Delaware State Parks : The Legacy Begins: An Administrative History($27.99Value)

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Millions of visitors from all over the globe have toured Delaware’s historic forts and homes, taken refreshing walks through native forests, expanded their minds in fascinating museums and nature centers, and frolicked on playgrounds and picnic grounds. They have surfed, fished, and relaxed on some of the finest Atlantic Ocean beaches, and enjoyed overnight stays in everything from primitive campgrounds to well-appointed cabins – all in one three-county state. From the urban parks located in Wilmington to the beaches that border the Delaware/Maryland boundary, more than eight million people visited Delaware State Parks in 2023 to recreate and enjoy the abundant activities and adventures that these areas have to offer. From hiking trails to surf fishing, from historic sites to nature centers, the Delaware State Park system has grown to include something for everyone. However, Delaware State Parks had humble beginnings. Since the post-World War II era, oversight of Delaware’s state parks administration has evolved from an appointed Commission of overseers to a complex organization responsible for land management, law enforcement, historic preservation, public recreation, and education: the Division of Parks and Recreation. This book traces the development of managing what would become Delaware State Parks from the time of the Warner Land Grant of 1682 which dedicated Cape Henlopen for public use on through the modern systems in place today.