DNREC Awards Record Improvement Grants for Local Parks
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
A total of 18 local, county and municipal park systems in Delaware will share $2.2 million in grants — the largest in program history — to help acquire parkland, design and build parks and trails, and construct outdoor recreational facilities.
Delaware State Parks Kick Off 75th Anniversary Year with First Day Hikes
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Delaware State Park kicks off its 75th Anniversary celebration with free First Day Hikes at 16 different locations throughout the state.
DNREC Adds New Leaders to Delaware State Parks
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, December 15, 2025
Five key leaders were promoted to new positions in Delaware State Parks, including Inland Ponds Regional Administrator Jayce Madden, Northern Regional Administrator Pat Thompson, Superintendent Chris Pauley at Delaware Seashore State Park, Superintendent Lindsey Goebel at Trap Pond State Park and Curator/Registrar Amy Haddock at the Brandywine Zoo.
Big Chill Wins National Recognition for Public-Private Partnership
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
The Big Chill Beach Club was presented the President’s Award for Corporate Partnership by the National Association of State Park Directors for its contributions to Delaware State Parks and surrounding communities.
2026 Delaware State Parks Passes and Permits Go on Sale Dec. 9
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Annual passes provide access to the state’s 17 state parks, including Trap Pond State Park in Laurel and others inland or at the beach. Photo by Delaware State Parks Delaware State Parks will begin the sale of its 2026 park passes and surf fishing permits on Dec. 9. Passes and permits can be purchased online […]
