Rising Costs and Record Demand Are Basis for Discussion of Possible Fee Changes for Delaware State Parks
DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation is seeking public input at three open houses on the first proposed park pass increase in 10 years to address rising costs and record demand. A recent economic impact study found the system generated $822 million in revenue and 7.4 million in visitors for the state in 2024.
DNREC Hosts Parks for Pollinators with Projects to Save Crops and Gardens
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control provides the Parks for Pollinators program to help save the bats, insects, birds and animals that help provide one-third of the food eaten across the globe.
The Point at Cape Henlopen Opens Aug. 30
The oceanside of The Point at Cape Henlopen State will reopen to beachgoers and anglers on Saturday, Aug. 30, after having been closed since to help protect the nesting areas of endangered shorebirds.
Trackchairs to Provide Accessibility to Trails at Five Delaware State Parks
The DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation has expanded the Trackchair program for people with disabilities to five state parks, including Cape Henlopen, Killens Pond, Lums Pond, Trap Pond and White Clay Creek.
DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation Wins Creative Services Awards
The DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation earned two national Communicator Awards from the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts for its redesigned website and trading card series.
