Friends of Killens Pond
Our mission is to enjoy and protect the land within Killens Pond State Park and its management areas to actively participate in the Park’s preservation and improvement.
Fundraising for Killens Pond State Park
The Friends of Killens Pond group helps fund the summer concerts, children’s summer camp scholarships, stipends for Title I school field trips, and other needs for the Park.
We also work on the trails twice a month and maintain the gardens throughout the Park.
We assist the Park in hosting special events throughout the year for all visitors.
Activities for children and adults include Scarecrow Making, Paint by Day, and our Amateur Photo Contest.
If you are interested in events and news regarding Killens Pond State park, consider joining one of our monthly meetings! Anyone is welcome to attend.
Membership in The Friends of Killens Pond State Park is open to anyone who has a sincere interest in the park.
Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month (except December) in the Nature Center. The meetings begin with a meet and greet at 6:30 PM and business discussions start at 7 PM.
As a member, you can:
- Volunteer in unique programs in the park such as summer concerts and scarecrow making…
- Get to know the Friends members and the park staff…
- Learn more about the park, its history and the hopes and plans for the future…
- Have the opportunity to get involved in fundraising efforts…
- Enjoy the park even more!
Delaware State Parks
The Friends of Killens Pond State Park is a member of the Friends of Delaware State Parks.
Friends groups are independent non-profit organizations of community members dedicated to assisting a particular park. Friends groups help with special events and programs, park maintenance, planning, fundraising, staffing the nature centers and advocating for the park.
Friends of Killens Pond 