DNREC announces that first phase of new Tri-Valley Trail in White Clay Creek State Park to open to the public July 4
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, June 29, 2017
NEWARK – The much-anticipated Tri-Valley Trail, located in White Clay Creek State Park north of Newark, will open to the public on July 4, DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced today. The first 1.9-mile Phase I section connects Paper Mill and Thompson Station roads to a new trailhead at the intersection of Smith Mill and Paper Mill roads.
Bellevue State Park to celebrate its 40th anniversary
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Bellevue State Park is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and the staff and the Friends of Bellevue State Park invite the public to join the celebration with all kinds of family-friendly activities and fun for all ages 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Sunday, July 2. The park will waive its entry fee for the day.
Governor Carney and DNREC Secretary Garvin join first-time campers at Governor’s Campout
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 26, 2017
Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin joined about 60 children and families who were first-time campers during the Governor’s Campout at Trap Pond State Park this weekend.
Camping growing in popularity at DNREC’s Delaware State Parks
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, June 15, 2017
Statistics show camping is gaining in popularity at DNREC’s five state park campgrounds. So far in 2017, 5,658 visitors have camped for 2,391 nights in Delaware’s five campground parks and Indian River Marina Cottages, an increase of 7 percent in camping nights over 2016. In addition, reservations in 2017 have been booked up to a year in advance.
Progress on revitalization of former NVF site in Yorklyn to be showcased during Yorklyn Day festival
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, June 2, 2017
Revitalization milestones will be on display from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, June 4, during the first Yorklyn Day festival at the former NVF manufacturing site in Yorklyn. The event will highlight site remediation – including toxics removal and flood mitigation – along with new trails and amenities, and plans for continued redevelopment.
