Alapocas Run and Wilmington State Parks

Wilmington State Parks Experience nature and recreation in the heart of the city through Wilmington State Parks, an urban retreat along the Brandywine River that has fostered family memories and traditions for generations. Alapocas Run State Park Surrounded by development and the remnants of industry, Alapocas Run State Park preserves mature woodlands, traces of an industrial past, and the cultural significance of an earlier era. The Blue Ball Barn is open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily from March to November and weekdays only December through February.