Abbott’s Mill Nature Center sits on a 376-acre piece of Milford Millponds Nature Preserve and features beautiful trails. You’ll also find a Visitor’s Center with a designated kids’ corner, live animals to get up close with, and a historic working gristmill. 

At the Nature Center, you can enjoy a wide range of activities, such as pet-friendly trail hikes, kayak rentals on the site’s 20-acre pond, and an accessible boardwalk for people with physical disabilities following the streams to a picnic area. View the Abbott’s Mill activities calendar for details on current events and programs.

If you are interested in outdoor activities in the Nature Center or at the dozens of nearby parks and outdoor spaces, Abbott’s Mill provides an extensive list of kid friendly ideas for your use anywhere in the area. The Delaware Nature Society staff organize events and festivals from biannual native plant sales to international tours of Iceland or Mexico. Check out these nature excursions on the eco-tours page for dates and itineraries. 

The Abbott’s Mill Nature Center is a perfect variety of excursions for anyone who wants a hands-on exploration of the preserved nature right here in Milford.

If you’re following the Delaware History Trail, Abbott’s Mill Nature Center is one of the locations on it! 

Logistics:
There is off-street parking in the Abbott’s Mill Nature Center parking lot.

Hours:
The Abbott’s Mill Nature Center trails are open from dawn to dusk daily. Visitor Center hours can fluctuate from the posted hours listed below – please call ahead to confirm whether it will be open when you come (302-422-0847).

Wednesday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Getting Here:
15411 Abbotts Pond Rd, Milford, DE 19963
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