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Best Playgrounds Wilmington-Newark-New Castle

Discover our favorite playgrounds and parks around Wilmington for endless family fun!

By Macaroni KID Wilmington-New Castle July 15, 2024

Regarding outdoor fun and adventure, Wilmington, DE boasts some of the best playgrounds and parks that will keep kids entertained for hours. 

From swings and slides to climbing walls and water features, Wilmington parks and playgrounds keep my kids active, provide great opportunities to meet old friends and make new ones, and are FREE!

Here, created by Macaroni Kid Wilmington-New Castle, is a great list of playgrounds in your areas! 


Top 5 Playgrounds 


GREENVILLE




HOCKESSIN





NEWARK


  • Glasgow Park: 2275 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, DE 19702 πŸ›
  • Lewis Park: 727 Academy St, Newark, DE 19711 πŸ›
  • Paper Mill Park: Corner of Polly Drummond Rd and Paper Mill Rd, Newark, DE 19711πŸ›
  • Rittenhouse Park: 228 W Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19713
  • White Clay Creek State Park: 750 Thompson Station Road, Newark, DE 19711


NEW CASTLE


  • πŸ›Battery Park: 1 Delaware St, New Castle, DE 19720         


WILMINGTON


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If you have ideas of playgrounds to add to this list, email leslieh@macaronikid.com. Check back often -  this guide will be updated as we discover new playgrounds!



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