It's Saturday evening in New Castle County.
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30 places to pick from, 14 of them good for a rainy day, and 9 events coming up. Or see what's near you. About New Castle County
21 places match in New Castle County
- Farms & zoos Brandywine Zoo Brandywine Park, New Castle County, DE Small, walkable zoo in Brandywine Park that toddlers can finish in an hour; kids 3-17 pay $5-7, under 3 free. All ages $ Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
- Playgrounds Can-Do Playground at Alapocas Run State Park Brandywine Hundred, New Castle County, DE Delaware's first fully accessible Boundless playground, set inside a wooded state park off Route 202 in north Wilmington. Ages 1–12 $ Outdoor Stroller friendly
- Playgrounds Glasgow Park (High5 Playground) Glasgow, New Castle County, DE Large county park off Route 40 with three playgrounds, including the fully fenced High5 adaptive sensory playground. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking Fenced in
- Arboretums & gardens Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (Enchanted Woods) Greenville, New Castle County, DE Du Pont estate with Enchanted Woods, a three-acre fairy-tale children's garden, plus tram tours of the grounds. All ages $$ Indoor & outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
- Playgrounds Banning Park Elsmere / Newport, New Castle County, DE Historic county park near Maryland Avenue with a playground, ponds, ball fields and a dog park. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking
- Parks & trails Bellevue State Park Brandywine Hundred, New Castle County, DE Flat, stroller-friendly loop trail around a pond, plus a playground, gardens and open fields in north Wilmington. All ages $ Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms
- Parks & trails Brandywine Creek State Park Greenville, New Castle County, DE Rolling meadows, stone walls and creekside trails with a nature center, ten minutes north of Wilmington. All ages $ Outdoor Restrooms Shade
- Museums & libraries Brandywine Hundred Library Brandywine Hundred, New Castle County, DE Large county library in Talley Day Park with a story room, weekly Toddler Tales, and a playground right outside. All ages Free Indoor & outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Changing table
- Pools & splash pads Brandywine YMCA Brandywine Hundred, New Castle County, DE Full-service Y in north Wilmington with two indoor pools, swim lessons, and Kids' Club child watch for ages 6 weeks and up. All ages $$ Indoor & outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Changing table
- Farms & zoos Carousel Park & Equestrian Center Pike Creek, New Castle County, DE 217-acre county park in Pike Creek where kids can watch horses at the equestrian center, walk pond trails and use the playground. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
- Farms & zoos Coverdale Farm Preserve Greenville, New Castle County, DE Free working farm preserve in Greenville with animals along a 1.5-mile trail, a farm market and a Saturday farm stroll. All ages Free Outdoor Restrooms Free parking Food nearby
- Museums & libraries Delaware Art Museum Highlands, New Castle County, DE Art museum with a Kids' Corner, outdoor sculpture garden and free admission Thursday evenings April-December; kids 6 and under free. Ages 2–12 $$ Indoor & outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Changing table
- Pools & splash pads Dickey Park Pool Newark, New Castle County, DE Free City of Newark outdoor pool in a neighborhood park with a playground, open summer afternoons Tuesday through Saturday. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
- Pools & splash pads George Wilson Center Pool Newark, New Castle County, DE Free City of Newark outdoor pool next to a playground and community center on New London Road. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
- Arboretums & gardens Hagley Museum and Library Greenville, New Castle County, DE Riverside du Pont powder mill grounds with gardens, a working machine shop, and a hands-on invention gallery. Ages 2–12 $$ Indoor & outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
- Parks & trails Lums Pond State Park Bear, New Castle County, DE Delaware's largest freshwater pond with a nature center, playgrounds, picnic areas and boat rentals near Bear. All ages $ Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Shade
- Arboretums & gardens Mt. Cuba Center Hockessin, New Castle County, DE Native-plant botanical garden in Hockessin with woodland paths, ponds and meadows; open April through November. All ages $$ Outdoor Restrooms Free parking Shade
- Arboretums & gardens Nemours Estate Brandywine Hundred, New Castle County, DE French-style mansion and formal gardens with fountains, a reflecting pool and wide lawns; kids 5 and under free. All ages $$ Indoor & outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Changing table
- Farms & zoos Ramsey's Farm Brandywine Hundred, New Castle County, DE Family farm in north Wilmington with fall weekend hayrides, corn mazes, a pumpkin patch, goats and a barnyard playground. Ages 1–12 $$ Outdoor Restrooms Free parking
- Playgrounds Rockford Park Highlands, New Castle County, DE Hilltop city park with a playground, wide lawns for running, and the landmark Rockford Tower. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking Shade
- Parks & trails White Clay Creek State Park Newark, New Castle County, DE Big Newark-area state park with easy creekside trails, a pond, picnic areas and the Chambers House Nature Center. All ages $ Outdoor Restrooms Shade