Division of Parks and Recreation - DNREC Divisions Office of the Secretary Div. of Climate, Coastal and Energy Div. of Air Quality Div. of Water Div. of Waste and Hazardous Substances Div. of Fish and Wildlife Div. of Parks and Recreation Div. of Watershed Stewardship About DNREC DNREC Divisions Boards and Councils Vision and Mission Delaware Coastal Cleanup Environmental Justice at DNREC Civil Rights and DNREC Work for DNREC! Internships with DNREC Natural Resources Police Topics of Interest Open Data Online Apps E-Mail Lists Coastal Zone Act Admin. Law Regulatory Development Regulations Environmental Permitting DNREC Permit Fees Secretary’s Orders Public Notices Public Meetings Public Hearings Environmental Appeals Board Coastal Zone Industrial Control Board FOIA Requests DNREC News Newsroom Meetings and Events Outdoor Delaware Brand and Logo Social Media Digital Newsletter Be the First to Know DNREC Menu Listen The DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation oversees more than 20,000 acres in 17 state parks, manages state nature preserves, and monitors conservation easements protecting more than 4,000 acres of land. The division preserves cultural and historic resources, from a Civil War-era fort to elegant estates. And it provides a wide variety of recreational and educational opportunities for Delawareans and visitors. Your Outdoor Adventure Starts Here Find information on Delaware’s state parks, outdoor attractions, marinas and natural areas managed by the Division of Parks and Recreation. Park Planning The Planning, Preservation and Development Section administers land acquisition and protection and coordinates planning, designing and construction of new facilities within Delaware’s State Parks. Open Space The Open Space Program , guided by the Delaware Open Space Council , coordinates the acquisition of open space, natural areas, forests, wildlife habitat and greenways. Natural Areas and Nature Preserves The Delaware Natural Areas Preservation System ensures that Delawareans understand and appreciate natural communities and benefit from the natural, scientific, educational, aesthetic, recreational and cultural values they possess. News Headlines Advisory Councils Regulations Park Events and Programs Public Meetings Outdoor Recreation Plan Outdoor Recreation Grants Related Topics: biking division homepage fishing hiking outdoors and recreation parks swimming Office of the Secretary Division of Air Quality Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances Division of Water Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy Division of Fish and Wildlife Division of Parks and Recreation Division of Watershed Stewardship DNREC Newsroom Public Meetings Public Notices DNREC Regulations Environmental Justice Non-Discrimination Notice DNREC Open Data FOIA Requests DNREC Divisions About DNREC Work for DNREC! Delaware's Government Delaware's Governor State Agencies Elected Officials General Assembly Delaware Courts State Employees Cities & Towns Delaware State Code State Regulations Business First Steps Phone Directory Locations Directory Public Meetings Voting & Elections Transparency Health Insurance Tax Center Personal Income Tax Weather & Travel Corporations Franchise Tax Gross Receipts Tax Withholding Tax Delaware Topics Mobile Apps E-mail / Text Alerts Social Media Make Text Size Smaler Reset Text Size Make Text Size Bigger Built by the Government Information Center ©MMXXVI Delaware.gov Upcoming Meetings May 7, 2026 -- Parks and Recreation Council June 3, 2026 -- Open Space Council June 11, 2026 -- Natural Areas Advisory Council August 6, 2026 -- Parks and Recreation Council September 2, 2026 -- Open Space Council September 10, 2026 -- Natural Areas Advisory Council November 5, 2026 -- Parks and Recreation Council December 2, 2026 -- Open Space Council Division of Parks and Recreation meetings are posted on the DNREC events calendar and on the state Public Meeting Calendar Dismiss