Friends of Delaware State Parks
Friends groups are independent non-profit organizations of community members dedicated to assisting a particular park. Friends groups help with special events and programs, park maintenance, planning, fundraising, staffing the nature centers and advocating for the park.
There are currently 14 friends groups that actively support Delaware State Parks:
The Delaware Seashore Preservation Foundation
Supports Delaware Seashore State Park and the Indian River Life-Saving Station.
The Delaware Zoological Society
Provides funding and staffing for the Brandywine Zoo.
The Fort Delaware Society
Supports Fort Delaware State Park conducting tours and sponsoring special events.
The Fort Miles Historical Association
Committed to the preservation of the Fort Miles Historical Area in Cape Henlopen State Park.
The Friends of Auburn Heights Preserve
Maintains a unique steam car collection and miniature railway at the preserve in Yorklyn, Delaware.
The Friends of Bellevue State Park
Conducts fundraising activities and provides summer camp scholarships in Bellevue State Park.
The Friends of Brandywine Creek State Park
Sponsors clean-up projects and provides environmental education scholarships at Brandywine Creek State Park.
The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park
Purchased a live Osprey Camera and sponsors the Park Pedalers Program at Cape Henlopen State Park.
The Friends of Killens Pond
Sponsors an annual 5K race and provides equipment for the Hunter Education program at Killens Pond State Park.
The Friends of Lums Pond State Park
Helps with park maintenance and fundraising at Lums Pond State Park.
Trap Pond Partners
Sponsors an annual bike rally and provides scholarships for environmental education at Trap Pond State Park.
The Friends of White Clay Creek State Park
Staffs the Nature Center, monitors bluebird boxes and conducts trail maintenance in White Clay Creek State Park.
The Friends of Wilmington State Parks
Conducts fundraising and provides maintenance for Wilmington State Parks.
The Port Penn Area Historical Society
Helps to attain funding and provides assistance with the Port Penn Interpretive Center.