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Bellevue State Park

DEDelaware
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About Bellevue State Park

Bellevue Hall mansion commands a grand view of this historic estate, and its present form reflects alterations made by William du Pont, Jr. Mr. du Pont surrounded his home with the finest facilities: tennis courts, stables, gardens, and a picturesque pond, amid woodlands and fields overlooking the Delaware River. The park was acquired by the State of Delaware in 1976.

Recreation: 1-1/8 mile fitness track with a Life Course, catch-and-release fishing pond, multi-use trails for walking, jogging and cycling, 18-hole disc golf course, outdoor ice skating. SK cross country course.

Nearby Attractions

Rockwood Museum, Brandywine Zoo, Brandywine Valley Atractions, DE Children's Museum, Frawley Stadium (Home of the Wilmington Blue Rocks)

Amenities & Services

On-Site

  • Art & Museum
  • Baseball/Softball Fld
  • Bicycle Riding
  • Bird Watching
  • Cash Machine/Atm
  • Churches
  • Comfort Station
  • Firewood Sales
  • First Aid Station
  • Fishing
  • Fishing Lake
  • Fuel, Vehicles
  • Geological Formations
  • Gift/Souvenir Shop
  • Golfing
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Trail
  • Historic Sites
  • Historical Areas/Struct.
  • Horseshoes
  • Information Center
  • Jogging/Running
  • Laundry
  • Medical Clinic
  • Meeting Hall
  • Motel
  • Nature Study
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Pavilion
  • Picnicing
  • Playground
  • Ranger Station
  • Recreation Programs
  • Rent Bicycles
  • Restaurant
  • Rock Climbing
  • Seasonal Festivals
  • Stargazing
  • Sunbathing
  • Tennis
  • Tennis Court
  • Trails, Bicycle
  • Trails, Moderate Hiking
  • Trails, Mountain Bike
  • Volleyball
  • Walking
  • Wildlife Viewing

Within 10 Miles

  • Airport
  • Antiquing
  • Arboretum
  • Auto Touring/Scenic Rtes
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boat Rental
  • Canoe Rental
  • Canoeing
  • Cultural Activities
  • Dock, Boat
  • Emergency Services
  • Fishing River
  • Gardens, Botanical Displ
  • Hospital
  • Hunting
  • Interpretive Center
  • Interpretive Display
  • Kayak Rentals
  • Mall
  • Mountain Biking
  • Museum
  • Musical Performances
  • Nature Center
  • Newspapers
  • River
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Town
  • Trails, Difficult Hiking
Getting There

For tours & Programs: Locations vary. Please refer to the Tour Notes section below for the meeting location. Bellvue State Park Address: 800 Carr Road Wilmington, DE 19809 From the North: Take I-95 south to exit #9 Marsh Road. At base of ramp is a traffic signal, turn left onto Marsh Rd. At first traffic signal, turn left again onto Carr Rd. Park entrance is 0.9 miles on the right. From the South: Take I-95 north to exit #9 Marsh Road. At base of exit ramp, turn left onto Carr Rd. Go straight through traffic signal. Park entrance is 0.9 miles on the right. -or- Take I-495 north to exit #4 Edgemoor. Bear right on ramp. At first intersection, turn right onto Edgemoor Rd. At 4th traffic signal (0.8 miles), turn right onto Marsh Rd. At 3rd traffic signal (1.3 miles), turn right onto Carr Rd. Park entrance is 0.9 miles on the right.

Rules & Important Info

Entrance Fees: In effect March 1 through November 30. Credit Cards are accepted, Cash only if fee booth is open. Park Hours: 8:00 AM to sunset. Park Office: 302-761-6963 Amusement devices (moon bounces, etc.): Not allowed at Bellevue. Tents & Canopies: Additional space may be available for pop-up tents or canopies at Pavilions only. Visitors must contact the Park Office for permission & permit at least one week prior to event. Delaware now requires a fishing license to cover both salt water and fresh water fishing. This includes recreational clamming and crabbing. The license may be purchased at agents authorized by the Division of Fish & Wildlife. For more information call 302-739-9918 or visit Division of Fish & Wildlife Rates: Please be advised, rates may vary for DE Residents vs. Non-Residents.

Facilities

Bellevue Hall, Cauffiel House, Mount Pleasent Meeting House and Parsonage Wellspring Farms, Tennis Center, 3 Pavilions, 2 Picnic Areas

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Contact

Phone: 302-761-6963

Address: 800 Carr Road, Wilmington, DE 19809

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