Canby Park: Wilmington's Urban Retreat

Getting There

• Public Transport

  From the Wilmington Train Station, take the DART First State bus route 11 towards New Castle. Get off at the stop at W 16th St and Oak St. From there, walk a few blocks south on Oak St until you reach Canby Park, located at 1706 Oak St. A single ride on DART First State bus is approximately $2.00.

• Walking

  If you're starting from the Wilmington Riverwalk, head east until you reach N Market St. Turn left and walk north until the intersection with W 4th St. Turn right onto W 4th St and continue until you reach N Washington St. Turn left on N Washington St and walk until you reach W 12th St. Turn right on W 12th St and walk until you reach N Broom St. Turn left onto N Broom St and continue until you reach W 16th St. Turn right onto W 16th St and follow it until you reach Oak St. Finally, turn left on Oak St and walk until you reach Canby Park at 1706 Oak St.

• Driving

  If you're driving from Brandywine Creek State Park, exit the park and turn onto Route 100 (Kennett Pike) heading south towards Wilmington. After about 2.5 miles, turn left onto Route 52 (Grubb Road). Continue on Grubb Road for about 1 mile until you reach Silverside Road. Turn right onto Silverside Road and continue for about 1.5 miles. Then turn left onto Oak Street. Canby Park will be on your right at 1706 Oak St. Parking is available at Canby Park. Parking is free.