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DE |
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Visit Fort DuPont State Park! Named for Rear Admiral Samuel Francis du Pont, the Fort was actively used as a military base from the Civil War through World War II. Following World War II, the Fort was turned over to the State of Delaware and has been used for various purposes, including the Governor Bacon Health Center. Portions of the land were dedicated as a State Park in 1992. |
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DIRECTIONS TO GRASS DALE CENTER FROM THE NORTH: 1. Take I-95 South to Route 1 South to Exit 152. 2. Take a left off the ramp onto Rt. 72. Route 72 turns into Route 9. 3. Keep straight into Delaware City. 4. You will pass Landmarks: Valero Refinery, Valero Gas Station (both on left). 5. Keep straight thru the light and you will pass KathyâÂÂs Crabhouse on right side. 6. Immediately after KathyâÂÂs Crabhouse, go over a small bridge and bear to your right. 7. Follow signs saying Grass Dale Center. 8. Keep straight ü mile and center will be on your right side. FROM THE SOUTH: 1. Take Route 1 North to Exit 152. 2. Take a right off the ramp. 3. That brings you to Route 72. Route 72 turns into Route 9. 4. Keep straight into Delaware City. 5. You will pass Landmarks: Valero Refinery, Valero Gas Station (both on left). 6. Keep straight thru the light and you will pass KathyâÂÂs Crabhouse on your right. 7. Immediately after KathyâÂÂs Crabhouse, go over a little grated bridge and bear to your right. 8. Follow signs saying Grassdale Center. 9. Keep straight ü mile and center will be on your right side. |
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Fort Dupont State Park |
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360112 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=DE&parkId=360112&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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All picnic area reservations at Fort DuPont are from 8am to sunset. |
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Fort DuPont is located just south of Delaware City off Route 9. The park features 322 acres along the scenic Delaware River and the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. |
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Open year-round, the park provides opportunities for passive recreation including picnicking, fishing, and hiking. A self-guided trail is available for visitors to explore the site's rich historic past. For those interested in more active recreation, the park provides both tennis and basketball courts. |