State Park · Delaware, United States
Trap Pond State Park
Trap Pond State Park is a state park in Delaware, United States, covering 3,993 acres (1,616 ha), established in 1951.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Sussex, Delaware, United States |
| Area | 3,993 acres (1,616 ha) |
| Established | 1951 |
| Coordinates | 38.5250° N, 75.4664° 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 Trap Pond State Park
Trap Pond State Park is a 3,993.28 acres (1,616.02 ha) Delaware state park located near Laurel, Delaware, United States. It preserves one of the largest surviving fragments of what was once an extensive wetland in what is now southwestern Sussex County. The state park features an extensive patch of bald cypress trees.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Laurel, Delaware |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near Laurel |
Airports near this park
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- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 78.8 miles away
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 87.7 miles away
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) · Philadelphia, United States · 93.8 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Delaware
Frequently asked questions
Where is Trap Pond State Park?
Trap Pond State Park is in Delaware, United States (38.5250° N, 75.4664° W).
When was Trap Pond State Park established?
Trap Pond State Park was established in 1951, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Trap Pond State Park?
Trap Pond State Park covers 3,993 acres (1,616 ha).
How do I get to Trap Pond State Park?
The nearest town is Laurel, Delaware. near Laurel.
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/Trap_Pond_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).