Delaware State Parks

Delaware Parks Map Fact Box Cape Henlopen Sussex County, Delaware Created in 1964 5,193 acres Website: http://www.destateparks.com/park/cape-henlopen/index.asp Separating the Atlantic Ocean from Delaware Bay, thousands of people flock to Cape Henlopen's beautiful beaches each year. The park has athletic fields, bike, hiking, and horseback trails, a 150-site campground, an 18-hole disc golf course, a year round fishing pier, kayaking, picnic tables, and swimming. Some of the most popular hiking trails include the 0.7-mile Seaside Nature Trail and the Walking Dune Hiking Trail. The park is also home to a restored World War II observation tower which offers spectacular views of the Atlantic coastline. Several species of birds, horseshoe crabs, rabbits, mice, snakes, and voles can be spotted in the park. Fact Box Trap Pond Laurel, Delaware Created in 1951 2,109 acres Website: http://www.destateparks.com/park/trap-pond/index.asp Trap Pond State Park, located in the southwestern corner of Delaware, is named for the remains of an ancient swampland in Sussex County. The park is home to an extensive patch of bald cypress trees, as well as a number of birds, which include great blue herons, owls, warblers, and pileated woodpeckers. Boating and fishing are two popular activities at the park, which also has a nature center and a handful of trails, among them the 4.9-mile Boundary Trail. Fact Box Fort Delaware New Castle County, Delaware Created in 1951 288 acres Website: http://www.destateparks.com/park/fort-delaware/index.asp Fort Delaware, which stands on Pea Patch Island, was built in 1815 to protect the mouth of the Delaware River, and the harbors of Wilmington and Philadelphia. It served as a prisoner of war camp, housing 16,000 Confederate soldiers at times. The park is also known for its birds, housing nine different species during the summer. Other State Parks in Delaware Alapocas Run State Park Auburn Heights Preserve  Bellevue State Park Brandywine Creek State Park Delaware Seashore State Park Fenwick Island State Park First State Heritage Park Fort DuPont State Park Fox Point State Park Holts Landing State Park Killens Pond State Park Lums Pond State Park White Clay Creek State Park Wilmington State Parks Sources http://www.destateparks.com/park/trap-pond/index.asp http://www.destateparks.com/park/cape-henlopen/index.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Delaware_state_parks http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Delaware_State_Park http://www.destateparks.com/park/fort-delaware/index.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trap_Pond_State_Park http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Henlopen_State_Park Connecticut State Parks                                                                                                                                                                                  Florida State Parks