest.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Wilmington, Delaware |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 3 miles north of Wilmington |
Airports near this park
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- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) · Philadelphia, United States · 18.2 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 72.8 miles away
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 95.9 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Delaware
Frequently asked questions
Where is Brandywine Creek State Park?
Brandywine Creek State Park is in Delaware, United States (39.8069° N, 75.5744° W).
When was Brandywine Creek State Park established?
Brandywine Creek State Park was established in 1965, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Brandywine Creek State Park?
Brandywine Creek State Park covers 951 acres (385 ha).
How do I get to Brandywine Creek State Park?
The nearest town is Wilmington, Delaware. about 3 miles north of Wilmington.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Delaware_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Delaware state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandywine_Creek_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).