2026 Delaware State Parks Passes and Permits Go on Sale Dec. 9
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Annual passes provide access to the state’s 17 state parks, including Trap Pond State Park in Laurel and others inland or at the beach. Photo by Delaware State Parks Delaware State Parks will begin the sale of its 2026 park passes and surf fishing permits on Dec. 9. Passes and permits can be purchased online […]
Low-Digit Surf Fishing Plates Auction Starts Nov. 25
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, November 24, 2025
To kick off the 75th anniversary celebration of Delaware State Parks in 2026, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will kick off the annual low-digit surf fishing plate auction on Nov. 25. Get your bid in by Dec. 11 to support efforts to preserve the state’s natural and historic resources and maintain popular recreational opportunities.
Enjoy Camping in Delaware State Parks
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, October 31, 2025
Fall is a great time for camping in Delaware State Parks, with options that include sites for tents, yurts, RVs or beach cottages and homes.
DNREC Reopens Bancroft Bridge, an Important Connector for Wilmington
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, October 24, 2025
The Bancroft Bridge, which links residents and visitors to Alapocas Run State Park, the Delaware Greenway system, and other historic, cultural and recreational opportunities in Wilmington, reopened after being closed since September 2021 due to remnants of Hurricane Ida.
DNREC Breaks Ground on Trap Pond Splash Park
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 20, 2025
DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation broke ground on a new splash zone at Trap Pond State Park, which will delight children and families alike by mid-summer 2026.
