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Killens Pond Water Park
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Killens Pond Water Park is much more than a pool, it's a whole different way to have fun in the water! Visitors will enjoy exciting interactive water features such as our Floating Lily Pad Fun Walk and small twist slide. At the frog pool and tot lot, small children will delight in bubblers, ground water jets, small slides, and a pool-side waterplay system. Where else can you slide through a frog?
Four water slides will entertain older children and adults for hours. A 54-foot-high climb is the starting point for two jaw dropping speed slides that offer heart-pounding excitement for those who are brave enough to accept the challenge. The blue twist and turn slide is our tamer slide, and our orange tunnel slide will keep you guessing which way you'll turn, drop, and plunge.
There truly is something for every age and ability.
Water park entrance fees Monday - Friday are $8 for those under 48 inches and $10 for those 48 inches and taller. Water Park entrance fee for Saturday, Sunday and Holidays are $10 for those under 48 inches and $12 for those 48 inches and taller. Children 2 years old and under are no longer free.
Prices: 48" & over: $10.00, Children - under 2 years: $8.00, Under 48": $8.00 |
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Waterpark Group Tickets
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Waterpark Admission |
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Moderate
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You must purchase a minimum of 20 admission tickets for the same date to be eligible for the group discount admission ticket. Group tickets are available for purchase Monday - Friday, non-holiday dates only. The price is $8 per person regardless of height.
Killens Pond Water Park is much more than a pool, it's a whole different way to have fun in the water! Visitors will enjoy exciting interactive water features such as our Floating Lily Pad Fun Walk and small twist slide. At the tot pool and tot lot, small children will delight in bubblers, ground water jets, small slides, and a pool-side waterplay system. Where else can you slide through a frog!
Four water slides will entertain older children and adults for hours.A 54-foot-high climb is the starting point for two jaw dropping speed slides that offer heart-pounding excitement for those who are brave enough to accept the challenge. The blue twist and turn slide is our tamer slide, and our orange tunnel slide will keep you guessing which way you'll turn, drop, and plunge.
There truly is something for every age and ability.
Prices: General Admission: $8.00 |
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Waterpark Theme Night
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| Enjoy an evening at the waterpark! There will be games, music, and contests. Dates vary year to year, call the park office at 302-284-4526 for more information. Park entrance fees in effect. Prices: General Admission: $5.00, Age 2 & Under: $0.00 |
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Adult and Child Kayak Paddle
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Kayaking + Canoeing |
1 hr. 30 min.
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Moderate
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| Explore the pond with a young person in your life on our adult and child kayak paddle! Come prepared to get wet. Closed-toed shoes are required and old clothes recommended. For an adult (18+) who is comfortable padding with a child age 7+. All tickets are for a two-person kayak for the adult and child to share. Kayak programs are weather permitting. Online registration ends 22 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-284-4299. Prices: Tandem(Double Kayak) 2 paddlers: $35.00 |
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Beginner Fishing
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Fishing Tour |
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Moderate
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| Want to learn how to fish? Now's your chance! Join us as we guide you through the basics of fishing, like casting, baiting hooks and reeling one in. We will provide rods, but feel free to bring your own if you have one. A valid Delaware non-tidal fishing license will be required for any participant ages 16-65. Online registration ends 22 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-284-4299. Prices: Public: $10.00 |
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Eco-Explorers
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Kid Tour |
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Moderate
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| Eco-explorers programs are a combination of presentations, hands-on activities and hiking. Program will start at the nature center. Pre-registration is mandatory and children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 6-12. Online registration ends 22 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-284-4299. Child fee listed, adult free. Prices: Child (Ages 6 - 12): $6.00, Adult: $0.00 |
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Fire Starting
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Survival/Wilderness |
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Moderate
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| Join a naturalist to learn the basics of safe fire starting, what a fire needs to start, and practice your hand at starting your own small fire! Program will meet at the nature center. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Pre-registration required. Online registration closes 22 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-284-4299. Child fee listed, adult free. Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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First Day Hike at the Fork Branch Nature Preserve
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Hiking Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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| Begin your year on a positive note by immersing yourself in the tranquil beauty of our 325-acre preserve at Fork Branch Nature Preserve, surrounded by nature's splendor. Participants will park at the Maple Dale Country Club and then be shuttled to the preserve for a leisurely walk along the one-mile loop trail. Encounter majestic mature forests, towering trees, and the soothing sounds of wildlife. Let the natural beauty of our preserve inspire a healthier, happier year ahead surrounded by the wonders of Fork Branch Nature Preserve. Free but registration required, limited space. Prices: Free: $0.00 |
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Forest Bathing
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Nature Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Moderate
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| The walk will provide a taste of the healing and wellness benefits of forest bathing. We will move slowly and cover a short distance, connecting to nature with an open heart and with our senses through a series of guided, sensory invitations. Research has shown that 'bathing in the environment of the forest' has many positive health benefits. The process of re-remembering and re-knowing our bodily connection to nature can lead to reduced stress, a decrease in blood pressure, a reduction in anxiety & depression and an increased feeling of comfort and calm. This program will be led by Jane M. Wandless, ANFT Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Call 302-284-4299 or email DNREC_KPSPNatureCenter@delaware.gov to register. Prices: General Admission: $20.00 |
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Guided Kayak Paddle
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Kayaking + Canoeing |
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Moderate
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| Enjoy a guided kayak tour of the pond! You will get wet. Closed-toed shoes are required, and old clothes are recommended. For ages 13+. Previous paddling experience recommended; must be comfortable paddling. Don¿t forget your water and flashlight. Kayak programs are weather permitting. Online registration ends 22 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-284-4299. $20 per paddler Prices: Adult: $20.00, Child(Age 13+): $20.00 |
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Harvest Havoc: Pumpkin Carving
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Special Event Tour |
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Easy
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| Try out your spooky or friendly pumpkin carving skills. Directions, tools and carving templates will be provided but of course feel free to make your own design. All pumpkin carving mess is cleaned up by park staff! Program will meet at Campground Pavilion 4. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-284-4299. Prices: Public: $10.00 |
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It's a Great Pumpkin
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Nature Tour |
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Easy
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| Join a naturalist to discover the life cycle of a pumpkin. Children will learn how pumpkins grow and take a look at what is inside them. Then everyone will get the opportunity to get creative with a pumpkin! Program will be held at the nature center. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-284-4299. $10 per participant
Prices: Public: $10.00 |
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Live Reptile and Amphibian Show!
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Nature Tour |
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| They are scaly, slimy and alive! Meet some of our native reptiles and amphibians for family fun and learning. Program meets at the nature center. Pre-registration required. Online registration ends 22 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-284-4299. Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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Microscope Mania
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Science Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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| Join us as we learn how to use a microscope. We will learn what microscope are used for, how to use them, and get to look at some items in a way that you may have never seen before! Pre-registration is required. Call the nature center 302- 284-4299 to register. $6/person Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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Night Programs
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Hiking Tour |
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Moderate
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| Explore the park after dark! Join naturalists to explore different aspects of our natural world. Exact meeting location will be provided after registration. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-284-4229. Prices: General Admission: $8.00 |
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Ornament Making
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Art Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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| Looking to add some unique ornaments to your holiday tree or searching for last-minute gift ideas? Join us at Killens Pond for a fun and creative session! We'll be crafting beautiful decorations using wood cookies and other natural materials. Come get artsy with us and bring home some handmade holiday cheer! Program meets at the nature center. Pre-registration required. Online registration ends 22 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-284-4299. Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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Preserving Petals
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Art Tour |
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Easy
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| Looking for a new art piece for your wall? Learn how to press and preserve flowers for years to come. Some flowers will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. You will get to take home your own flower press. Program meets at the nature center. For ages 10 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 22 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-284-4299. $20 per participant. Prices: General Admission: $20.00 |
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Public Wagon Ride
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Hayride Tour |
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| Enjoy a 40-minute trip around the fields and forests of the campground on a wagon ride. There will be no hay on the benches. We suggest bringing a blanket for warm and padding. Weather permitting. Wagon ride meets at the campground. Online registration ends 22 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-284-4229. Prices: General Admission: $7.00 |
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Puppies In The Pool
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Waterpark Admission |
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Moderate
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| Killens Pond State Parks Annual Puppies In The Pool Event. Prices: Primary Owner: $7.00, Additional Owner: $3.00 |
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Shelter Building
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Survival/Wilderness |
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Moderate
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| Join naturalists for an informative session on wilderness survival. Learn the basics and preparation for shelter building! Open to all ages, wear outdoor clothes. This program is held at the Nature Center. Space is limited; pre-registration required. Call 302-284-4299 for more information or to register. $5 per person Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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Skull Detectives
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Nature Tour |
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Easy
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| Have you ever found a skull in the woods? Were you able to tell what kind of animal it belonged to? Join us for a crash course on ways you can identify animal skulls! Program will be held at the nature center. Pre-registration is mandatory. Ages 6+. Online registration ends 22 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-284-4299.
Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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Something Fishy: Fish Dissection
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Science Tour |
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Easy
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| We will be getting a hands-on look at the external and internal anatomy of a fish to see what makes them so special. Program will be held at the nature center. Pre-registration is mandatory. Ages 8+. Online registration ends 22 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-284-4299. Child fee listed, adult free.
Prices: Child: $10.00 |
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Tales and Trails
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Kid Tour |
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Moderate
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| Program will be held at the nature center. Each program will have a story and activity component. Come prepared for hands-on activities both inside and outside. Pre-registration is mandatory and an adult must be present for the duration of the program. Ages 3 -6. Online registration ends 22 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-284-4299. Prices: Child (Age 3 - 8): $6.00, Adult: $0.00 |
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Tubular Turtles
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Nature Tour |
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| How do turtles live both in water and on land? Do they really live for a 100 years? Why do they have shells? We will answer these and more questions in this program all about turtles. This program includes appearances by our ambassador turtles. Online registration ends 22 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-284-4299. Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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Wetland Critters
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Nature Tour |
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Easy
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| Enjoy a naturalist-led program which includes a close-up look at some of our nature center resident reptiles and amphibians! Program meets at the nature center. Online registration ends 22 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-284-4299. Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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