Journey into Fall with a Delaware State Parks Wagon Ride
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 19, 2025
Enjoy an exciting and accessible way to see spectacular fall foliage or star-studded skies on an old-fashioned wagon ride at eight Delaware state parks this fall.
Rising Costs and Record Demand Are Basis for Discussion of Possible Fee Changes for Delaware State Parks
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation is seeking public input at three open houses on the first proposed park pass increase in 10 years to address rising costs and record demand. A recent economic impact study found the system generated $822 million in revenue and 7.4 million in visitors for the state in 2024.
DNREC Hosts Parks for Pollinators with Projects to Save Crops and Gardens
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control provides the Parks for Pollinators program to help save the bats, insects, birds and animals that help provide one-third of the food eaten across the globe.
The Point at Cape Henlopen Opens Aug. 30
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 29, 2025
The oceanside of The Point at Cape Henlopen State will reopen to beachgoers and anglers on Saturday, Aug. 30, after having been closed since to help protect the nesting areas of endangered shorebirds.
Beach Patrol Helps Earn National Title for Second Year
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The Delaware State Beach Patrol helped bring home the national title for the Sussex County Lifesaving Association, with three men and three women among the top five scorers by gender, after a summer of dramatic rescues, medical emergencies and jellyfish.
