Mary Vessels Park

Mary Vessels Park is located at 114 East Third Street in Lewes, Delaware. It can be found with ease by taking Market or Front Street, since it is on the corner of both. Mary Vessels Park is a location for rest, relaxation, and ice cream. The park has been designed to be an area for pedestrians to walk or sit to watch others pass by. There is a gazebo, which is surrounded by huge magnolia trees that offer plenty of park shade.

Mary Vessels Park was named after Ms. Mary Vessels. She was the first chair person for Lewes Park and Recreation Committee. The park was named after her in honor of her community service. She died suddenly at an early age and thus those left behind felt the park should be named after her. She helped begin the rehabilitation of 2nd street, which is now the Lewes shopping district downtown. The park is artistically landscaped with native flowers to add to the lush green lawns and magnolia trees. The park has paved pathways to make it more comfortable for walking in. Adults and children alike come to visit the park area to relax and enjoy the outdoor weather.