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Killens Pond State Park
Recreation Areas
Abbott's Mill Nature Center
302-422-0847 www.delawarenaturesociety.org
15411 Abbott's Pond Rd., Milford
Travel back in time by visiting an historic gristmill, strolling along woodland trails, and exploring a scenic pond. The Delaware Nature Society offers programs and events for all ages year-round.
Monday–Friday 9am–4pm.
Abbott's Mill Nature Center
For more information:
Delaware State Parks & Rec.
89 Kings Hwy., Dover, DE 19901
302-739-9220
www.destateparks.com
Silver Lake Recreation Area
STATE RECREATION AREAS 9
From camping to concerts, Delaware State Parks have it all! Terrific outdoor activities for everyone.
Area State Parks
First State Heritage Park at Dover
(also see page 7)
302-739-9194 www.destateparks.com/heritagepark 102 S. State St., Dover
First State Heritage Park at Dover is a group of historical and cultural sites. The sites of the park highlight Delaware's role as the “First State” to ratify the United States Constitution. First State Heritage Park is open year-round, with special tours of the sites given the first Saturday of each month.
Killens Pond State Park
302-284-4526
www.destateparks.com/park/killens-pond/
5025 Killens Pond Rd.
Felton
Centrally located in the heart of Kent County, the park's centerpiece is the 66 acre millpond featuring boating and fishing. Killens Pond makes a perfect home base for exploring the First State. Open year-round, the park's campground and cozy cabins are popular retreats no matter what the season.
The DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor
Reserve
302-422-1329
2992 Lighthouse Rd., Milford
Photo by Jeffrey A. Gordon
The distinctive red-roofed center includes an observation deck with telescopes to view the harbor, bay, and shoreline, and the more than 130 species of fish, shellfish, waterfowl, and birds that populate the area. Outdoor tanks with live, adult horseshoe crabs allow visitors to see and touch one of the longest-surviving creatures on earth. The center is open from 10am until 4pm Wednesday and Saturday in April, Tuesday through Sunday starting May 1 until Aug 31 and Wednesday and Saturday in Sept.
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
302-653-9345
www.fws.gov/refuge/Bombay_Hook/
2591 Whitehall Neck Rd., Smyrna
Over 16,251 acres managed for migrating and wintering waterfowl and migrating shorebirds and songbirds. A 12 mile auto-tour route provides easy viewing of birds located in impoundments and in tidal salt marsh areas. Five short walking trails are located along the auto-tour route.
Silver Lake Recreation Area 302-736-7050
Washington St. and Kings Hwy., Dover
With 182 acres of open space, hardwood, holly, and pine trees, this park has benches, two picnic pavilions, a sandy beach, boat ramp, and a paved walkway. Swimming, boating, and fishing are available. Also, waterskiing is now available at the Silver Lake reservoir. Located in Dover, this park is easily accessible from all locations near and far.
2018
Woodburn/Hall House
STATE RECREATION AREAS