Connect with Nature

Jack A. Markell Trail (Photo by Professor Serena Williams).

Get outside

Spending time in nature benefits us both physically and psychologically, leading to cognitive benefits and increased happiness. Environmental neuroscientists suggest that spending time outside can improve learning, memory, and attention.

Delaware Law School’s 34-acre campus includes woods, a stream, walking trails, and basketball courts. Enjoy a hike through the forest, read a book in the gazebo, or connect with friends next to the fountain.

Off campus, the surrounding community offers many opportunities to connect with nature.

Local parks & green spaces

• Alapocas Run State Park (Wilmington, DE) (3.1 miles from campus)
• Bellevue State Park (Wilmington, DE) (5.9 miles from campus)
• Brandywine Creek State Park (Rockland, DE) (3.6 miles from campus)
• Delaware Greenways, including the Jack A. Markell Trail (throughout DE)
• Fox Point State Park (Wilmington, DE) (6.9 miles from campus)
• Longwood Gardens (Kennett Square, PA) (10.8 miles from campus)
• Riverfront Wilmington & the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge (6.5 miles from campus)
• Tyler Arboretum (Media, PA) (12.1 miles from campus)
• White Clay Creek State Park (Newark, DE) (16.5 miles from campus)
• & many more

Rehoboth Beach (Photo by Associate Dean Alice Eakin).

Delaware beaches

Though small in size, the state of Delaware boasts 28 miles of coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. Located within a couple hours of campus, Delaware’s beaches offer six beach towns with year-round events.

Local hiking & outdoor groups

Appalachian Mountain Club (Delaware Valley Chapter)
Sierra Club outings & events (Delaware Chapter)
Wilmington Trail Club