Alapocas Run State Park
Alapocas Run State Park is a day-use park only with no overnight camping. The park is open daily from 8:00 AM to sunset. The pavilion and picnic area are available for reservation. Entrance fees are in effect March 1 through November 30.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 4:56PM EDT until August 13 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem. * WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Wednesday. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 PM Wednesday to 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated tides due to the approach of the New Moon on August 12th may lead to minor coastal flooding during the evening high tides through Thursday.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 4:56PM EDT until August 12 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Salem. * WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Wednesday. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 PM Wednesday to 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated tides due to the approach of the New Moon on August 12th may lead to minor coastal flooding during the evening high tides through Thursday.
About
Alapocas Run State Park is a 359-acre day-use recreation area situated along Brandywine Creek and its Alapocas Run tributary in north Wilmington, Delaware. The park is located just off I-95 at Route 202 Concord Pike near the intersection of Foulk and Weldin Roads. The park offers over 2 miles of the Northern Delaware Greenway Trail plus the 0.7-mile Alapocas Woods Trail with a PawPaw loop extension. A unique feature is the rock climbing wall utilizing the walls of an old granite quarry. The 26,000-square-foot Can-Do Playground is fully accessible to children with disabilities. Three athletic fields are available for team sports, and the adjacent Rock Manor Golf Course is open to the public. The historic Blue Ball Barn, once an abandoned dairy barn built by Alfred I. DuPont, has been restored and houses the Delaware Folk Art Collection featuring over 120 works by 50 local artists. The barn also offers conference and meeting rooms for rent. A pavilion and picnic area with outdoor grills is available for day-use reservations. This park does not have overnight camping facilities.
Directions
Located just off I-95 at Route 202 Concord Pike near the intersection of Foulk and Weldin Roads in north Wilmington, Delaware.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (302) 577-1164 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Alapocas Run State Park - Wikipedia |
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