Great place for a walk or jog! Dogs and frisbees welcome. Softball field and public restrooms. Annual ice cream social takes place once every summer.
Rockford Park is the hallmark of the Highlands area. The Flower Market is great once a year, but not to be missed are trips to the tops of the tower, and best of all the dog park on the lower section.
It's a park. Nice enough. But it's just a park. Some nice views, but really nothing special. Probably more fun to walk around the neighborhood and see how the 1% live in town.
We visited the Wilmington Flower Market that is being held at Rockford Park. If you have the chance this weekend, you should definitely visit. Lots of activities for young and old- rides, food, games, things to buy and free shows. If you don't make it this year, mark your calendar for next year.Rockford Park is a beautiful park to visit.
Lovely park minutes from downtown Wilmington. If you go on a Sunday, the dog park is busy with lots of great people and their furry friends.
Since I lived within walking distance of Rockford Park for many years, this area is like home to me. The grounds around the tower once belonged to a great grandfather of my husband and the family had lots of tales to tell about it. The land was originally deeded to the city as a place for city dwellers to visit the "country" and have a relaxed picnic on sunny days. The tower was erected to supply the city with water, especially during summer droughts. The park backs up to the Brandywine River and is a favorite climbing and canoeing spot for visitors. The Tower was recently renovated and I believe it can now be visited inside. Don't visit Wilmington without stopping at this lovely oasis in the middle of the Highlands area.
Perfect Park...off leash dog area, hidden trails, lots of open space, great for runners and you get to see the beautifully historical Rockford tower!!!
This park is fabulous and just plain beautiful. When I was a kid growing up in Wilmington I used to ride my bike to this park. The tower was open and running up the steps to the top was great fun.
Just a park with a tower. Go there to relax but don't go there thinking that it's a tourist attraction.
We went to one of the free summer concerts at Rockford Park & Tower. What a fantastic experience! It was a prefect relaxing night. We spread a blanket and brought a picnic dinner with us. We also brought our dogs. Thumbs up! Check the DE State Park website for a schedule of events. I believe they call it the Summer Concert Series. More than one DE state park participates each summer.