A resident of Christina Park described the need for the services in the community. Alfonzo describes himself as the Ambassador of the Park and prefers the term City Camper vs. unhoused or homeless.
Community resident confirms Christina Park needs additional support to address abandoned personal property, trash removal, restroom cleanliness, and other basic services.
WILMINGTON, Del. (Jan. 6, 2026) — The City of Wilmington is formalizing the growth of the Christina Park unhoused community and expanding on-site services through a new partnership with Friendship House of Delaware, city officials announced Tuesday.
Mayor John Carney said the agreement places Friendship House in charge of daily management of the city-sanctioned community at Christina Park, which is now the only location in Wilmington where camping is permitted for people experiencing homelessness.
Christina Park was temporarily designated in October 2025 as part of the city’s response to a rising street-unhoused population. City officials estimate more than 600 people are unhoused in Wilmington and nearly 1,600 statewide. Rather than displace residents living outdoors, the city chose to formalize the site as a managed, temporary community focused on safety, sanitation, and access to services while longer-term housing solutions are developed…