Gold Medal seal in front of people kayaking on a pond

Division of Parks and Recreation Wins NRPA Gold Medal Award


NRPA Gold Medal Award

In both 2015 & 2021, Delaware State Parks won the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) and National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. This award honors parks and recreation agencies for excellence in long-range planning, resource management, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, programming and professional staff development. In the award’s history, only Delaware and Florida state park systems have won the award more than once.

With close to 8 million visitors, the staff at Delaware State Parks are proud to provide quality recreational experiences and services for everyone. Find your adventure today at Delaware State Parks!

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