The Division of Parks and Recreation operates and maintains 17 state parks and related preserves and greenways throughout Delaware. The state's land protection programs are also administered by the Division. The Division is additionally responsible for providing recreational opportunities and educational and interpretive programs for the public. The Division of Parks and Recreation is part of Delaware's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. The Delaware State Parks page is a family-friendly, open forum where people of any age with an interest in conservation, the environment and the outdoors can share information, ask advice or express responsible, respectful opinions. While we aren't able to respond to every question or comment, we do make an effort to provide pertinent, timely information. To ensure that this page remains a place where everyone feels welcome, we have a few rules. We will remove posts that contain the following:
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