Why Live in Wawaset
Wawaset, a neighborhood in Wilmington, has a rich history, once home to a fairground and racetrack before being transformed into a residential area by architect Edward L. Palmer Jr. The community features a variety of home styles, including Georgian, English Tudor, Dutch Colonial, French Revival, and Gothic-style townhouses, with prices ranging from $400,000 to $2 million. The verdant streets are lined with pine and oak trees, and residents enjoy outdoor activities at nearby Rockford Park, which offers 104 acres of dog parks, athletic fields, picnic areas, wooded trails, and a historic observation tower. The Bancroft Parkway greenway is popular for dog walks and trips to the Woodlawn Branch Library. The Ed Oliver Golf Club and the University of Delaware Wilmington Campus's Goodstay Center gardens are also local attractions. Dining options along North Union Street include Eclipse Bistro, Merengue House Bar & Restaurant, and Mrs. Robino's Restaurant, with grocery shopping available at Papa’s Food Market and ACME Markets. Trolley Square, 1 1/2 miles away, is known for its pubs, including the Trolley Tap House and the speakeasy Hummingbird to Mars. Wawaset is 2 miles from Downtown Wilmington and 1 1/2 miles from Interstate 95, with DART bus stops along its northern border and Wilmington Airport 8 miles away. The neighborhood is part of the Red Clay School District, with schools offering various programs and a highly involved Parent-Teacher Association.
