State Senate Passes SCR 144 Recognizing 75th Anniversary of Delaware State Parks System
Archive photo courtesy Jody Hudson/Lewes – Kayaking at Trap Pond State Park
The State Senate has unanimously passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 144, sponsored by District 6 Senator Russ Huxtable, which recognizes the 75th anniversary of the Delaware State Parks system.
Delaware State Parks was established in 1951 with the authorization of 3 parks – Trap Pond State Park in Sussex County, Fort Delaware State Park in Kent County and Brandywine Springs State Park in New Castle County. The State Park System now includes 17 state parks, 22 nature preserves, the Brandywine Zoo and the Indian River Marina.
Throughout the year there will be a series of celebratory and commemorative activities that reflect the diversity and impact of the Delaware State Park system.