Killens Pond
- Typical depth
- 5-5 ft
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Allowed
It typically runs 5 ft deep. Entry fee: Park entry Mar 1-Nov 30: DE $5/day, out-of-state $10/day. Killens Pond is a lake cove in Kent County, Delaware.
Closures and warnings
Pets are not allowed at Killens Pond Waterpark. Pets elsewhere in the park must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet except in the off-leash dog area. Glass containers are not allowed in the waterpark. As of September 30, 2026.
Before you swim
| Clothing | Swimsuit required |
|---|
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Lake cove |
| Typical depth | 5-5 ft |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | None |
| Lifeguards | Waterpark open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day; two daily sessions with lifeguards on duty. |
| Water clarity | Supervised chlorinated waterpark pools; DNREC 2026 main pool renovated with max depth of five feet and zero-depth entry. |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Parking | Killens Pond State Park / Waterpark, 5025 Killens Pond Rd, Felton, DE 19943. |
| Fee | Park entry Mar 1-Nov 30: DE $5/day, out-of-state $10/day; waterpark separate (weekdays under 48" $8 / 48"+ $10). |
| Hours | Park open daily 8:00 a.m. to sunset; waterpark sessions 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 2:00-6:00 p.m. (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day). |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Seasonal closure | Killens Pond Waterpark open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day (weekends only Memorial Day to mid-June and mid-August through Labor Day). |
| Managed by | Delaware State Parks (Killens Pond State Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Swimming is at Killens Pond Waterpark (slides, main pool with zero-depth entry, baby pool, tot lot); pond used for paddling and fishing; nature center; campground and cabins. |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Allowed |
| Glass | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Killens Pond open?
Pets are not allowed at Killens Pond Waterpark. Pets elsewhere in the park must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet except in the off-leash dog area. Glass containers are not allowed in the waterpark. As of September 30, 2026. Seasonal closure: Killens Pond Waterpark open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day (weekends only Memorial Day to mid-June and mid-August through Labor Day). Hours: Park open daily 8:00 a.m. to sunset; waterpark sessions 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 2:00-6:00 p.m. (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day).
How deep is Killens Pond?
Killens Pond typically runs 5 ft deep.
Can you swim at Killens Pond?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Killens Pond. No current is reported here. Lifeguards: Waterpark open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day; two daily sessions with lifeguards on duty.
How do you get to Killens Pond?
The road in is paved. Parking: Killens Pond State Park / Waterpark, 5025 Killens Pond Rd, Felton, DE 19943.
Do you need a reservation for Killens Pond?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Killens Pond?
The fee is Park entry Mar 1-Nov 30: DE $5/day, out-of-state $10/day; waterpark separate (weekdays under 48" $8 / 48"+ $10).
Is Killens Pond clothing optional?
No. Swimsuits are required at Killens Pond.
Nearby
Nearby
Public land
Killens Pond is inside Killens Pond State Park .
Sources
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- https://www.destateparks.com/park/killens-pond/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName / access.parking / access.hours, rules.camping / swimmingAllowed / entryType / current none / roadSurface / permitRequired false)
- https://www.destateparks.com/passes-permits-and-fees/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.fee)
- https://www.destateparks.com/waterpark/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.hours / seasonalClosure / fee waterpark rates / lifeguardSeason / amenities.note / clothing swimsuit_required / glass not_allowed)
- https://news.delaware.gov/2026/05/22/dnrec-debuts-new-larger-pool-at-killens-pond-waterpark/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs swimmerNotes.typicalDepthFt / waterClarityNote)
- https://www.destateparks.com/pets-in-the-parks/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs rules.dogs / hazardNote)
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