What an absolute gem we found when visiting Wilmington! We happened to visit on the last day that the park volunteers were there for the season (end of October). We met Herb who has so much wisdom and knowledge to share. We spent about an hour with him and it was unforgettable and the best part of our trip. He was born and raised in Wilmington and has seen it change through his many years. He taught us all about the history of the Swedes and Fort Christina as well as that same spot hundreds of years later being part of the Underground Railroad. Next door to the park and fort is a museum called the Kalmar Nyckel and they have sailing rides on the old ship designed to look like the one from Sweden. They also encourage people to volunteer to sign up to learn how to work the sail boat all year round. The boat goes under a draw bridge which is really cool to see.

*Important: When you use your gps it may drop you off right before the entrance to the park and look very industrial and plant like. Just keep going and you will see a large mural. The park is right across the street from the mural. This is a must when the volunteer/park rangers are back and the weather is nice. Make sure to look for Herb!!!

We enjoyed this park that is the site of the first Swedish settlement/fort in North America. Leafy and attractive, but the primary attraction is the memorial sculpture, a gift from Sweden and the blue rocks landing area, the “Plymouth Rock” of Delaware. The ranger was excellent and informative.
I’m hoping they are able to expand this park to tell a greater breadth of experience. Easily paired with Old Swedes Church site and the Kalmar Nickel ship museum.
Don’t forget to observe the beautiful murals opposite the park which add to the storytelling of the settlers.

Great site to learn Delaware (and national) history! Great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Definitely worth a visit!

Historically, it's very interesting. However, the site condition is rather poor. Landscaping is non-existent. Walkway is in bad repair. No amenities of any kind. It's not really aesthetically pleasing. We spoke to a volunteer (very nice) who told us that there is a (loose) plan to refurbish the site. I'm glad because, as I said, this is a very significant historical site, and more people should visit. There is good signage talking about the history of the Swedes landing here. And the monument is very well carved. I hope they spruce up the blue rocks area where the tall ships landed. Definitely visit if you like history, but don't expect too much.

THANK YOU SO MUCH AGAIN HERB FOR GIVING ME A YOUR OF THE GROUNDS, NEVER KNEW THIS PLACE EXISTED AND WAS GLAD I GET TO TELL MY GPOP ABOUT IT WHEN I SEE HIM NEXT AND SEE IF HES EVER HEARD OF IT... GOT SOME REALLY GOOD PICTURES WHILE I WAS THERE TOO SO ENJOY GUYS... ILL BE BACK SOON!!!