|
|
|
|
Fort Delaware is Open for the Season!
Fort Delaware served as a Civil War prison which held close to 33,000 Confederate POWs during the Civil War. Today, costumed interpreters take you back to the summer of 1864. Tour the parade ground, officers’ quarters, barracks, kitchen, blacksmith shop and ordnance room! Fort Delaware is officially open for the 2019 season, so plan your visit today!
|
|
|
Your Outdoor Adventure Starts Here
Find even more fun programs at Fort Delaware this spring
|
|
|
Guided Tours
Bring the family and explore the historic site of Fort Delaware! Your costumed interpreter will take you back to 1864 during the Civil War and show you what life was like at this Union prison camp. This program is free with purchase of admission to Fort Delaware. Learn more!
|
|
Great Escapes
Many prisoners tried to escape from Fort Delaware, often in extremely creative ways. Come hear the amazing stories of our favorite escape attempts! This program is free with paid admission to Fort Delaware.Learn more!
|
|
|
|
Moms Love Parks!
Do you need a gift for Mom, a fun family outing or just a place to let Mom relax? We’ve got you covered. Mother’s Day weekend is full of special events, including Wilmington’s Annual Flower Market at Rockford Tower, a flower pressing class at Killens Pond, and the chance to create your own candles and candies at Trap Pond’s nature center. Have Mom cheer on the kids while they compete in a youth fishing tournament at Trap Pond, or take her on a pontoon boat tour through the baldcypress swamps. If Mom is a history buff, take her for a guided tour of Dover’s Christ Church cemetery, the Dover Green, Fort Miles, or Fort Dupont. Still not sure how to show your love for Mom? With so many things to see and do, a State Parks Annual Pass makes a wonderful Mother’s (and Father’s!) Day gift that lasts all year. Learn more»
|
|
|
|
Plan Your Summer Camping Trip!
What adventures are you planning this summer? Camping is the perfect way to experience all that Delaware State Parks has to offer. With five family friendly campgrounds throughout the State of Delaware, you can enjoy a tranquil retreat or exciting adventure of your own choosing. Park your RV or set up a tent within walking distance of the beach, amidst hardwood forests, or beside our beautiful inland ponds. Our campgrounds fill fast, so now is the time to book your summer camping trip! Book your stay»
|
|
|
|
Get Outside and Make a Difference. Volunteer!
Get involved and sign up for a volunteer project with Delaware State Parks! Each spring we need help getting our natural resources ready for the year ahead. We offer fun volunteer projects for families, groups, and individuals. You can help with trail maintenance, archaeology, environmental stewardship, and more!
Our new digital volunteer calendar makes it easy to find and register for volunteer events. See how you can join the fun and make a difference!»
|
|
|
|
5th Annual Kids Catch All Tournament!
Are your kids getting too much screen time and not enough marine time? The Indian River Marina (IRM) invites all beginner-advanced anglers from ages 3 through 18 to participate in the 5th Annual Kids Catch All Fishing Tournament on June 21-23, 2019! Cast your lines from the shore, boat, or headboat, or book a vessel from IRM’s charter fleet to head out to deeper waters. Every participant will receive a prize! Each entry fee includes a t-shirt, free gift, two nights of dinner, raffles, and family fun. The tournament is a great event for a great cause. Each family’s participation helps raise money for the Lyme Disease Association of Delmarva, and last year the event raised over $10,000! Learn more »
|
|
|
|
Urban Wildlife Monitoring of Delaware!
Did you know Delaware has a population of coyotes? The Brandywine Zoo is studying medium-sized mammals, like otters and bobcats, in the Delaware Carnivore Ecology Project, which is one part of the greater Urban Wildlife Monitoring Project (UWMP). The studies done under the UWMP will allow our researchers to better understand mammalian ecology, dispersal, and diversity across New Castle County. Learn more about this research project»
|
|
|
|
Sign Up for Summer Camps!
With the end of the school year in sight, now is the time to sign kids up for Delaware State Parks summer camps! Through half-day, full-day or overnight camps, children ages four to seventeen will gain hands-on experience in rock climbing, hiking, survival skills, natural science, animal care, and more! Teens can earn service hours and even gain leadership skills through the Counselor In Training (CIT) program.
Learn more and register. »
|
|
|
|
Intern with Delaware State Parks, It's Not Too Late!
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 internships in the following areas: early childhood education, historical interpretation, management, conservation, performing arts, hospitality, stewardship, research, and environmental studies. Qualified interns receive a stipend, accident forgiveness, and free housing is available for most positions. Space is limited. To see our current openings and to apply, please visit our internship page. Learn more»
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 2019
These programs are just the beginning. You can discover more exciting programs in Delaware State Parks
|
|
|
|
|
|
Get in Gear" Family Bike Rally
Join us for the 16th Annual Get in Gear Family Bike Rally at Trap Pond State Park! Managed by the Friends of Trap Pond State Park, this annual tradition is perfect for the whole family. Bring your bikes and take a ride through the forest. Register now »
|
|
|
|
Upcycling Craft Program
Join park interpretive staff at the Big Chill Beach Club and try your hand at an “upcycling” paint night. Learn about the history of the International Code of Signals and how it ties in with the history of the park. Paint your own message in nautical flags on a piece of rustic, reclaimed wood from park picnic tables and beach boardwalks. Learn more.»
|
|
|
|
White Clay Creek Fest
Celebrate the natural resources of the White Clay Valley with live music, exhibits, live bird programs, children's activities, food, hikes and more! Learn more »
|
|
|
|
Lunchtime Concert Series
Bring your lunch and join us at the Arts Center patio or on the lawn for our free noontime concerts every other Wednesday this May at Bellevue State Park! Learn more »
|
|
|
|
Save the Date for Yorklyn Day!
Yorklyn Day returns to Auburn Valley State Park for its third year on Sunday, June 2, 2019! Six locations throughout Yorklyn will host live music, food trucks, merchant and non-profit booths, children's entertainment, pony rides, steam cars and train rides, ice cream, photo exhibit of Yorklyn, juried artisans, kids art activities and more! Learn more »
|
|
|
|
Spring into Something New
In this season of fresh starts, get a behind-the-scenes look at Fort Delaware by registering as a volunteer for Civil War Park Day. Take advantage of the warmer weather and hike, run, or bike a new trail. Learn the stories behind items that have washed to shore in Delaware Seashore’s new program, “Forgotten Stories of the Sand.” Find a new adventure!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
