Kent County Parks and Rec

10/20/2026

🏀Kent County Recreation Center Schedule for October 26-November 1🎃

10/16/2026

🍬⛈️ THE CANDY IS READY… AND SOMETHING SPOOKY IS BREWING! 🎃👻

That’s a whole lot of treats! Our staff has been busy preparing for tomorrow’s Children’s Halloween Fantasy Trail, and we’re excited to welcome all our little ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and princesses for a spooktacular time!

📍 LOCATION UPDATE: The event has moved indoors to the Kent County Recreation Center, 1683 New Burton Road, Dover, DE.

🕚Event Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

🎟Tickets will be sold on site for $5 Per Child Regardless of Age. (CASH ONLY)

Forget the storm clouds — we’re bringing the Halloween magic (and a mountain of candy) inside! 🍭✨

We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow for some Halloween fun! 🧙‍♀️🦇

10/15/2026

🎃🍬 NO TRICKS, JUST TREATS! A SPOOKTACULAR LOCATION UPDATE! 👻

📍 NEW LOCATION: Kent County Recreation Center
📅 DATE: Saturday October 17
⏰ TIME: 11:00 am - 1:00pm

Same Halloween Fun, New Location!!

Looks like Mother Nature is brewing up a scary forecast! 🌧️ To keep our little ghouls and goblins dry, the Children’s Halloween Fantasy Trail is moving INSIDE the Kent County Recreation Center! 🦇

Don’t worry—we’ve still got the treats (and judging by our candy supply, we may have a few 😅🍫)! Come ready for Halloween fun, costumes, and plenty of spooky surprises!

Please help us spread the word so no little monsters end up at the wrong door! We can’t wait to see everyone for a frightfully fun time! 🧙‍♀️🍬 🎃👻

10/15/2026

❗️LOCATION UPDATE❗️
Due to Potential Inclement Weather (Rain & High Winds) & Trail conditions this weekend, this years Children's Halloween Fantasy Trail will be moved INDOORS to the Kent County Recreation Center located at 1683 New Burton Road, Dover, DE 19904

🎃👻🍬🍭🍫
Designed for children ages 2 to 7. Come with no tricks, but to receive treats from some of your favorite cartoon and storybook characters at our Children’s Halloween Fantasy Trail. You will enter the Recreation Center to begin your trick-or-treating adventure.
Complimentary trick-or-treat bags filled with candy will be given at the end of the trail.

*Event Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.*
🎟Tickets will be sold on site for $5 Per Child Regardless of Age. (CASH ONLY)

CANDY GIVEN TO CHILDREN CAN CONTAIN PEANUTS AND/OR PROCESSED IN PLANTS THAT ALSO PROCESS PEANUTS. PLEASE CHECK FOR ALLERGY CONCERNS BEFORE ALLOWING CHILDREN TO CONSUME. NO REFUNDS! NO PETS ALLOWED.

Location: The Children’s Fantasy Trail will be held at the Kent County Recreation Center (1683 New Burton Rd. Dover, DE 19904)

10/14/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT - Kent County - Closure of Big Oak Road between Rt. 13 and Big Woods Road
Closure of Big Oak Road between Rt. 13 and Big Woods Road

Smyrna - ; The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the closure of Big Oak Road between Rt. 13 and Big Woods Road starting Monday, October 26th through January 9th, 2027 (weather permitting) for intersection improvements and installation of new drainage, curb, and a shared use path.

Detour - All traffic wanting to enter Big Oak Road from US13/ S. DuPont Blvd will need to go North on US13 and use Smyrna Leipsic Road to head West, at the intersection of Smyrna Leipsic Road and Big Oak Road, turn right to head back East on Big Oak Road to access the closed portion of Big Oak Road or access Big Woods Road.

For more information, please visit www.deldot.gov or the project website at HEP KC, US13 & Brenford/Big Oak Rd. Intersection Improvements Project Website - DelDOT

Kent County Levy Court

Home. DelDOT, Delaware Department of Transportation, Delaware

10/13/2026

🍂Kent County Recreation Center Schedule for October 19-October 25⚽️

10/11/2026

Due to Inclement Weather/Potential Heavy Rain, High School & Youth Lacrosse is Canceled this Sunday 10/11/26 🌧️🥍

10/10/2026

Children's Halloween Fantasy Trail Next Saturday! 10/17/16
🎃👻🍬🍭🍫
Designed for children ages 2 to 7. Come with no tricks, but to receive treats from some of your favorite cartoon and storybook characters at our Children’s Halloween Fantasy Trail. You will enter the enchanted forest to begin your trick-or-treating adventure.

🛍Complimentary trick-or-treat bags filled with candy will be given at the end of the trail.

*Event Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.*
🎟Tickets will be sold on site for $5 Per Person Regardless of Age. (CASH ONLY)
CANDY GIVEN TO CHILDREN CAN CONTAIN PEANUTS AND/OR PROCESSED IN PLANTS THAT ALSO PROCESS PEANUTS. PLEASE CHECK FOR ALLERGY CONCERNS BEFORE ALLOWING CHILDREN TO CONSUME. NO REFUNDS! NO PETS ALLOWED.

☔Rain Location: If there is Inclement Weather, The Children’s Fantasy Trail will be held at the Kent County Recreation Center (1683 New Burton Rd. Dover, DE 19904)

If you are interested in sponsoring a scene or volunteering for this event, please contact Joseph Paugh at 302-744-2486

10/09/2026

Look at our great park team!!

We truly appreciate Kent County Parks and Rec for their support. They supply and install the tents we use for day of activities! Thank you!

10/09/2026

Family Movie Night TONIGHT! (10/7/26) @ 6:45 PM 🎥🍿🎞

We will be showing the movie "GOAT" 🐐🏀🦓🐴🦏

Bring Your Own Blankets/Chairs for seating & Your Favorite Movie Snacks, we will be showing the movie on the grass lot, on the (East) side of the Recreation Center Building.