Brandywine Park in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
North Memories of Brandywine Park
Brandywine Park was created more than a century ago and has remained a quiet refuge in the heart of Wilmington ever since.
In 1881, local businessman William Poole Bancroft recognized that the growing city of Wilmington had no public open spaces. He helped to buy a mile of land along the Brandywine River for a park. Bancroft believed in well-planned communities that balanced nature with development. With the help of Frederick Law Olmstead, the respected designer of New York's Central Park, a site surrounded by the growing industrial city, was transformed into a park that offered tree shaded walks and wooded slopes for the public to enjoy.
Brandywine Park, now part of the Wilmington State Parks, has seen many changes since it opened in 1883. Several bridges, a rose garden, zoo, a fountain, stadium and monuments, have added to the park's natural attractions. Looking to the future in this new century, Brandywine Park remains what it has been for more than a hundred years—a place for quiet memories.
Erected by Delaware State Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Delaware State Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 39°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eastern Hemlock (a few steps from this marker); Black and White Ruffed Lemur (within shouting distance of this marker); Radiated Tortoise (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ameraucana (about 300 feet away); Barred Rock (about 300 feet away); Delaware Blue Hen (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Radiated Tortoise (about 300 feet away); Red Panda Conservation (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
