DNREC Announces New Superintendents at Four Delaware State Parks
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 15, 2025
DNREC has announced three new superintendents at Delaware State Parks: Robert Brokus at Bellevue and Fox Point State Parks in northern New Castle County; Kathleen Crane at Killens Pond State Park near Felton; and Mathew Smith at Brandywine Creek State Park just outside Wilmington.
Delaware Natural Resources Police to host 39th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament, Set for Saturday, June 7
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Delaware Natural Resources Police (DNRP) will host the 39th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, June 7. The tournament, co-sponsored by the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife, is to be held rain or shine at a public pond in each county: Blockhouse Pond in Lewes, Akridge Scout Reservation in the Dover area, and Lums Pond near Bear.
Trussum Pond Near Laurel to Close March 17 for Boat Ramp, Parking Area Improvements
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 14, 2025
DNREC announced today that Trussum Pond, managed by the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation, will close starting March 17 for a construction improvements project expected to be completed in mid-April.
DNREC to Close The Point at Cape Henlopen for Beach-nesting Bird Season Starting March 1
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2025
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean and bay beach, starting Saturday, March 1.
Delaware State Parks Fee Season to Begin March 1
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
DNREC reminds visitors to Delaware State Parks that 2025 entrance fees will be in effect starting Saturday, March 1 through Nov. 30. Daily state park entrance fees for vehicles registered in Delaware are $4 at inland parks and $5 at ocean parks. Fees for out-of-state vehicles are $8 at inland parks and $10 at ocean parks. Annual passes are also available as a convenient and cost-effective alternative to daily fees.
