Alapocas Run State Park
It's hard to imagine a lush getaway, situated in the heart of Wilmington, near transportation and major roadways. But, once you discover it, you will return to this park again and again.continue reading
It's hard to imagine a lush getaway, situated in the heart of Wilmington, near transportation and major roadways. But, once you discover it, you will return to this park again and again.
Located next to Armatage School, it's surrounded by prairie and features baseball, soccer and football fields, seven softball diamonds, hockey and ice rinks, four tennis courts and a Tier 1 skateboard park. The park has a fabulous playground with swings of every type. Challenge the climbing wall and ride the slides.
This park, bounded by Beach Channel Drive, Beach 32nd Street, Dwight Avenue, and Norton Avenue, offers a playground with climbing equipment, safety surfacing, and spray showers. Athletic facilities include handball courts, three basketball courts, six tennis courts, and a large baseball field located near the water. There is a sitting area, an area with terraced steps, and a comfort station.…
Bilger’s rocks is a geological wonder, Surrounded by an enchanting forest of flora and fauna. It is open to the public on a year around basis and maintained by a non-profit group of volunteers. It is a unique and permanent attraction that affords a quality and inexpensive adventure in the great outdoors. Check website for details.
The Black Rock Desert - High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area (NCA) hosts a multitude of recreational opportunities within its 800,000 acres. It encompasses nearly 120 miles of emigrant trails, the Black Rock Desert, and High Rock Canyon. The most popular attractions are the Black Rock Desert playa, the narrow gorge of High Rock Canyon, the natural hot…
The website states Boardman Park "provides and preserves 227 acres of fertile green space located in the heart of Boardman, Ohio, that is not only a sanctuary for numerous species of plants and animals, but also is a recreational haven for the Community it serves." As well as dog and people friendly hike/ski trails, the park is also home to…
The park includes a jogging path, wood benches, a large climbing structure and a one-mile bicycle path running from Gunn High School to Arastradero Road.
Located on Brooklyn's waterfront under the Brooklyn Bridge and across from the southern tip of Manhattan, this small gem of a park offers breathtaking views. Visitors stop and gaze at the postcard-perfect sights of New York City while sitting on the park's steps or picnicking on its grass. The smaller and more restless set appreciate the playground, where the park's…
The Cañón de San Cristóbal Natural Protected Area (CSCNPA) is located in the municipalities of Barranquitas and Aibonito, at an elevation ranging from 748 feet (227.8 m) to 2,140 feet (652.2 m) in Puerto Rico’s Metro-Central Region. The area owes its name to its most outstanding topographic feature, the Cañón de San Cristóbal (San Cristóbal Canyon). Extending for approximately 5.6…
Castle Rocks is a dramatic geological area of granite spires and monoliths similar to its larger neighbor, City of Rocks, to the north. The 1,440-acre Ranch Unit encompasses a portion of the rocks, as well as remnants of its ranching history, Indian pictographs, and superb recreational opportunities. This unit includes two picnic areas, miles of multiple-use trails, and excellent sport…