Accessibility Score
3
Situated on Pea Patch Island in the middle of the Delaware River, Fort Delaware was initially constructed in the mid-1800s to protect Wilmington and Philadelphia from enemy attack. Fort Delaware served that role through WWI.
Address
45 Clinton Street, Delaware City, DE 19706
Phone
1-877-98-PARKS
Amenities
Costumed Interpreters, Day Use Area, Day Use Group Facilities, Drink Machines, Drinking Water, Exhibits, Ferry Transport, Gift Shop, Historic Site, Nature Trail, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Snacks*, Visitor Center
Hours
Open April 24 to October 1 , 8am - 4pm
Birding, Hiking, History Tours, Living History Programs, Picnicking, Paranormal Investigations/Ghost Tours(Fall season only), School Field Trips and Outreach, Volunteering
Wheelchair Access
Accessible Camping
Beach Wheelchair
Accessible Swimming
Swimming
Beach
