We are lucky to have so many great creeks, splash parks, and pools in the Wilmington region where kids can splash and play. Put on a swimsuit, bring shoes good for creek walking, and don't forget snacks and sunscreen before heading out to any of these Wilmington, DE cool spots! And remember, always watch your kids in water — no matter how shallow it is!
Creeks for Kids to Play In around Wilmington, DE
Brandywine Creek at Smith Bridge Picnic Area
- Park behind the port-a-potties at the Smith Bridge picnic area near Ramsey's Farm, and take the path behind them.
Walk to the back of Rittenhouse Park, and you'll find a sandy beach-like area.
White Clay Creek State Park has multiple creek access points: 1475 Creek Rd, Preserve Lot 2, or the Science Center parking lot.
Spray Parks
Open daily from 9 am to 6 pm until Labor Day on Monday, September 4th.
- Helen Chambers Park, Sixth and Madison Streets
- Mack Park, West 6th Street and North Ford Avenue
- Father Tucker Park, 9th and Lincoln Streets
- Kosciuszko Park, 601 South Franklin Street
- Woodlawn Park, Fourth and Ferris Streets
- Brown-Cihocki, Duncan Street and 8th Avenue
- Rodney Square, 10th and King Streets
Free Pools
Eden Park Pool, New Castle Avenue and the City Line
- Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday - Wednesday: 3 - 7 PM
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday & Sunday: 1 - 7 PM
Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Aquatic Center (formerly Prices Pool), 26th Street and Speakman Place
- Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday & Wednesday: 1 - 7 PM
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday - Sunday: 1 - 7 PM
Foster Brown Pool, 7th and Lombard Streets
- Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 1 - 7 PM
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday - Sunday: 1 - 7 PM
William "Hicks" Anderson Community Center Pool (indoor pool), 501 N. Madison Street
- Hours
- Monday - Friday: Daily Adult Swim from 9 - 11 AM & 4 - 6 PM
- Saturday: Closed
P.S. duPont Middle School, 701 W. 34th Street
- Hours
- Monday & Tuesday: 12 - 6 PM
- Wednesday & Thursday: 3:30 - 5 PM
- Friday: 12 - 6 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
On The Water
Brandywine Creek State Park is a popular canoeing, kayaking, tubing, fishing, and swimming destination. Boats launch from Brandywine Creek State Park from the Thompson Bridge Day Use Parking Area.
At Lums Pond, your family can tour the state's largest freshwater pond by kayak or canoe.
Did we miss something? Drop me a note at leslieh@macaronikid.com and I'll add it to our list!
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