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Girls at Kite Fest

Buy 2026 Passes and Permits

2026 Delaware State Parks Annual Passes, Surf Fishing Permits are now available for purchase. Delaware is home to an incredible array of natural wonders. Spend time at a state park and explore ocean beaches, inland ponds, forests, rolling hills, or piedmont streams.

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Brandywine Creek back when it was Brandywine Springs

75th Anniversary Celebration

For 75 years, Delaware State Parks have been the backdrop for your adventures. From our first protected lands to today, our mission remains the same: to provide safe, enjoyable recreation, responsibly care for our natural and cultural resources, and connect people with nature for generations to come.

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Summer camps at Delaware State Parks

Summer Camp Registration Now Open!

Summer Camp registration is now open! Delaware State Park summer camps bring kids closer to nature through unforgettable adventures at parks across the state! These camps immerse young explorers in Delaware’s rich natural landscapes and cultural heritage, sparking curiosity and a lifelong love for the outdoors.

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Lifeguard Stand at Delaware State Parks

2026 Beach Patrol Tryout Registration Now Open

Do you have it takes to be a world class award winning lifeguard at Delaware State Parks? Can you imagine sitting in the chair protecting the visitors to our beaches? Registrations for tryouts are now open for our 2026 Beach Patrol!

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2026 Passport Program

2026 Passport Program

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the nation and Delaware State Parks’ 75th anniversary, the 2026 program will be highlighting locations with cultural and historical significance to our parks and state.

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Delaware State Parks Merch Store

Gear Up and Explore!

Spread the joy of the outdoors throughout the holidays by gifting great state parks souvenirs and apparel. Your friends and family are sure to love our comfy 302 Horseshoe Crab State Parks t-shirt, 2026 wall calendar, our one of a kind parks trading cards, and more!

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Events on March 1, 2026
Spring Kickoff
1 Mar 26
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Events on March 2, 2026
02 Mar
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07 Mar
A Capitol Experience
7 Mar 26
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Stuffed Animal Sleepover
21 Mar 26
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Art in Nature
22 Mar 26
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Events on March 23, 2026
Nature Babies Session 2
23 Mar 26
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Nature Nuggets Session 2
23 Mar 26
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Events on March 25, 2026
History and Ruins: Land Use
25 Mar 26
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Nature Art Club
25 Mar 26
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Events on March 26, 2026
A Capitol Experience
26 Mar 26
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Mansion Tour
26 Mar 26
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Events on March 27, 2026
Events on March 28, 2026
Events on March 30, 2026
Nature Babies Session 2
30 Mar 26
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Nature Nuggets Session 2
30 Mar 26
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Events on March 31, 2026
Spring Bird Walk
31 Mar 26
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Senior Scientists:Birding
31 Mar 26
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Events on April 1, 2026
Full Moon Hike
1 Apr 26
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A Capitol Experience
1 Apr 26
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Events on April 2, 2026
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Beach Driving Clinic
4 Apr 26
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Junior Angler
4 Apr 26
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