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| Oct 27, 2026 | HCA has a strong presence at the Delaware Heritage Festival in Dover | The First State Heritage Park presents the annual Delaware Heritage Festival (formerly Market Fair) on November 7, 2026, on the Dover Green. Multiple Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) museums regularly participate, but sched... |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Delaware State Parks Plants 75,000 Trees to Honor 75th Anniversary | DNREC Secretary Greg Patterson joins staff and partners in planting the 75,000th tree in Delaware State Parks at Trap Pond State Park as part of A Tree for Every Delawarean. / DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation
Liberty Trees Pay Homage ... |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Take the Ultimate Delaware Fall Road Trip | Pumpkin decorating is just one of the fun activities available during festivals at
Delaware State Parks this fall. /DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation photo
Join Delaware State Parks for Fall Events Throughout the 17 Parks
This fall, vi... |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Beach Patrol Helps Earn National Award for Third Year for Sussex County Team | The Delaware State Beach Patrol celebrates a third national championship as part of the Sussex County Lifesaving Team. /Delaware DNREC photo
For the third year in a row, the Sussex County Lifesaving Association won the national championship... |
| Aug 25, 2026 | The Point at Cape Henlopen Oceanside Beach Reopens Sept. 1 to Anglers and Beachgoers | The least tern protection project at The Point on Cape Henlopen resulted in about 150 nests this season. /Delaware DNREC photos
Successful Season Sees Boost in Numbers for Least Terns
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environ... |
| Aug 24, 2026 | DNREC Breaks Ground on Discovery Center for White Clay Creek State Park | The new Discovery Center at White Clay Creek State Park, expected to be completed by DNREC in 2028, will include
educational programming, exhibits, classrooms, a new parking lot, restrooms and staff offices. /Delaware DNREC illustration
The... |
| Jul 28, 2026 | DNREC Introduces Paddle Quest as Statewide Summer Kayak, Paddleboat and Canoe Challenge | Self-service kayak rentals are available on the bayside of Delaware Seashore State Park and include a kayak, paddle and life vest. Photo by DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation.
Paddle your way through Delaware’s scenic waterways, earn pr... |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Black History Highlights from HCA at Woodburn | As part of the First State Historical Park program, Woodburn Hall, the Governor’s Mansion, offers special programs on the first Saturday of every month. On those First Saturdays in the First State the Governor’s Mansion is open for tours fr... |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Brandywine Zoo Adds Year-round Mixed Species Exhibit | The new Hidden Falls exhibit at Brandywine Zoo will include common squirrel monkeys, a prehensile-tail porcupine, Patagonian mara, green iguana and red-footed tortoises. /Delaware DNREC photo.
$2.5 Million Project Funded by Public and Priva... |
| May 22, 2026 | DNREC Debuts New Larger Pool at Killens Pond Waterpark | The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced the opening of the new Killens Pond Waterpark main pool that expands space and features for visitors, enhances visibility for lifeguards and provides more effi... |
| May 15, 2026 | Historic School House Opens at Bellevue State Park | The Mount Pleasant School House at Bellevue State Park was one of the first public schools in Delaware. Photo by DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation
Part of New Investments in the Park
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmenta... |
| May 13, 2026 | Required Reservations for Five Most Popular Drive-on Surf Fishing Beaches Begin May 23 | The popular 3R’s Beach at Delaware Seashore State Park is one of five drive-on beaches that require surf fishing reservations in summer,
while DNREC suspended reservations for seven other drive-on beaches in 2025. Photo by DNREC Division of... |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Fort Delaware Debuts Fort Fest for 75th Anniversary | Celebration Included Historic Marker Dedication and 5K Run
A historic marker was dedicated by the Delaware Public Archives at Fort Delaware for its role in protecting the coast from the Civil War to World War II. Photo by DNREC Division of ... |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Celebrate 2026 Earth Day with Hikes and Volunteer Events at Delaware State Parks | The public is invited to help spruce up state parks at Earth Day events in April. Photo by DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation
Delawareans are invited to celebrate Earth Day with hikes, cleanups, tree plantings and other programs at park... |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Celebrate 2026 Earth Day with Hikes and Volunteer Events at Delaware State Parks | The public is invited to help spruce up state parks at Earth Day events in April. Photo by DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation
Delawareans are invited to celebrate Earth Day with hikes, cleanups, tree plantings and other programs at park... |
| Apr 9, 2026 | DNREC Announces Two New Superintendents for Delaware State Parks | Two new superintendents appointed at Delaware State Parks include Sean Cain at Cape Henlopen and Jackie Kook at Alapocas/Wilmington state parks. DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation photo
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmen... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Controlled Burn to be Scheduled at Brandywine Creek State Park | DNREC and the Delaware Department of Agriculture will conduct a controlled burn at Brandywine Creek State Park to encourage the growth of native wildflowers and grasses and create nesting habitats for grassland birds and pollinators./ DNREC... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | DNREC Closes The Point at Cape Henlopen March 1 to Protect Nesting, Migrating Birds | DNREC will close The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park in spring and summer to protect nesting species, like the piping plover. DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation photo
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Cont... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Fee Season to Begin March 1, Kicking off Year-Long 75th Anniversary Celebration at Delaware State Parks | An annual pass is a cost-effective way to access 17 Delaware State Parks for 75th Anniversary celebrations. DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation photo
To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the award-winning Delaware State Parks system, the... |
| Jan 13, 2026 | DNREC Awards Record Improvement Grants for Local Parks | The town of Laurel received an ORPT grant in 2020 to help build a nature-themed playground in Tidewater Park. Photo by DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control awarded 18 matching ... |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Delaware State Parks Kick Off 75th Anniversary Year with First Day Hikes | To kick off its 75th Anniversary celebration, Delaware State Parks is offering a healthy start with First Day Hikes across the state. First Day Hikes are a nationwide initiative through America’s State Parks that began back in 2012.
“Delawa... |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Enjoy Camping in Delaware State Parks | Fall is the perfect time to get out in the great outdoors for camping in Delaware State Parks. Photo by Delaware State Parks
Delaware offers many opportunities for overnight stays in the great outdoors — including sleeping under the stars i... |
| Oct 24, 2025 | DNREC Reopens Bancroft Bridge, an Important Connector for Wilmington | The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to reopen the Bancroft Bridge, a critical connector between residential areas, Alapocas Run State Park and the Northern Delaware G... |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Rising Costs and Record Demand Are Basis for Discussion of Possible Fee Changes for Delaware State Parks | Coastal state beaches, including Cape Henlopen, Gordons Pond, Deauville Beach, Delaware Seashore and Fenwick Island, had to close 94 times during the 2025 summer season after they reached capacity, one of the many challenges facing Delaware... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | DNREC Hosts Parks for Pollinators with Projects to Save Crops and Gardens | The Monarch butterfly is one of the diminishing species that helps to pollinate crops and gardens worldwide.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is sharing tips to save pollinators ¬ – the bats, insects, birds and ... |
| Jul 11, 2025 | DNREC to Begin Sand Bypass Testing July 14 | This aerial photograph from the 1990s demonstrates how the sand bypass system sucks up water and sand, creating unstable conditions that can include dangerous rip currents. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
Public Must Avoid Active Work Zones ... |
| Jun 30, 2025 | DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation Wins Creative Services Awards | The DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation won two Communicator Awards from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts for its redesigned website and trading card series. /DNREC graphic
Recognized by Industry Leaders for Marketing and Commu... |
| May 16, 2025 | DNREC Reminds Anglers Reservations Are Required for Drive-On Surf Fishing Beaches Weekends and Holidays | Surf fishing reservations for summer weekends and holidays at DNREC’s drive-on beaches can be made starting Tuesday, May 20 at 11 a.m. /DNREC photo
Reservations for Surf Fishing Drive-On Beaches Go Into Effect Saturday, May 24, Memorial Day... |
| Jan 2, 2025 | DNREC Reminds Public: Do Not Sled or Snowboard on Dunes | DNREC reminds residents and visitors not to sled or snowboard on the State’s fragile dune system, which covers coastal areas at Cape Henlopen State Park and Delaware Seashore State Park /DNREC photo
With winter weather ahead, including snow... |
| Nov 27, 2024 | 2025 Delaware State Parks Annual Passes, Surf Fishing Permits to Go on Sale Dec. 3 | Annual Delaware State Parks passes and surf fishing permits will go on sale Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 8 a.m. at all state parks offices and at
DNREC’s Dover campus at 89 Kings Highway. The passes such as above can also be bought online in time for... |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Delaware State Parks Hunting Permits Now on Sale | Permits to hunt in Delaware State Parks may now be purchased online and at more than 40 licensing agents statewide.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that special hunting permits for Dela... |
| May 14, 2024 | DNREC Announces Fees, Passes for Use of Deauville Beach | Following a virtual community meeting and public input through a survey, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s proposed user fees for Deauville Beach have been approved by the Parks and Recreation Council ... |
| Mar 21, 2024 | DNREC to Host Virtual Meeting on Deauville Beach Management Transition and New Entrance Fee Proposal | Deauville Beach will become part of the Cape Henlopen State Park management unit. DNREC will provide lifeguards, parking, beach concessions, tennis courts, public restrooms and beach maintenance. /Delaware DNREC photo
The Delaware Departmen... |
| Feb 14, 2024 | DNREC to Assume Management of Deauville Beach | DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation will assume management of the state-owned Deauville Beach and continue all services currently being provided.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today th... |
| Jan 12, 2024 | DNREC to Close Part of Cape Henlopen State Park Jan. 16, 17 for Managed Deer Hunt | The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that a section of Cape Henlopen State Park will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 16 and Wednesday, Jan. 17 to accommodate a managed deer hunt.
The DNREC Division ... |
| Nov 28, 2023 | DNREC Surf Fishing Permits, Annual Passes on Sale Nov. 28 | Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tag Auction Now Live Through Dec. 7.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will begin sales of 2024 Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits starting at 8 a.m., Tues... |
| Nov 27, 2023 | DNREC Surf Fishing Permits, Annual Passes on Sale Nov. 28 | Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tag Auction Now Live Through Dec. 7.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will begin sales of 2024 Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits starting at 8 a.m., Tues... |
| Jul 11, 2023 | DNREC Adds Protected Acreage Thru Open Space Program | Principal Chief Dennis Coker, Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware, talks with DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin on a tour. /DNREC photo.
A Dozen New Properties Are Now Under Conservation Statewide
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and ... |
| Jun 23, 2023 | State and Federal Protection of Piping Plover Nest to Close Portion of Beach at Gordons Pond on Cape Henlopen | Piping plovers – a federally-listed threatened species and state-listed endangered species – have made a new nest at Gordons Pond in Cape Henlopen State Park, which will result in temporary closure of a portion of the beach for the nesting ... |
| May 5, 2023 | Governor, DNREC Mark Opening of Fort Delaware Projects | Gov. John Carney, DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin, DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation Director Ray Bivens along with DNREC Chief Communications Officer Nikki Lavoie and her son Christopher enjoy the new Heronry Overlook at Fort Delaware... |
| Mar 2, 2023 | DNREC to Host Brandywine Creek State Park Trail Plan Public Meeting | The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host two public meetings to discuss the Brandywine Trail improvement project, which began construction on Feb. 27, on Wednesday, March 15, at 4:00 and 6:30 p.m. at ... |
| Feb 21, 2023 | Delaware State Parks Fee Season Begins March 1 | The DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation went back to annual passes with pictures for 2023. This year’s pass features Fort Delaware State Park on Pea Patch Island. Situated in the middle of the Delaware River, Fort Delaware was initially ... |
| Sep 20, 2022 | DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation Achieves National Accreditation after Rigorous Review | The DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation, now CAPRA accredited, offers something for everyone at its Delaware State Parks, all year long.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Division of Parks and Recreat... |
| Jun 23, 2022 | Historical Affairs programs in July 2022 | (DOVER, Del. — June 23, 2022) — The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will be sponsoring seven special programs during the month of July 2022. A full schedule is included below. Admission is free and open to the public, b... |
| Jun 21, 2022 | Gov. Carney, DNREC Dedicate Jason Beach a Historic Site at Trap Pond State Park | Gov. John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin unveiled a Division of Public Archives historical marker to dedicate Jason Beach as a historic site in recognition of its significance and to coincide with the Juneteenth holiday. Picture... |
| May 27, 2022 | Delaware State Parks Expected to Set Visitation Record | Increased visitation to Delaware State Parks is expected to continue as more people opt for the benefits of being outdoors
After breaking attendance records in 2021, Delaware State Parks is on pace to set another visitors’ attendance mark b... |
| May 25, 2022 | New Tram Path, Other Improvements to Greet Fort Delaware State Park Visitors This Season | A Fort Delaware interpreter entertains visitors with his impression of Rev. Isaac Handy, who spent 15 months at the fort as a political prisoner. Fort Delaware visitors can experience its costumed living history program, which takes people ... |
| Apr 12, 2022 | Governor, Secretaries Dig into Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative | Gov. John Carney joined Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin, Department of Agriculture Secretary Michael T. Scuse and volunteers April 11 to plant trees on farmland recently acquired ... |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Take A Summer Road Trip To Where The Wild Things Are | Man driving open top convertible MG sports car Tim Graham |
| Oct 24, 2019 | 50 underrated state parks across the US that everyone should visit in their lifetime | Blackwater Falls State Park in Davis, West Virginia. John Bilous/Shutterstock
Many state parks across the US offer breathtaking views, diverse wildlife, and a wide range of recreational activities.
You can catch a glimpse of stunning waterf... |
| Jan 26, 2015 | Work Hacks: Urban Bike Project Executive Director Laura Wilburn | Laura Wilburn chose the cycling life when she was just a teenager trying to reduce her carbon footprint. Nowadays, she still seeks a cleaner environment, but with a greater emphasis on teaching younger Delawareans how riding your bike can b... |
