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  Category: Division of Parks and Recreation


Delaware State Parks Fee Season Begins March 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Thursday, February 29, 2024

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds visitors to Delaware State Parks that 2024 entrance fees will be in effect starting Friday, March 1 through Nov. 30.




Controlled Burn at Brandywine Creek State Park Aims to Boost Native Wildlife and Plant Growth

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Parks and Recreation | Forest Service | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is working with the Delaware Department of Agriculture to execute a controlled burn at Brandywine Creek State Park in February or March. This prescribed burn will help manage nearly 30 acres of meadowland near the park’s nature center.




DNREC to Assume Management of Deauville Beach

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 14, 2024

 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 that it will assume day-to-day management of Deauville Beach from the city of Rehoboth Beach for the 2024 season. DNREC and the city […]




Woman Arrested for Vehicular Assault on a Natural Resources Police Officer

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Delaware Natural Resources Police arrested a Wilmington woman on the charge of multiple criminal and traffic offenses on Jan. 29, 2024.




DNREC to Close Part of Cape Henlopen State Park Jan. 16, 17 for Managed Deer Hunt

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 12, 2024

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 of Parks and Recreation will close the park’s main entrance for the managed hunt, meaning bay and […]







  Category: Division of Parks and Recreation

Delaware State Parks Fee Season Begins March 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Thursday, February 29, 2024

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds visitors to Delaware State Parks that 2024 entrance fees will be in effect starting Friday, March 1 through Nov. 30.




Controlled Burn at Brandywine Creek State Park Aims to Boost Native Wildlife and Plant Growth

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Parks and Recreation | Forest Service | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is working with the Delaware Department of Agriculture to execute a controlled burn at Brandywine Creek State Park in February or March. This prescribed burn will help manage nearly 30 acres of meadowland near the park’s nature center.




DNREC to Assume Management of Deauville Beach

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 14, 2024

 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 that it will assume day-to-day management of Deauville Beach from the city of Rehoboth Beach for the 2024 season. DNREC and the city […]




Woman Arrested for Vehicular Assault on a Natural Resources Police Officer

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Delaware Natural Resources Police arrested a Wilmington woman on the charge of multiple criminal and traffic offenses on Jan. 29, 2024.




DNREC to Close Part of Cape Henlopen State Park Jan. 16, 17 for Managed Deer Hunt

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 12, 2024

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 of Parks and Recreation will close the park’s main entrance for the managed hunt, meaning bay and […]