Reviews of Alapocas Run State Park. (Sports Complex) in Wilmington (Delaware).

Alapocas Run State Park

157 Reviews

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Sports Complex

State park

1914 W Park Dr, Wilmington, DE 19803, United States

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Information of Alapocas Run State Park, Sports Complex in Wilmington (Delaware)

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Alapocas Run State Park

daniel deutsch

Very nice park. I didn't go on trails but there were pathways abound around a golf course. Multiple playgrounds for the kids. Foliage wasn't great this year but the same could be said everywhere given the recent drought plenty of opportunities for photos.

Jaycie Shotwell

So beautiful! We saw deer, squirrels and a blue heron. The colors of the leaves were amazing for us in early November and we spotted lions mane mushrooms and several different types of konk mushrooms. We were surprised we didn’t see even one public restroom, even a pit toilet but maybe they just weren’t on the specific trail we took. Not a big deal but I’m sure there are lots of people visiting. Anyways, the park was so cool and if we are ever in the area again we will for sure visit again!

David Horn

From the ball fields, the wide trails under a high forest canopy wind through a wonderful variety of trees. Poison ivy seems to be well controlled and easy to avoid. A delightful park to treat your pups.

Sherin Joy

Great place for hiking, jogging and cycling. It’s really pleasant cool forest area, all trails are properly marked. There is an option for rock climbing as well, which is amazing 😉. We had a great weekend😘 * Use hiking shoes 👟. Some shortcut trail are really steep. Enjoy your day!. UPDATE: The fall colors this week are just perfect 🤩.

Tracey Dobosz

Beautiful nice clean nice trails great park very fun waterfall was amazing so much fun

Rishabh Ranjan

It’s Heavenly. It has beautiful trails, bridges, waterfalls, rock climbing area, place for cycling, bird photography, dog walk and cycling . Must go!

Ayzhanah Sewell

I loved it. I had no idea there was a water fall and was in for a great surprise. Then to see people swimming was a pleasure. There are 3 parking lots. So you should be able to find parking although if your not from the area the parking can be hidden. Try not to miss any turns. The trail is easy enough to go alone . But be careful. One wrong turn can put you at the top of rocks ( I slid my way down) but you also have the option to rock climb. You will need a permit. Enjoy.

Deniz Tezcan

This park is amazing! It's vast and has many different types of terrain. There are a few different parts of the park. This review is mainly about the area near the cliffs and Bancroft mill. There are many ways to get to this area, but I find 2 are easiest for parking purposes. If you come from the Brandywine Zoo end, you have some serious hiking ahead of you. The paths are paved and have some extremely steep hills. Not for the faint of heart or those with knee problems. These paths are popular with locals since they offer an excellent workout on foot or on 2 wheels. If you park behind Bancroft mill and enter across the bridge, it brings you right to the red cliffs and trails. This is a much easier and faster way to reach the cliffs and mill area. There is still some good steep hiking if you head left along the river and then up to your right onto the cliffs. If you're into rock climbing, the cliffs are a good spot. Many people take to the cool meandering waters of the Brandywine river. Tubing is very popular here and up steam from the mill, there are a few man-made waterfalls when kids enjoy swimming. There is some wonderful history here, which you can learn about at various well maintained info stations. The surrounding streets have some good places to eat and refuel as well.

Trey Andrew

Locally it’s one of the only decent climbing places with rope anchors on the cliff at least that I’ve found. Also a nice place for walking/biking/running etc... some of the trails are paved and some are dirt/rock through the woods, also if your climbing you should have a permit which you can easily get for free at blue ball barn just down the road (sometimes rangers come up and ask to see it, and sometimes not, but better safe then sorry)

M W

Great park with lots of wooded trails to enjoy and connects nicely down to the Greenway. Great place to start a walk into downtown Wilmington.

Luciana Aguiar Farrington

Grass was high in the parking lot, made it look unkept. Trails are nice if you want a bit more vigorous down and up hill hikes. But a lot of trash and a lot of debri and downed trees... probably from a previous strong storm.

Michael Banbury

This is a great little local park with lots of good access. The trails through the woods are well worn but pretty. The paved paths are good for bikes and strolling.

Jalen Andrew

Nice big park with good biking trails and a solid ~100 foot natural rock climbing wall along some big river.

nnrg

Good trail for 40 mins round trip walk to small water falls view.

Brijesh Tripathi

Great trails and full of nature - just like most of the state parks. A day well spent

Kev, I Guess

Great place, very nice views aswell

Will Minster

One of the if not the best scenic parks in Delaware. Part of the Delaware Greenway with paved trail from Brandywine Creek Park up through Rockwood Park and even onto the Delaware River. 20 mile round trip for cyclists or hikers with a lot of steep inclines/declines. Maybe my favorite paved trail.

M Pergola

Great park. Lots of different terrains and views.

Alexander Suarez-Beard

Avoid the Bancroft Mills trail (the flat paved trail by the river, below the cliffs) near and after sunset, occasionally muggers hang out there and might accost you as soon as the ranger closes the big bridge that crosses the river. The uphill regions of the park, away from the river are safe at any time. Otherwise, this is a beautiful park with lots of wildlife (deer, groundhogs, toads, snakes). Also has lots of young hickory trees covering the forest floor and scenic views of the river, waterfalls, cliffs and meadows.

Justin P

We took our dog for a hike at Alapocas Run while driving through the area. We parked at the ball fields and hiked the trails through the woods. Beautiful trails with access to a couple small waterfalls and other scenic and historical spots. The blue rock cliffs provide the state's only natural rock-climbing cliff. The Northern Delaware Greenway runs through here as well and its a really nice greenway trail. Overall, this is a great place for a hike if in the Wilmington area.

Matt Werth

Beautiful well maintained trail connecting north Wilmington to the City of Wilmington.

Mintfaery

It's so lovely! The cliffs are my favorite part, they're stunning. We saw some gorgeous deer as well.

Photo LuvN

Beautiful park with wonderfully marked trails. Fabulous opportunity for some great photography shots. Very peaceful and many ways to enter trails. A must visit and one time will not be enough and have you back to explore more!!

Karan Rana (Karan)

Good place for a jog. Has a rock climbing area for people who are interested. Child and pet friendly. The trail is easy and short. Good for spending 2-3 hours.

Ang Marie

Tons of areas to explore. A beautiful place!

Sherry Aitkenhead

Wonderful place to take a walk and see wildlife!

kalavera DOBLE H

We lov to walk around naturaleza and feel the fresh air...this place is very nice.

Judah Sekscinski

Really pretty park, nice scenery, I don't know if many people really know it's there b/c its never too crowded. Great place to take pictures if that's your thing. No riff-raff or crazy stuff after dark, I feel safe.

Kathy Tyrrell

It's a beautiful time to hike along the Northern Delaware Greenway through Alapocas State Park.

cmb13

Beautiful trail, right outside of Wilmington, DE. Easy hike, woodsy, some scenic views. Relatively small state park.

A Heathen

Great trails for hiking and site seeing, make sure to check out the rock climbing cliff , highly recommend!

Aaron A. Wallace

Lovely park with many miles of bike and walking paths that connect with the northern Delaware greenway. It also has a excellent rockface for climbing and repelling. The path along the Brandywine is lovely.

Barry Ricketts

Nice little outing right here in delaware, it had just rained so the trail was wet. Then the sun came out and it was nice again. Met some friendly people too...

Denise Reed

Beautiful shaded area with nice walking trails.

Mordecai Rosenberg

Gorgeous park decent prices but impossible to find the entrance other than that it's a great place for a nature hike with clearly marked trails wouldn't recommend the trails for young kids

Shaun Walton

Beautiful and well kept park. Perfect for hiking, walking, bike riding, and bird watching...

RDMJ

Beautiful park with scenic trails along the Brandywine river.

Johnathan Santiago

Beautiful area,,and once the construction gets 100% done is gonna be even better,, i hope they put a restaurant in the back deck area🤞🤞 …

Krissi B

Great spot for a hike or a outdoor sport. Lots of parking, easy to access.

Amanda Nguyen

Great trails, woods trail has a cute waterfall!

Jamie Mack

Beautiful fall day in the woods. Walked parts of several trails, all the fall colors were in their glory.

John P Haberle III

Trails are groomed well enough for someone just 5 months from a total knee replacement.

Lenka Bergami

Real hidden gem

Hamish Cross

Fun rock climbing if you have an expert with you and with the gear. Rock wall is a few hundred yards beyond the bridge

nanette emerle

Beautiful well-maintained park excellent well marked trails.

Elinor

beautiful views and a great place to hike and rock climb.

Wilson Verdugo

Great place to relax

Ivan West

Park is beautiful. Parking is another story...smh. Trails are nice.

Will Drummond

The majestic sounds of nature are a great escape, if only for a moment. This place is awesome!

Meatball Sub

I love to take the Greenway down here and spend an afternoon relaxing on top of the rock climbing cliff reading a book.

Polina F. Snitkovsky

Very pretty, tranquil and pleasantly rugged terrain.

Alex Araya

Great views! Such a beautiful park.

Ashley McGraw

Always a beautiful hike

Kevin Aull

What a beautiful place. Try to go as frequently as possible

Keith Arthur

Great place for a walk along the Brandywine!

April Rataski

Great spot to jog, walk dog, & explore

Dale Spragg

Great walking trails!

Clinard Laney

Nice place to go take a walk.

blazfury

Is good

Ivory Angel Charlemagne

Beautiful trail!

Hazel Werts

Love it

Stacey Marie Malone

Beautiful

L C Leslie

Gunnar Funk

Gorgeous always

isai perez

Love

K T

Good for a run

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Vick100

Beautiful place to visit with the family. If you like the forest, the river, climbing, walking, I invite you to come here. You will not regret it.

Efrain Lara

Excellent place for hiking and meeting nature

Yolanda Miles

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