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  Category: Division of Parks and Recreation


DNREC to Temporarily Close Delaware State Parks Nature Centers Starting Dec. 14

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, December 11, 2020

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that it will close all nature centers within Delaware State Parks starting Monday, Dec. 14 through Jan. 11, 2021, to limit the spread of COVID-19.




Delaware State Parks Annual Passes, Surf-Fishing Permits on Sale Dec. 16

Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, December 10, 2020

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that the sale of 2021 Delaware State Parks Annual Passes and Surf-Fishing Permits will begin Wednesday, Dec. 16. This year, the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation instituted several upgrades that will allow for more efficient fulfillment of passes and permits. Annual Passes Annual […]




Killens Pond State Park to Close to Public Saturday for Cross Country State Meet

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Killens Pond State Park to Close to Public Saturday for Cross Country State Meet Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close Killens Pond State Park Saturday, Dec. 5 for the 2020 Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) Cross Country state championship races. The park will reopen at 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. For […]




DNREC’s Low-Digit Surf-Fishing Tag Auction Starts Black Friday

Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 25, 2020

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will auction Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tags starting Black Friday, Nov. 27, at 9 a.m., at www.usgovbid.com. Between Nov. 27 and Dec. 10, bidders will have the option to bid on 12 tags including tags 25, 105, 206, 416, 451 and 469, and on six “choice” categories, ranging […]




DNREC’s State Parks, Zoo Waive Entry Fees on Black Friday

Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, November 23, 2020

#OptOutside Movement Draws Thousands Outdoors Each Year The public is invited to enjoy free entry to Delaware’s state parks and zoo Friday, Nov. 27. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has waived state park and zoo entry fees annually on Black Friday for as part of a the #OptOutside movement. More than 7,000 […]







  Category: Division of Parks and Recreation

DNREC to Temporarily Close Delaware State Parks Nature Centers Starting Dec. 14

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, December 11, 2020

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that it will close all nature centers within Delaware State Parks starting Monday, Dec. 14 through Jan. 11, 2021, to limit the spread of COVID-19.




Delaware State Parks Annual Passes, Surf-Fishing Permits on Sale Dec. 16

Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, December 10, 2020

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that the sale of 2021 Delaware State Parks Annual Passes and Surf-Fishing Permits will begin Wednesday, Dec. 16. This year, the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation instituted several upgrades that will allow for more efficient fulfillment of passes and permits. Annual Passes Annual […]




Killens Pond State Park to Close to Public Saturday for Cross Country State Meet

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Killens Pond State Park to Close to Public Saturday for Cross Country State Meet Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close Killens Pond State Park Saturday, Dec. 5 for the 2020 Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) Cross Country state championship races. The park will reopen at 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. For […]




DNREC’s Low-Digit Surf-Fishing Tag Auction Starts Black Friday

Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 25, 2020

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will auction Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tags starting Black Friday, Nov. 27, at 9 a.m., at www.usgovbid.com. Between Nov. 27 and Dec. 10, bidders will have the option to bid on 12 tags including tags 25, 105, 206, 416, 451 and 469, and on six “choice” categories, ranging […]




DNREC’s State Parks, Zoo Waive Entry Fees on Black Friday

Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, November 23, 2020

#OptOutside Movement Draws Thousands Outdoors Each Year The public is invited to enjoy free entry to Delaware’s state parks and zoo Friday, Nov. 27. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has waived state park and zoo entry fees annually on Black Friday for as part of a the #OptOutside movement. More than 7,000 […]