Named for its centerpiece, the 66-acre Killens Pond, here you’ll find a waterpark, various watercraft rentals and the popular Pondside Loop Trail. The Lenape people once lived here, and the pond was created when the Murderkill River was dammed to power grist and sawmills. It is now home to a variety of fish, including bass, crappie and sunfish.
The new state-of-the art elevated boardwalk allows pedestrians and bikers a safe passage along Killens Pond Road while benches and bump outs allow for wildlife watching and fishing. Kayakers and boaters can launch from the boat launch at the far end of the walkway.
The waterpark features four tall slides, a main pool and baby pool, and a tot lot. The campground provides a reprieve in the woods and Delaware’s State tree, the American Holly, is plentiful. Visitors to the park’s nature center can see live animal exhibits that feature native reptiles and amphibians. The Pileated Woodpecker, Prothonotary Warbler and Barred Owl can often be heard in the woods at the park.
There is also a very popular campground with facilities that range from cabins to walk-in remote camp sites. Check out their camping information online.
Logistics:
Parking is available
Park Hours:
Open year-round from 8:00am to Sunset.
For information on other faciltiies including the water park, nature center and boat rentals, please visit the Killens Pond State Park website.
Admission:
$4 entrance fee for in-state residents and $8 for out-of-state visitors. Fees are charged March 1 – November 30.
Getting Here:
Address: 5025 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE 19943
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Delaware Greenways extends its thanks to the Delaware Department of Transportation, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and Delaware Tourism Office for their generous support in the development of the Delaware Bayshore Byway website.
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