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Bellevue State Park
State Park Information
Trails
In the Nelson Unit, four trails provide a variety of hiking opportunities. One trail leads out to scenic overlook of the Mississippi, one winds past Indian burial mounds, one wanders through a restored prairie and a "Garden Sanctuary for Butterflies" and
one takes you past an old limestone rock quarry.
The Dyas Unit encompasses almost 4 miles of foot trails, scenic overlooks - stream with beaver dams and
aquatic and other wildlife. In winter, bald eagles concentrate to feed - the open waters below Lock and Dam 12. Pileated woodpeckers are occasionally seen in isolated areas.
Picnicking
More Info
Bellevue State Park 800 Carr Road Wilmington, DE 19809 Voice (302) 761-6963 FAX (302) 761-6951 Tennis Center (302) 798-6686 Equestrian Stables (302) 798-2407 Arts Center (302) 793-3046 Events
Locator map and links to all the state parks in Delaware. From the Delaware State Parks official web
Overview of Delaware State Parks Bellevue State Park Brandywine Creek State Park Brandywine
Nature Programs
The South Bluff Nature Center in the Nelson Unit contains a variety of interesting displays on the plants -imals and geology of Bellevue State Park. The center is open seasonally and offers a variety of programs in the summer.
The center is a remodeled golf course country club, rebuilt with mostly donated labor and supplies. It has been open to park visitors since its dedication in 1984. It is open 100 to 400 pm Saturdays, Sundays and
Holidays and
by appointment. Hours may vary depending on volunteer and staff availability.
The "Garden Sanctuary for Butterflies" is located nearby. This unique area contains over one hundred separate plots, each featuring plants which provide food and habitat for butterflies. A network of pathways allows visitors to walk through the garden and see a wide variety of butterflies as well as enjoy the beautiful array of flowers and the pond in the center.
High bluffs with scenic views of the Mississippi River, 770 acres with timbered walking trails - unique butterfly sanctuary and an enclosed nature center are just some of the features that make Bellevue State Park so special. Located just south of the picturesque town of Bellevue, the park offers spectacular views of the river, the wildlife and
the unique butterfly garden.
The park lies in two separate tracts. The Nelson Unit is at the immediate south edge of Bellevue on U.S. 52 -top a 300 foot limestone bluff. The Dyas Unit is two miles further south on U.S. 52.
Bellevue State Park