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  Category: Division of Parks and Recreation


DNREC, LaVida Hospitality Will Not Proceed With Cape Henlopen State Park Restaurant Proposal

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, December 5, 2022

 DNREC announced a restaurant proposal for Cape Henlopen State Park will not proceed, and that additional visitor surveys and site reviews will be conducted prior to future RFPs for visitor enhancements to the park’s main beach area.   The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and La Vida Hospitality have mutually decided not […]




Delaware State Parks Annual Passes, Surf Fishing Permits to go on Sale Nov. 29

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 22, 2022

 Starting Tuesday, Nov. 29, DNREC’s Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits may be purchased at any state park office Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Passes and permits may also be purchased online.   The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that 2023 Delaware State […]




DNREC to Host Public Meeting Dec. 5 on Proposed Restaurant for Cape Henlopen State Park

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Monday, November 21, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host a public meeting to solicit feedback on the potential of a new restaurant at Cape Henlopen State Park Monday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cape Henlopen High School auditorium.




DNREC’s Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tag Auction to Start Nov. 22

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 15, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold its annual auction of low-digit surf fishing plates starting Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 9 a.m., at usgovbid.com. The online auction benefits Delaware State Parks. Between Nov. 22 and Dec. 9, bidders will have the option to bid on 15 tags




DNREC to Pilot Changes to Delaware Surf Fishing Permit Program for 2023

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 2, 2022

 The DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation worked with stakeholders in 2022 to find best practices to allow more anglers to drive-on surf fish at Delaware State Parks beaches while protecting the natural resource.







  Category: Division of Parks and Recreation

DNREC, LaVida Hospitality Will Not Proceed With Cape Henlopen State Park Restaurant Proposal

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, December 5, 2022

 DNREC announced a restaurant proposal for Cape Henlopen State Park will not proceed, and that additional visitor surveys and site reviews will be conducted prior to future RFPs for visitor enhancements to the park’s main beach area.   The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and La Vida Hospitality have mutually decided not […]




Delaware State Parks Annual Passes, Surf Fishing Permits to go on Sale Nov. 29

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 22, 2022

 Starting Tuesday, Nov. 29, DNREC’s Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits may be purchased at any state park office Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Passes and permits may also be purchased online.   The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that 2023 Delaware State […]




DNREC to Host Public Meeting Dec. 5 on Proposed Restaurant for Cape Henlopen State Park

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Monday, November 21, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host a public meeting to solicit feedback on the potential of a new restaurant at Cape Henlopen State Park Monday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cape Henlopen High School auditorium.




DNREC’s Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tag Auction to Start Nov. 22

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 15, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold its annual auction of low-digit surf fishing plates starting Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 9 a.m., at usgovbid.com. The online auction benefits Delaware State Parks. Between Nov. 22 and Dec. 9, bidders will have the option to bid on 15 tags




DNREC to Pilot Changes to Delaware Surf Fishing Permit Program for 2023

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 2, 2022

 The DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation worked with stakeholders in 2022 to find best practices to allow more anglers to drive-on surf fish at Delaware State Parks beaches while protecting the natural resource.