Discounts to Make the Most of Your Vacation Time
A recent study by the U.S. Travel Association found that 54 percent of Americans don’t use all of their vacation time each year, leaving 659 million paid vacation days each year unused. With National Plan for Vacation Day on January 29th, we encouraged our guests to take action now! Book your trip before you fill up the calendar. We've got discounts and promos to help you start planning your trip that will make memories to last a lifetime. |
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Your Outdoor Adventure Starts Here
Find even more fun at Delaware State Parks this summer
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Complete the Passport Challenge
Take a journey to the coolest places in Delaware State Parks! With exciting new locations to visit in 2019, simply grab your phone or camera and take your picture at each Passport highlighted landmark within Delaware State Parks. Upon submission of your photos, you will receive a prize pack and entry into a drawing to win a free cabin stay at Killens Pond State Park. Learn more»
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Find Your Summer Camp
Attending summer camp lets campers learn, stay active, and maintain social interaction. A variety of camps fit any age group or interest, including camps focused on science, art, fishing, mountain biking, and rock climbing! Delaware State Parks provides a safe and exciting summer for children each year. Registration is now open and scholarship opportunities are available. Find a camp»
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Your Lifelong Adventure Starts Here
You’ve gotten engaged, you’ve picked a date, and now… it is time to pick a venue. When you plan a wedding in a Delaware State Park, you will find plenty of unique venues and beaches to fit your needs for your big day. Embark on your new life together in a location as special as the love you share and incorporate Delaware's natural beauty and cultural heritage into a truly unique wedding experience unlike any other. Discover weddings»
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Delaware State Parks Beach Patrol- Why They Choose to Guard
When visiting the beach in a Delaware State Park, you are sure to notice the distinct blue and gold of our Delaware State Parks Beach Patrol lifeguards. Responsible for ensuring the safety of swimmers on our guarded beaches at Cape Henlopen, Delaware Seashore, and Fenwick Island State Parks, this elite group of men and women spend their summer ensuring the safety of our park guests along Delaware shorelines.
Last summer, we caught up with a few of our Beach Patrol Members to hear what they had to say about their time on the Beach Patrol. Find out why they chose to spend their summer as a member of our Beach Patrol. Read more»
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The Brandywine Zoo recently announced their new masterplan, a proposal for the reimagining of the park. Construction has begun, and we have new concept art and construction photos of the first phase of updates. Learn more»
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Internships
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. Follow in the footsteps of a mentor as you gain practical hands-on training. We offer both academic and career-focused internships in early childhood education, historical interpretation, management, conservation, performing arts, hospitality, stewardship, and research, in addition to environmental studies! Qualified interns receive a stipend, and 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»
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African-American History Month in Delaware State Parks
February is African-American History Month, and we have plenty for you to explore. Head to First State Heritage Park’s First Saturday to learn about African-American history and culture in Delaware. Return to Dover any Saturday in February for the Tales of Slavery and Freedom Walking Tour. Join State Parks’ Archeologist John McCarthy at Killens Pond to discover more about the life and times of Charles Tilton, a freeman who owned and, with his family, worked a 120-acre farm from around 1790 through 1815. At the time of Charles’ death in 1806, the value of his estate made the Tilton family one of the wealthiest farm families in Kent County! Find a program»
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