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  Category: Division of Parks and Recreation


DNREC Announces New Superintendents at Three Delaware State Parks

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 19, 2023

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is pleased to announce three new superintendents at Delaware State Parks.




DNREC Surf Fishing Permits, Annual Passes on Sale Nov. 28

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, November 27, 2023

 Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tag Auction Now Live Through Dec. 7.   The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will begin sales of 2024 Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits starting at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28. Annual passes and surf fishing permits may be purchased at any state park office […]




Portion of Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier to Close as Part of Ongoing Structural Analysis

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, November 17, 2023

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has closed the last 145 feet of the 1,300-foot Cape Henlopen State Park fishing pier. The DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation decided to close this portion of the World War II-era pier as part of an ongoing annual structural analysis. The annual engineering review is […]




DNREC’s Brandywine Zoo Welcomes Baby Crowned Lemur

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 27, 2023

 The birth of a Crowned lemur at the Brandywine Zoo is welcome news for this globally endangered species. DNREC/Linnea Hummel photo The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and Brandywine Zoo are excited to announce its newest addition, a baby Crowned lemur, which recently was welcomed into the zoo. The lemur baby was […]




Teenager Arrested for Attempted Carjacking

Delaware State Police | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Saturday, September 9, 2023

Delaware Natural Resources Police investigation leads to the arrest of a 16-year-old male of Wilmington, DE, for an attempted carjacking at Bellevue State Park.







  Category: Division of Parks and Recreation

DNREC Announces New Superintendents at Three Delaware State Parks

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 19, 2023

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is pleased to announce three new superintendents at Delaware State Parks.




DNREC Surf Fishing Permits, Annual Passes on Sale Nov. 28

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, November 27, 2023

 Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tag Auction Now Live Through Dec. 7.   The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will begin sales of 2024 Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits starting at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28. Annual passes and surf fishing permits may be purchased at any state park office […]




Portion of Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier to Close as Part of Ongoing Structural Analysis

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, November 17, 2023

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has closed the last 145 feet of the 1,300-foot Cape Henlopen State Park fishing pier. The DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation decided to close this portion of the World War II-era pier as part of an ongoing annual structural analysis. The annual engineering review is […]




DNREC’s Brandywine Zoo Welcomes Baby Crowned Lemur

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 27, 2023

 The birth of a Crowned lemur at the Brandywine Zoo is welcome news for this globally endangered species. DNREC/Linnea Hummel photo The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and Brandywine Zoo are excited to announce its newest addition, a baby Crowned lemur, which recently was welcomed into the zoo. The lemur baby was […]




Teenager Arrested for Attempted Carjacking

Delaware State Police | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Saturday, September 9, 2023

Delaware Natural Resources Police investigation leads to the arrest of a 16-year-old male of Wilmington, DE, for an attempted carjacking at Bellevue State Park.