Killens Pond is a 66-acre millpond in Kent County, Delaware, created in the mid-1700s when the Murderkill River was dammed to power grist and sawmills. The pond offers a calm paddling experience ideal for both beginners and experienced paddlers, with rentals (kayaks, canoes, and pedal boats) available from mid-June through mid-August daily, and weekends only from mid-August to mid-October. Outside these periods, paddlers are welcome to launch their own watercraft at any time.

Access is via the boat dock near the nature center, with an ADA-accessible elevated boardwalk connecting the boat rental area to the boat ramp. The pond's calm waters and modest size make it particularly suitable for families and casual paddlers. A new state-of-the-art elevated boardwalk along Killens Pond Road provides additional fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Wildlife viewing is a highlight, with resident nesting bald eagles often visible perched in the tall pines along the pond's edge or circling overhead. Paddlers can also spot various waterfowl, wading birds, and a small stand of bald cypress trees near where the pond approaches the Murderkill River. The pond supports diverse aquatic life, including bass, crappie, sunfish, chain pickerel, and American eel.

The pond is part of the larger 1,488-acre Killens Pond State Park, which offers additional amenities including a nature center, camping facilities, and hiking trails. The 2.6-mile Pondside Trail follows the pond's circumference, offering multiple viewpoints for paddlers to orient themselves. The park offers guided kayak tours led by naturalists, which provide opportunities to learn about the pond's ecology and history.

Entry fees are $4 for Delaware-registered vehicles and $8 for out-of-state vehicles. The park is open daily from 8:00 AM until sunset.