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Felton, DE
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Killens Pond State Park

5025 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943

302-284-4526

The centerpiece of Killens Pond State Park, conveniently located in central Delaware, is the 66-acre millpond, which was established in the late 1700s. Before the pond was created, the Murderkill River and surrounding hardwood forest were sites of several Native American homes and hunting camps. Killens Pond became a state park in 1965.Activities:BaseballBikingBirdingBoatingCampingCanoeingNature ProgramsDisc GolfFishingGeocachingHikingHorseshoesMeetings/Small ConferencesPicnickingReunions/PartiesSwimming*VolleyballYouth Group Camping*Waterpark onlyAmenities:Baseball FieldsBoat RampBoat RentalsCabinsCamp StoreCampgroundsCanoe LaunchCanoe TrailConference CenterDay Use AreasDay Use Group FacilitiesDisc Golf CourseDrinking WaterDumping StationFirewood SalesFood ConcessionsHorseshoe PitsNature CenterPavilionsPicnic TablesPlayground*RefreshmentsRestroomsShowers/Bath House*Sports Equipment RentalStoreTrailsVolleyball CourtsWater Park***For campers only**Summer onlyFishing and BoatingThe pond is home to largemouth bass, catfish, carp, perch, crappie, bluegills, and pickerel, all of which await the patient angler.* A convenient boat launching ramp is available, and canoes, kayaks, and pedal boats can be rented during the summer. Paddlers will also enjoy the park's water trail up the Murderkill River.Waterpark ThrillsStarting from 54 feet in the air, our two speed slides and two spiral slides with tunnels offer heart-pounding excitement for those who dare! The main pool's zero-depth entrance makes getting in and out easy, and smaller visitors will enjoy the tot pool and tot lot, featuring bubblers, ground water jets, small slides, and a pool-side waterplay system. A food concession and swim shop offer everything you need for a day full of waterpark fun. A separate per-person admission fee is charged at the waterpark.Camping and CabinsThe year-round wooded campground offers electric and water hookups, accommodating both tents and recreational vehicles, as well as a primitive walk-in camping loop for tents only. Family cabins sleep four and feature an efficiency kitchen with an eating area, bedroom, bath with shower, A/C, and heat. The roomier, deluxe Pond View Cottage has extra amenities and an outstanding view of the pondRecreational ActivitiesHiking and biking trails and a cross-country running course wind through several types of habitat featuring native plants and animals. Game courts and ball fields satisfy the athlete, and an 18-hole disc golf course challenges players to test their skill with a flying disc. The park also features playground equipment and picnic areas, and four pavilions are available to reserve for larger group events. Educational and recreational programs are conducted throughout the year at the Killens Pond Nature Center, which also features a permanent exhibit of local reptiles and amphibians and is also available for meetings and private events.Nature PreserveFork Branch Nature Preserve – contains mature upland forest and is the second largest forest tract in the St. Jones River watershed and coastal plain pond wetlands. Barred owls nest in the mature floodplain forest (Barred owls are a species of conservation concern due to the little mature floodplain remaining in Delaware) and it is also home to a variety of migratory and resident birds including Red-shouldered Hawk, another species of conservation concern, Prothonotary Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, White-breasted Nuthatch and Pileated Woodpecker..The preserve is located at the corner of Kenton and West Denneys roads, along the Maidstone Branch in the St. Jones River Watershed.Amenities: Loop Trail (pedestrian only). Parking on site.Acreage: 257 acres

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