Wilmington Park
Wilmington Park was the home field of the Delaware Blue Hens in Wilmington, Delaware. It opened in 1940 and held 7,000 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1952).
Minor league ballpark of the Wilmington Blue Rocks where Delaware played home games from midway through 1940 until Delaware Stadium opened in Newark in 1952. It was demolished in 1962 or 1963 for a shopping center;
Stadium facts
- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Status
- Demolished
- Opened
- 1940
- Closed
- 1952
- Capacity
- 7,000
- Teams
- Delaware Blue Hens (1940–1951)
Teams that played here
- Delaware Blue Hens (FBS), 1940–1951
Stadiums near Wilmington Park10
- 1FBSDelaware Stadium — Delaware Blue Hens 11 mi
- 2FormerFrazer Field — Delaware Blue Hens 13 mi
- 3FormerJohn F. Kennedy Stadium — Philadelphia Eagles 21 mi
- 4FormerVeterans Stadium — Philadelphia Eagles & Temple Owls 22 mi
- 5FCSVillanova Stadium — Villanova Wildcats 22 mi
- 6FormerShibe Park — Philadelphia Eagles 26 mi
- 7FormerBaker Bowl — Philadelphia Eagles 26 mi
- 8FCSFranklin Field — Penn Quakers 26 mi
- 9NFLLincoln Financial Field — Temple Owls & Philadelphia Eagles 26 mi
- 10FormerTemple Stadium — Temple Owls 29 mi
Questions about Wilmington Park
Who played at Wilmington Park?
Wilmington Park was home to the Delaware Blue Hens (1940–1951).
When did Wilmington Park open?
Wilmington Park opened in 1940.
Is Wilmington Park still standing?
No. Wilmington Park has been demolished.
How many fans did Wilmington Park hold?
Wilmington Park held about 7,000 fans.
What football stadiums are near Wilmington Park today?
Delaware Stadium (Delaware Blue Hens) is about 11 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org.