Division of Parks and Recreation

Also known as “Delaware State Parks,” this state government agency operates and maintains all 16 of Delaware’s state parks and related nature preserves as well as greenway and trail systems.  The total acreage grows each year; currently it is over...

Trap Pond State Park – Division of Parks and Recreation

Freshwater wetlands once covered a large portion of southwestern Sussex County.  Trap Pond State Park retains a part of the swamp’s original beauty and mystery, and features the northernmost natural stand of baldcypress trees in the United States.Visitors have...

Lums Pond State Park – Division of Parks and Recreation

Lums Pond State Park is built around the largest freshwater pond in Delaware.  The park features excellent fishing, sports facilities, hiking trails and more on its 1,790 acres on the north side of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal.  Covering 200 acres, Lums Pond...