White Clay Creek State Park — Chambers House
1475 Creek Rd, Newark, DE 19711
Hours
8 AM – sunset
Show the week Hide the week
| Sat | 8 AM – sunset |
|---|---|
| Sun | 8 AM – sunset |
| Mon | 8 AM – sunset |
| Tue | 8 AM – sunset |
| Wed | 8 AM – sunset |
| Thu | 8 AM – sunset |
| Fri | 8 AM – sunset |
Last checked 2026-08-24
- Cost
- Free
- Indoor / outdoor
- Indoor & outdoor
- Typical visit
- 2 hr
Playground, staffed nature center, bandshell and miles of creek trails; big enough to pick one corner and stay there.
Nature center staffed by Friends of White Clay Creek weekends May–Oct. Hollow tree installation for kids. Bandshell for outdoor summer concerts. Full Moon Hikes and Hot Chocolate Hikes monthly in fall/winter. Brunch with Santa each December. Stroller-friendly on paved paths near Carpenter Recreation Area. Park fee $5 residents/$10 non-residents Mar–Nov (increased 2026).
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Admission
Free admission
No per-person admission. Entry is per vehicle — see parking_fee.
Hours, in the venue's words
8:00 AM to sunset daily
Seasonal hours
Park entrance fees apply March 1 - Nov 30. Chambers House Nature Center staffed weekends May-Oct, and selected days in Nov.
Parking
Free lot at Chambers House Nature Center and Carpenter Recreation Area. Fees apply March 1 - Nov 30: $4 DE residents, $8 non-residents per vehicle. Credit cards accepted, cash only if fee booth is open.
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