Blue Ball Barn

This extraordinary barn, built in 1914 by Alfred I. duPont, is named after the Blue Ball Tavern, an inn and meeting house, that was once located near the property. The Blue Ball Barn is the centerpiece of the new Alapocas Run State Park, and an example of the preservation and adaptive reuse of an historic structure.

Renovations have created a multifunctional conference and gallery space, featuring meeting rooms, a large banquet room and a secluded courtyard for intimate gatherings. With the Delaware Folk Art Collection as your backdrop, your occasion is certain to be memorable and unique.

Delaware Folk Art Collection

The Delaware Folk Art Collection showcases the work of more than 50 artists. The collection, on permanent exhibit at the Blue Ball Barn, reflects Delaware's local cultures.

LEED Building

The newly-renovated Blue Ball Barn is a LEED-certified building. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system has been widely embraced as the environmentally-friendly building design standard. The Blue Ball Barn is the first public building in Delaware to receive this certification. These "green" building practices save money and resources and provide healthier environments for employees and visitors.

Can-Do Playground

The 27,000 square foot Can-Do Playground, is the first Boundless Playground™ in Delaware. Designed to be accessible to every child, regardless of physical, mental and sensory abilities, the playground was made possible with the help of six Wilmington-area Rotary Clubs.