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.

Today was a wonderful celebration of New Sweden's Day. Clean, beautiful, rich with culture.

It is New Schweden tage im Park. Es ist kalt and sehr windig aber an ok vibe to see a bit of Wilmingtons History. The park is more like a space for gatherings rather than for like kids. Lot of room to run around however if you do have kids.

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