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  Category: Division of Parks and Recreation


DNREC’s Delaware State Parks, Zoo Waive Entry Fees Friday for #OptOutside Movement

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, November 22, 2021

Delaware State Parks has waived state park and zoo entry fees annually on Black Friday since 2015 as part of a the #OptOutside movement. The public is invited to enjoy free entry to Delaware’s state parks and zoo Friday, Nov. 26. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has waived state park and zoo […]




DNREC’s Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tag Auction Starts Nov. 22

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, November 19, 2021

Between Nov. 22 and Dec. 9, bidders will have the option to bid on 15 tags including tags 26, 54, 132, 211, 301, 454 and on nine “choice” categories, ranging from tags 51 to 9999. The highest bidder in each choice category can choose a number, if not already sold, within that category.   The […]




Delaware State Parks Wins National Competition for Excellence

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Gov. John Carney joined Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin today to announce that DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation has won the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) and National Parks and Recreation Association (NRPA) 2021 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.




DNREC to Remove Holts Landing State Park Boat Ramp Dock for Repairs

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, November 12, 2021

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will remove the Holts Landing State Park boat ramp dock next week until spring 2022. The dock was damaged by a storm and a severe low- and high-tide cycle.  The dock will be removed for repairs and will be replaced in the spring. The boat ramp […]




Bancroft Bridge In Need of Substantial Repairs or Replacement After Damage From Flood

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 22, 2021

The Bancroft Bridge in Alapocas Run State Park sustained extensive damage from flooding during the remnant of Hurricane Ida and will need to be substantially repaired or possibly replaced, meaning it will be closed indefinitely.







  Category: Division of Parks and Recreation

DNREC’s Delaware State Parks, Zoo Waive Entry Fees Friday for #OptOutside Movement

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, November 22, 2021

Delaware State Parks has waived state park and zoo entry fees annually on Black Friday since 2015 as part of a the #OptOutside movement. The public is invited to enjoy free entry to Delaware’s state parks and zoo Friday, Nov. 26. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has waived state park and zoo […]




DNREC’s Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tag Auction Starts Nov. 22

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, November 19, 2021

Between Nov. 22 and Dec. 9, bidders will have the option to bid on 15 tags including tags 26, 54, 132, 211, 301, 454 and on nine “choice” categories, ranging from tags 51 to 9999. The highest bidder in each choice category can choose a number, if not already sold, within that category.   The […]




Delaware State Parks Wins National Competition for Excellence

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Gov. John Carney joined Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin today to announce that DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation has won the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) and National Parks and Recreation Association (NRPA) 2021 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.




DNREC to Remove Holts Landing State Park Boat Ramp Dock for Repairs

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, November 12, 2021

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will remove the Holts Landing State Park boat ramp dock next week until spring 2022. The dock was damaged by a storm and a severe low- and high-tide cycle.  The dock will be removed for repairs and will be replaced in the spring. The boat ramp […]




Bancroft Bridge In Need of Substantial Repairs or Replacement After Damage From Flood

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 22, 2021

The Bancroft Bridge in Alapocas Run State Park sustained extensive damage from flooding during the remnant of Hurricane Ida and will need to be substantially repaired or possibly replaced, meaning it will be closed indefinitely.