Pinelands Nature Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park has reopened
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 28, 2017
The Pinelands Nature Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park reopened today following tree maintenance work. The trail closed Feb. 17 when Division of Parks & Recreation staff noticed that trees had fallen – or were leaning over – the trail. Parks staff removed a number of those trees within the trail to ensure public safety.
The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park to close for 2017 beachnesting season
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, February 27, 2017
The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean beach and dunes, and a half mile along the bay shoreline, will close beginning Wednesday, March 1, for the benefit of threatened and endangered beachnesters and migratory shorebirds, including red knot, piping plovers, oystercatchers, least terns and other species.
New website launched to help Delawareans locate parks
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2017
In an effort to encourage more children and their families to enjoy the outdoors and outdoor-related activity year-round, Delaware State Parks has launched “Play Outside,” a new website for Delaware residents and visitors that provides convenient and detailed information about public parks and facilities in Delaware.
Public input sought by Delaware Open Space Council regarding Open Space Program Plan
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 21, 2017
DOVER – The last of three statewide public workshops for gathering comment about Delaware’s Open Space Program Plan – following amendments made last year to the state’s Land Protection Act (7 Del. C. Chapter 75), and public concern about certain components of the Open Space Program – is set for Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Blue Ball Barn in Wilmington. The workshop begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Blue Ball Barn’s Calving Room, 1914 West Park Drive, Wilmington, DE 19803.
Pinelands Nature Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park closed temporarily for tree maintenance work
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, February 17, 2017
The Pinelands Nature Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park is closed for arbor maintenance work and will reopen after Division of Parks & Recreation staff have removed a number of trees within the trail for safety purposes.
