Fort DuPont, named in honor of Rear Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont, is located between the original Delaware City and the modern Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. Along with two other forts of the Harbor Defenses of the Delaware, it defended the Delaware River and the water approach to Philadelphia from 1900 through 1942. The backbone of Fort DuPont’s coastal defense included its rifle, mortar and rapid-fire batteries that can still be seen today.

When you visit Fort DuPont State Park, you can:

• Walk the Riverview Trail and see several of the Batteries. 
• Explore the property and read the signs, explaing the history of the park as a military base from the Civi War through World War II. 
• Access the boat launch and explore the Delaware River or have a quiet picnic.

The portion of the fort that is not in the State Park is currently being redeveloped by the Fort DuPont Redevelopment and Preservation Corporation.

Logistics:
Off Street parking is available.

Hours:
The park is open year-round from 8 a.m. to sunset.

Admission:
In-state: $4 Daily
Out-of-state: $8 Daily

Getting Here:
Address: Wilmington Ave, Delaware City, DE 19706
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