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Hike the Point at Sunset InstaMeet!

Our annual winter InstaMeet at Cape Henlopen State Park is back for 2020! Join us on Saturday, February 29 for a low tide sunset hike at the Point followed by a social with hot drinks and cookies. Learn more
Meet Local Photographers
 
Connect with other Park loving photographers, meet the DE State Parks Marketing Team, learn about the park, and watch a sunset!
Enjoy the Hike

Gather your camera, sturdy hiking shoes, and a flashlight for this 2-mile hike to the Point at Cape Henlopen State Park. (Photo by @kebbe7 from a previous InstaMeet)
Learn More About the InstaMeet
Join the Delaware State Parks Photography Facebook Group!
Your Winter Adventure Starts Here
Find fun winter activities and events statewide. 

Intern with DE State Parks

Are you or someone you know looking to break into or gain experience in your desired career field? Consider an internship with Delaware State Parks. Be mentored by experienced staff as you gain practical hands-on training in a park or in our central office. We offer both academic and career-focused internships in education, historical interpretation, park management, conservation, performing arts, hospitality, stewardship, and research, in addition to environmental studies! Qualified interns receive a stipend and education award. Free housing is available for most positions, but space is limited. To see our current openings and to apply, please visit our internship page. Learn more »

White Clay Creek State Park Increases by 32 Acres

Delaware State Parks recently added 32 acres to White Clay Creek State Park along the Route 896 corridor. This land is comprised of forest, meadow and agricultural lands near the Krantz Hill Farm and will protect important wildlife habitats. The newly acquired land was funded with approximately $2.6 million from the Delaware Open Space Program, making it the largest land acquisition for the state park since 2003!
 Learn more» 

Join the 2020 Beach Patrol

We are recruiting for our 2020 season! The Delaware State Parks Beach Patrol is an elite group of men and women responsible for ocean rescue and beach safety at Delaware's award-winning state park beaches. Our beach patrol members receive advanced, nationally certified training, work in some of the most beautiful locations in the state, meet lifelong friends, compete in lifeguard competitions, and serve the people of Delaware, all while getting paid and having fun. Spots are limited, so register early. Learn more» 

The Charles Tilton Site

If you have walked the Pondside Nature Trail around Killens Pond State Park, you have probably walked right past this site without knowing it. Charles Tilton was probably a freed slave who owned land, livestock, and several buildings near the mill pond (now part Killens Pond State Park) around the turn of the 19th century. He was one of the wealthier landowners in Kent County at the time. No buildings still stand at the Tilton farm today, but we have been able to piece together information from what remains underground and in the archives. Reading historical documents, such as the 1800 census records, tax assessments, and the estate inventory, combined with the information from archaeological excavations in the 1990s help us imagine more accurately what life looked like for Tilton and his family. Based on what we do know, the Tilton house probably looked something like the one pictured above.

To learn more about Charles Tilton and see actual artifacts from the excavations, join us a free talk at the Nature Center at Killens Pond State Park on Saturday, February 8 at 2 pm.

For more tidbits of Delaware history as well as updates on cultural and environmental stewardship from our parks, you can follow “Delaware State Parks - Stewardship Program” on Facebook at @DSPResourceManagement»

 

2020 Passport Program

Take a journey to the coolest places in Delaware State Parks and discover what makes each park unique, with new Passport locations for 2020! No need to remember a book or stop for a stamp. Simply grab your phone or your camera and take your picture at every Passport location. Once you have submitted all your pictures, you will receive a prize pack and be entered into a drawing for a free cabin stay! Learn more »

Dreaming of Summer Camp

Delaware State Parks offers kids a chance to escape tech and enjoy the outdoors! People who love animals will have amazing up-close experiences to make wildlife discoveries at naturalist camps or zoo camps! Our summer day camps create an opportunity for adventure, where children can learn to rock climb, gain basic survival skills, explore history, or learn what it takes to be a park interpreter. Delaware State Parks provides a safe and exciting summer for children each year, creating memories and developing skills that last a lifetime. Many parks offer scholarships; contact the park directly for details. Registration starts soon, and spots fill up fast.
See what camps are offered near you.»

Love is in the Air

Spending time together and making sweet memories is what Delaware State Parks loves to see this time of year. There are many creative ways to celebrate loved ones at your state parks this month. Take a moonlit stroll with your sweetheart along the White Clay Creek – complete with hot cocoa! Book a weekend getaway at Delaware Seashore, Cape Henlopen, Killens Pond, Trap Pond, or even Lums Pond, where you can cap off your stay with a Valentine's Hike and S’mores Campfire! There’s plenty to do for the little ones as well. Check out our children’s programs for crafts and other themed activities. Skip the last-minute lines at the stores and explore the outdoors instead! Learn more» 

Schedule a Spring Field Trip Today

Brush off those winter blues with spring field trips to a Delaware State Park! Teachers bring students to learn about our environment when plants and trees are in bloom, and wildlife is waking up from hibernation. Walk in the footsteps of our founders around The Green on a beautiful spring day and learn about our state’s laws and history, or embark on a trip back to 1864 at Fort Delaware. If the weather outside is frightful, have Delaware State Parks come to your school! We offer hands-on STEM experiences throughout the state, and our programs are aligned to State standards. Are you looking for something specific? Our interpreters will create custom programs for learners at all grade levels and align experiences with the particular needs of the students.  Learn more » 

February 2020
 
First Saturday at First State Heritage Park
Three Square Meals at Trap Pond State Park
Why Rocks Rock at Brandywine Creek State Park
Trail Day at Lums Pond State Park
Spindrift Hike at Cape Henlopen State Park
Pet Walks at Holts Landing State Park
Wonders of the Wetlands at Killens Pond State Park

Hiking Series at White Clay Creek State Park
Wee Have Fun Club at Bellevue State Park

Estate Walk at Auburn Valley State Park
Nature as a Classroom at Lums Pond State Park
Discover Battery 519 at Fort Miles
Hike Through History at Auburn Valley State Park
Winter Plant ID at Brandywine Creek State Park
Great Escapes of Fort Delaware at Bear Library
Valentine Candles at Trap Pond State Park
Supermoon Walk at Killens Pond State Park
History Wagon Ride at Trap Pond State Park
The Archaeology of the Charles Tilton, Freeman at Killens Pond State Park
Sun, Moon, and Bridge at Delaware Seashore State Park
Full Moon Hike at Bellevue State Park
Intern Open House at Brandywine Zoo
 
Homeschool at Killens Pond State Park
Winter Lecture Series at Delaware Seashore State Park
Monthly Bird Walk at Cape Henlopen State Park
 
Daily Tours at First State Heritage Park
Discover Battery 519 at Fort Miles
Friends of Folk Concert Series at First State Heritage Park
Hot Chocolate Hike at White Clay Creek State Park
 
Girl Scouts Workshop at Brandywine Zoo
Fur-bruary Hike at Cape Henlopen State Park
Lantern Tour at Fort Miles
Lantern Tour at Delaware Seashore State Park
Survival Skills Series at Killens Pond State Park
Open House Tour at Auburn Valley State Park
 
Tracks and Snacks at Alapocas Run State Park
Walk it Off at Bellevue State Park
Daily Tours at First State Heritage Park
 
Girl Scouts Workshop at Brandywine Zoo
Signs of Spring Hike at Brandywine Creek State Park
Sea Glass Jewelry 101 at Delaware Seashore State Park
Seals at the Beach at Cape Henlopen State Park
Warm Up Your Winter Hike at Killens Pond State Park
Lunchtime Tales at Lums Pond State Park
 
Stroller Rollers at Bellevue State Park
Introduction to Fly Fishing at White Clay Creek State Park
 
Bark in the Park at Auburn Valley State Park
Monthly Bird Walks at Brandywine Creek State Park
Feeding Frenzy at Cape Henlopen State Park
Hike the Point InstaMeet at Cape Henlopen State Park
   
 
These programs are just the beginning. You can discover more exciting programs in Delaware State Parks
Find more Programs!

History Wagon Rides

Join Trap Pond State Park on Saturdays in February at 3 pm for free history wagon rides. Take a ride on our wagon and found out about the Native Americans, pioneers, and farmers who were here before us. To register or for more information,
call (302) 875 5163. 

Lantern Tour

Tour Battery 519 by lantern light on Feb. 15 and learn about U-boats on the prowl, sailors in distress and what World War II turned out to be for soldiers stationed at Fort Miles. Learn more»

Wee Have Fun Club

Your wee ones will have a fun time at Wee Have Fun at Bellevue State Park every Wednesday at 10 am. With crafts and outdoor exploration, you’ll have a blast together, guaranteed! Learn more»

Get Your 2020 Annual Pass & Surf-Fishing Permits!

Do you love Delaware State Parks? Now is your chance to purchase your 2020 annual pass or surf fishing permits before the season starts! Purchase your passes and permits online or at any of our State Park offices. Learn more»

Discover Winter Programs

Check out our newly released 2019-2020 winter program guide! The guide lists programs at all 17 parks during the winter season. From guided hikes to historical tours, there is something for the whole family. Learn more»

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