New Castle residents have enjoyed Battery Park since colonial times. It was the landing place of William Penn when he arrived in America.
Historic New Castle's Battery Park offers an oasis of green space along the Delaware River.
Play steps from Delaware's National Historical Park and historic New Castle.
In 2023, the Battery Park Playground was updated with all new equipment. Phase 2 is to create a flagship, destination playground intentionally designed to meet the needs of all children, regardless of physical ability. They are now coordinating a capital project to raise money to build a ship-themed structure of accessible ramps, bridges, and slides grounded in a safe rubberized surface.
| AMENITIES |
- Public Restrooms: Yes
- Parking: The intersection of South St and W. 3rd St.
- Playground: A range of swings (2 infant swings, 2 individual swings, a nest swing, a duo swing and an inclusive swing), a "spider" web climber, a toddler climber, a supernova spinner, a tipi carousel spinner, a 3 seat "spring" seesaw and a zip line!
- Trails: 3.7 Asphalt, flat
- Activities: Picnicking, Wildlife watching, biking, walking, hiking, and tennis courts.
