Discover the Natural Beauty of Alapocas Run State Park

Getting There

• Car

  From Lums Pond State Park, head south on State Route 896 (S. Main Street) for about 2 miles until you reach the intersection with State Route 1. Merge onto State Route 1 North. Continue on State Route 1 for about 10 miles. Take exit 7A to merge onto I-95 North toward Wilmington. After about 5 miles, take exit 7 for US-202 North. Continue on US-202 for about 2 miles, then take the exit toward I-95 North. Merge onto I-95 North and take exit 7 for DE-52 toward Greenville. Follow DE-52 for about 2 miles and then turn left onto W Park Drive. Alapocas Run State Park will be on your right.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Alapocas Run State Park via public transportation, you can take the DART First State bus from Lums Pond State Park to Wilmington. Board the bus at the nearest bus stop on Route 896. You will need to transfer to the bus line that goes towards Wilmington. Once in Wilmington, exit the bus at the stop for the Wilmington Train Station. From there, use the DART bus service to catch a bus heading towards the area of Alapocas Run State Park. Make sure to check the DART First State website for the most current schedules and routes. Note that bus fares may vary, so have a few dollars ready for the fare.

• Bicycle

  For those who prefer cycling, you can bike from Lums Pond State Park to Alapocas Run State Park. Start by heading south on State Route 896, then take a right onto State Route 1 North, which has a bike lane. Follow the bike lane along the route until you reach the exit for I-95. You will need to navigate through city streets in Wilmington to reach W Park Drive. Be sure to wear a helmet and use bike lights if you’re traveling during low light conditions.