Rockford Park, situated in the heart of Wilmington, is a popular local attraction and was added to the prestigious National Register of Historic Places in 1978. With a hefty financial contribution from popular industrialist and nature conservationist William Poole Bancroft, this park was established in the year 1889. The 75-feet (22.86 meters) high Rockford Tower built in 1901 is situated in the midst of Rockford Park. Rockford Park also boasts several walking and hiking trails that wind through the park's natural landscape. The paths offer opportunities for exercise and exploration, with various scenic spots to pause and admire the views.
Phone: (302) 577-7020
Rockford Park Wilmington, DE 19806 ·242.62 mi
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yelpSadly, I was only able to spend about 30 minutes in this incredibly beautiful city park located in a swanky section of Wilmington. We drove around and saw the locals out and enjoying the beautiful...
MoreThis park is very pretty in the fall. We took our dog there, and there were so many other dogs. It was mostly a pleasant walk. However, they do not separate pedestrian trails from regular roads,...
MoreThis is a gorgeous park in a beautiful part of Wilmington. There are restrooms, two baseball diamonds, two basketball courts on the lower end near Red Oak Road, four tennis courts, and at least...
MorePales in comparison to the Newark Reservoir. I really enjoy walking trails, but I found this one to be plain and boring. The water tower was cool, but that was all. The trail was short, and cars...
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