Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Trails (ORPT) Program · Bethany Beach Nature Center and Conservation Area Constructed a trail and elevated boardwalk with an overlook. $ 153,300 $ 779,300

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SponsorProject

No.Type

Year Project

ApprovedPark Name Project Description

ORPT Investment

Project Cost

Arden 15-159 Dev 2015 The Green Installed a mount slide at the Arden Green. 8,000$ 20,000$

Ardencroft 04-001GW Acq 2004 Holly Oak Creek Park

Purchased a 0.5-acre lot adjacent to Holly Oak Park at the south end of Evergreen Lane. $ 59,915 121,009$

Arden 03-005GW Acq 2003 Sherwood Forest Purchased 5 acre property to expand the park.

$ 283,333 849,000$

Ardentown 02-001 Dev 2002 The Glen Installed new playground equipment and benches. $ 3,500 8,190$

Ardencroft 99-001 Dev 1999 Holly Oak Creek Park Installed new multi-function playground equipment.

$ 9,000 18,000$

Total 363,748$ 996,199$

Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Trails (ORPT) ProgramDelaware Land & Water Conservation Trust Fund

Ardens1988-2015

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Project No.

Type Year Project Approved

Park Name Project Description ORPT Investment Total Project Cost

06-015 Dev 2006 Bellefonte Park Installed benches, gazebo, ornamental fencing, pathway, landscaping, signage, electric and water service. 54,750$ 114,046$

Total 54,750$ 114,046$


Town of Bellefonte1988-2015


Project No. Type

Year Project Approved Park Name Project Description

ORPT Investment

Total Project Cost

07-207GW Dev 2007 Beach Access Purchased rollout pathways for beach access. $ 44,500 89,988$

02-001GW Dev 2002Bethany Beach Nature Center and Conservation Area

Constructed a trail and elevated boardwalk with an overlook. $ 153,300 779,300$

02-002 Dev 2002Bethany Beach Nature Center and Conservation Area

Constructed a park entrance drive, parking lot, playground, and walkways. $ 96,600 193,320$

00-007 Acq 2000Bethany Beach Nature Center and Conservation Area

Purchased 26.4 acre property for conservation and passive recreation. $ 150,000 776,223$

Total 444,400$ 1,838,831$


Town of Bethany Beach1988-2015


Project No.


Park Name Project Description ORPT Investment Total Project Cost

11-130 Dev 2011 Main Street Park Purchased 0.34 acres at the corner of Williams Avenue and Main Street for bocce courts. 118,018$ 268,925$

94-091 Dev 1994 North Bowers Beach Community Park

Installed basketball court, picnic pavilion, electrical service and lighting, picnic tables, and site furnishings. $ 64,108 172,344$

Total 182,126$ 441,269$


Town of Bowers Beach1988-2015


Project No.


Park Name Project Description ORPT Investment

Total Project Cost

97-005 Dev 1997 Woodbridge Early Child Ed. Center Installed new playground equipment and safety surfacing. $ 12,000 31,125$

96-006 Dev 1996 Bridgeville Community Playground Installed a playground, game tables and seating area. $ 25,000 60,000$

Total 37,000$ 91,125$


Town of Bridgeville1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

97-003 Dev 1997 Clayton Community Park Installed new playground equipment, seating, picnic areas and walkways. $ 28,167 56,335$

Total 28,167$ 56,335$


Town of Clayton1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

11-135 Dev 2011 Katie Helm Park Installed pavilion, benches, pathway and bike rack. 33,910$ 68,847$

07-100 Dev 2007 Katie Helm Park Installed new playground equipment, picnic tables and parking lot. 50,000$ 145,300$

06-008 Dev 2006 Katie Helm Park Installed gazebo. 10,000$ 21,483$

Total 93,910$ 235,630$


Town of Dagsboro1988-2015


Project No.

TypeYear Project


ORPT Investment

Total Project Cost

15-158 Dev 2015 4th St Park and 7th St Park Installed age appropriate playground equipment at Fourth Street Park and Seventh Street Park. (Project in Progress)

53,895$ 107,790$

12-220T Dev 2012 Branch Canal Pathway

Master planning Community Park for trailhead access and circulation, Battery Park Concept Plan, interpretation panels and access ramp to restrooms at Community Center. (Project in Progress)

79,000$ 160,000$

07-203GW Dev 2007 Branch Canal Pathway Constructed the Canal Promenade from William Street to Third Street along the Canal Street right-of-way.

500,000$ 1,108,855$

07-204GW Dev 2007 Battery Park

Designed, produced and installed interpretive and orientation signs in Battery Park describing the history of the C&D Canal, Forts DuPont and Delaware, the old locks and Delaware City’s historical district.

14,017$ 31,476$

06-002GW Dev 2006 Branch Canal ConnectorConstruct the pathway, boardwalk and provide access to the historic African-Union Cemetery along the Branch Canal. (In-Progress)

200,000$ 2,295,000$

05-002GW Plan 2005 Branch Canal ConnectorEngineered and designed pathway south of Route 9 linking the Canal Promenade with the C&D Canal pathway with consideration to wetlands, drainage and historical preservation.

50,000$ 106,037$

02-003 Dev 2002 Library and Community Center Installed new playground equipment. $ 50,000 113,000$

01-002GW Plan 2001 Branch Canal PathwayPlanned for phase 4 of C&D Canal Greenway including wetland delineation, habitat assessment, geotechnical evaluation and tidal evaluation.

$ 37,604 75,208$

01-003 Plan 2001 Battery Park Design linkages to Clinton Street and Fort DE State park; install signage to interpret history. $ 67,500 121,500$

01-003GW Dev 2001 Battery Park Designed and installed brick pavers along the perimeter of Battery Park.

635,403$ 663,831$

00-002GW Dev 2000 Branch Canal Pathway Extended Canal Promenade from foot of Canal St past Sterling's Restaurant. $ 329,646 1,410,000$

99-001GW Dev 1999 Branch Canal PathwayConstructed a canal-side brick paver promenade, period lighting and trash receptacles converting one block of Canal Street for pedestrian and bicycle use only.

$ 175,000 1,700,000$

99-002 Dev 1999 Everett R. Brown Memorial Park Installed new playground equipment. $ 30,000 60,000$

98-003 Dev 1998 Battery Park Improved the Old C&D Canal Locks in front of Fort Delaware Park Office. $ 320,000 640,000$

98-005GW Dev 1998 Branch Canal Pathway Planned, designed, and developed canal front promenade along Branch Canal (Phase 2). $ 198,425 600,000$

Total 2,740,490$ 9,192,697$


City of Delaware City1988-2015


Project No.

TypeYear Project


ORPT Investment

Total Project Cost

06-001GW Plan 2006 Dragon Run Park Planned and designed a nature trail, observation deck and canoe/kayak launch. 31,335$ 41,780$

04-002 Dev 2004 Dragon Run Park Installed new playground equipment. 36,222$ 48,297$

Total 67,557$ 90,077$


Delaware City Park District1988-2015


Project No.

TypeYear Project


ORPT Investment

Total Project Cost

05-011 Dev 2005 State Street Park Replaced picnic pavilion roof and installed electrical service. $ 9,897 19,795$

05-016 Dev 2005 West Delmar Tot Lot Installed new playground equipment and new park sign. 11,492$ 24,426$

99-003 Dev 1999 State Street Park Installed new playground equipment. $ 4,400 8,800$

94-102 Dev 1994 State Street Park Installed new playground equipment. $ 25,000 76,752$

Total 50,790$ 129,773$


Town of Delmar1988-2015


Project No.

TypeYear Project


ORPT Investment

Total Project Cost

98-007GW Dev 1998 Mill PondInstalled benches and pedestrian bridge over the Mispillion east of Blairs Pond and other trail improvements for the Mill Pond Loop Trail (Mispillion River Greenway)

33,423$ 72,023$

96-006GW Dev 1996 Abbott's Mill Nature Center

Planned and constructioned a trail loop near the Abbott's Mill Nature Center on Donovan property along with interpretive leaflet.

$ 31,950 75,790$

94-084GW Dev 1994 Woodland Beach Wildlife Trail

Constructed 700 ft tidal marsh interpretive trail with 2 monitoring stations, viewing platform, signs and exhibits at the M&M Aquatic Resource Education Center in Woodland Beach Wildlife Area.

$ 239,600 255,162$

89-015 Acq 1989 Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area

Cedar Swamp Wildlife area acquisition of 76.63 acres from Fioravaniti in Blackbird Hundred, New Castle County. $ 83,897 84,783$

89-017 Acq 1989 Wilson/St. Jones Property $ 280,000 560,000$

88-002 Acq 1988 Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area

Cedar Swamp Wildlife area acquisition of 205.5 acres in Blackbird Hundred, New Castle County. $ 176,000 352,000$

Total 844,870$ 1,399,758$


Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

15-156 Dev 2015 Mallard Pond Park Install age appropriate playground equipment and benches within the City-owned Mallard Pond Park (Project in progress).

31,350$ 62,700$

15-227T Dev 2015 Mallard Pond Park

Construct a pedestrian/bike concrete pathway within the City-owned Mallard Pond Park. The pathway will be approximately 1,000 feet in length and 10 feet wide connecting the public access at N. Carolina Place with Marsh Creek Lane (Project in Progress)

50,000$ 100,000$

14-151 Plan 2014 Schutte Park

Conducted a survey to assess the opportunities and constraints at Schutte Park for future park development. The survey includes boundary, topography, wetland delineation, utility and impervious cover.

$ 15,000 49,700$

11-216GW Dev 2011 Memorial Park Restored the riparian corridor along the east bank of the St. Jones River near Park Drive between Loockerman and Division Streets. $ 8,358 16,981$

07-101 Dev 2007 Millcreek Subdivision Installed new play equipment and benches. $ 18,762 37,525$ 07-102 Dev 2007 Schutte Park Installed new play equipment. $ 40,000 80,000$ 06-007 Dev 2006 Dover Park Installed new playground equipment. $ 25,000 70,402$ 05-004 Dev 2005 Mayfair Park Installed new playground equipment. $ 19,277 38,554$

05-015 Dev 2005 Dover Park Replaced tennis court fencing, resurfaced 2 basketball courts and installed new softball bleachers. 58,741$ 118,687$

00-005 Dev 2000 Terry Campus Recreation Area Installed 2 pavilions and new playground equipment. $ 20,000 70,000$

00-005GW Dev 2000 Schutte Park Constructed a 10-foot wide multi-use concrete pathway as part of a trail system. $ 43,000 160,000$

99-004 Dev 1999 Terry Campus Recreation Area

Created an athletic complex on Terry Campus including 4 tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, a multi-purpose field and a softball field. $ 40,000 175,476$

94-097 Dev 1994 Dover Park Installed new playground equipment. $ 20,000 54,992$

93-063 Dev 1993 Schutte Park Implemented Phase 2 of the Schutte Park Master Plan. $ 296,657 596,657$

92-039GW Dev 1992 St. Jones River Developed segment 2 of St. Jones River Greenway northeast of the Route 13 bridge. $ 20,413 330,216$

88-008 Acq 1988 Schutte Park Purchased 56.8 acres for a city park. $ 200,000 576,646$

Total 906,558$ 2,538,536$


City of Dover1988-2015


Project No.

TypeYear Project


ORPT Investment

Total Project Cost

15-157 Dev 2015 Ellendale Town Park Installed age appropriate playground equipment within Ellendale Town Park (Project in progress). 20,000$ 40,000$

Total 20,000$ 40,000$


Town of Ellendale1988-2015


Project No. Type


ORPT Investment

Total Project Cost

14-225T Dev 2014 Elsmere Bike/Ped TrailConstructed a 10’ wide asphalt trail within Maple Ave Park and Fairgrounds Park approximately 1 mile in length with connections to 2nd Ave, Maple Ave, Tamarack Ave and Filbert Ave.

140,613$ 930,165$

12-142 Dev 2012 Elsmere Dog Park

Constructed a dog park on the 1.5-acre property between Baltimore Ave and Fairgrounds Park including canine training equipment, fencing, gates, water fountains, benches, parking, mulch surfacing, and dog waste stations.

49,976$ 149,976$

99-005 Dev 1999

Vilone Park, Brian Martin Park, Fairgrounds Park, Maple Ave Park, Veteran's Memorial Park, Joseph R. Walling Park and Junction St Parks.

Installed new playground equipment, fencing, lighting, benches and picnic tables. 155,400$ 450,400$

96-002 Dev 1996 Fairgrounds Park Purchased 2 parcels contiguous to Fairgrounds Park. $ 23,648 47,296$

92-036 Acq 1992 Fairgrounds Park Purchased 31.5 acres of land from the B&O Railroad to be used for open space/parkland. $ 350,000 1,014,579$

Total 719,637$ 2,592,416$


Town of Elsmere1988-2015


Project No. Type


ORPT Investment

Total Project Cost

15-160 Dev 2015 Fenwick Island Community Park

Install new playground equipment at Fenwick Island Community Park (Project in progress). 21,293$ 42,586$

12-143 Dev 2012 Beach Access Purchased rollout pathways for beach access. $ 24,500 49,708$

12-219T Dev 2012 Cannon Street Park Design/build an ADA kayak launch with a walking path, fencing, picnic table, benches, park sign and landscaping. (In-Progress) $ 35,000 75,589$


09-213GW Acq 2009 Cannon Street Park Acquired a 0.15-acre parcel on Cannon Street for public water access to the Assawoman Bay. $ 215,000 432,945$

07-103 Dev 2007 Fenwick Island Community Park Installed new playground and learning equipment. $ 10,727 21,454$

02-005 Dev 2002 Fenwick Island Community Park

Installed new playground equipment, shuffleboard courts, gazebo, lighting and irrigation system. $ 55,000 110,000$

Total 381,520$ 772,559$


Town of Fenwick Island1988-2015


Project No. Type


ORPT Investment

Total Project Cost

13-148 Dev 2013 Frankford Community Park

Installed new playground equipment, swings, lighting and pavilion access improvements. 26,055$ 52,111$

11-134 Dev 2011 Frankford Community Park

Installed new playground equipment, a perimeter trail, benches, a volleyball court and picnic tables. 32,400$ 66,655$

99-006 Dev 1999 Frankford Community Park Installed new playground equipment and dome climber. $ 5,306 10,612$

98-002 Dev 1998 Frankford Community Park Constructed public restooms. $ 8,475 16,950$

Total 72,236$ 146,328$


Town of Frankford1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

99-007 Dev 1999 Layton ParkImplemented phase 1 including design and engineering, site preparation, drainage improvements, grading and seeding of playing fields.

53,186$ 106,372$

96-008 Plan 1996 Layton Park Developed a plan to guide development of a sports complex at Layton Park. $ 12,400 24,800$

94-096 Dev 1994 Delaware Technical and Community College Constructed a public diving pool. $ 63,140 150,000$

91-023 Acq 1991 Layton Park Purchased 95 acres for public outdoor recreation and open space. $ 118,048 263,048$

Total 246,774$ 544,220$


Town of Georgetown1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

06-006 Dev 2006 Brenda Jones Memorial Park

Installed new playground equipment, benches, picnic tables, water fountain, fencing and landscaping. 28,768$ 59,354$

97-004 Dev 1997 Woodbridge Elementary School Installed new playground equipment and planted shade trees. 29,519$ 59,038$

Total 58,286$ 118,392$


Town of Greenwood1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

13-147 Dev 2013 Freedom Park Installed new pavilion, pathway, fence, benches, lighting, sign and landscaping. 20,000$ 49,493$

Total 20,000$ 49,493$


Town of Harrington1988-2015


Project No.

TypeYear Project


ORPT Investment

Total Project Cost

08-209GW Acq 2008 Kesselring Park Acquired 53 acres for a county park. 750,000$ 1,881,390$

06-012 Dev 2006 Browns Branch & Big Oak Parks Constructed a combination restroom and maintenance facility. 62,000$ 154,709$

05-003GW Plan 2005 Hunn Recreation Area Designed a trail loop considering a connection to Route 10, Hist/Cult/Env features and Rec Master Plan. $ 29,838 149,191$

05-008 Dev 2005 Big Oak Park Constructed new playground equipment, picnic pavilion, picnic tables, grills, landscaping, signage and trailhead. 90,000$ 337,839$

05-010 Dev 2005 Hunn Landing Recreation Area

Assessed the cultural, historical and environmental features of the park amd restored/created habitat by establishing a successional grass habitat on a former landfill.

$ 11,588 56,588$

04-003GW Acq 2004 Hunn Recreation Area Acquired 174-acre property for conservation and passive outdoor recreation. $ 194,500 489,000$

04-004GW Dev 2004 Brecknock Park Replaced an existing pedestrian bridge with new bridge. $ 24,000 71,000$

03-004 Dev 2003 Browns Branch County Park Installed new playground equipment. $ 60,000 120,000$

01-006 Dev 2001 Browns Branch County Park

Constructed 2 soccer fields, 2 ball fields, picnic shelters, parking, pathways and drainage improvements. $ 62,500 145,000$

01-006GW Dev 2001 Big Oak County ParkDesigned, engineered and constructed a jogging and nature trail, trailhead parking, an elevated wood wetland boardwalk, signage and vegetative stream restoration.

66,000$ 202,286$

00-003GW Dev 2000 Capital Park Designed and constructed Phase 2 of the Isaac Branch Pathway including signage and landscaping.

100,000$ 1,115,000$

99-004GW Plan 1999 Isaacs Branch PathwayDesigned plans for 3 mile segment of Isaac Branch Pathway extending from Rt 13 at Public Safety Blvd to DelDOT Campus and south along Rt 113 to Capital Park.

$ 15,000 30,000$

99-008 Dev 1999 Brecknock Park Adapted an existing wood farm structure into a public restroom facility including installation of water supply lines and sanitary sewer. $ 66,600 140,600$

96-004GW Dev 1996 Lebanon Landing Constructed an aquatic trailhead including parking area, landscaping, bank stabilization and park amenities. $ 37,600 75,200$

96-005 Plan 1996 Brecknock Park Developed master plan including construction plan, sediment and erosion control plan, utility plan and pedestrian/bike circulation plan. $ 27,000 27,000$

94-085GW Plan 1994 St. Jones River WatershedCreated a greenway master plan for St. Jones River Watershed including land use identification, resource inventory, trail concepts and operational and maintenance options.

$ 20,000 20,000$

Total 1,616,626$ 5,014,801$


Kent County1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

94-095 Dev 1994 Kenton Municipal Park Installed new playground equipment, picnic pavilion, grill, fencing and parking improvements. $ 12,210 24,420$

Total 12,210$ 24,420$


Town of Kenton1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

07-104 Dev 2007 Laurel River Park Installed lighting, park benches and tables. $ 37,500 76,278$

04-004 Dev 2004 Laurel River Park Installed new playground equipment. $ 24,774 49,547$

00-004GW Dev 2000 Laurel Broad Creek Designed and constructed a brick pathway along the north bank of the Broad Creek. 100,000$ 103,062$

98-012 Dev 1998 Laurel Basketball Court and Laurel River Park

Resurfaced basketball courts (Webb Ave) and installed fencing and landscaping (Laurel River Park). $ 25,000 50,000$

94-083GW Plan 1994 Laurel River Park Developed a greenway plan along the Broad Creek connecting existing parks and downtown. $ 20,000 40,000$

94-101 Dev 1994 Market Street Square Park Installed a retaining wall, walkways and underground electrical lines and improved drainage. $ 182,200 425,700$

Total 389,474$ 744,587$


Town of Laurel1988-2015


Project No. Type


ORPT Investment

Total Project Cost

00-004 Dev 2000 Leipsic Municipal Playground Installed new play equipment, swings, pathway and benches. $ 25,000 50,000$

Total 25,000$ 50,000$


Town of Leipsic1988-2015


Project No. Type


ORPT Investment

Total Project Cost

15-231T Dev 2015 Coastal Regional Trailhead

Install an all-season restroom facility, pathways, trailhead parking, bike racks, a water fountain, water bottle filling station and other related trailhead improvements at the corner of Freeman Highway and Monroe Avenue (Project in progress).

125000 250,000$

13-223T Acq 2013 Lewes Trailhead Purchased 1.3 acres for a trailhead at the junction of the Georgetown-Cape Rail with Trail and the Junction & Breakwater Trail $ 286,000 572,000$

08-118 Dev 2008 Canal Front ParkConverted the 1.3-acre public boat ramp and parking lot into the Village Green including site grading, seeding, a handicap ramp, a boardwalk along the canal, signs and landscaping.

$ 150,000 1,213,747$

07-105 Dev 2007 Canal Front Park Constructed a pavilion. $ 91,000 183,352$

06-014 Dev 2006 Canal Front Park Constructed a public restroom facility. 155,000$ 592,746$

03-010GW Dev 2003 Canal Front ParkDesigned and developed phase 1 improvements including walkways, wetland area, park pavilion, restroom, parking, village green, shade arbors and amphitheater.

302,494$ 648,928$

01-009 Plan 2001 Canal Front Park Developed park master plan including identifying recreational uses, pedestrian circulation and connections to the community. $ 97,506 195,013$

00-001 Acq 2000 Canal Front Park Acquired 1.3 acres for a public park adjacent to the Canal. $ 500,000 1,000,000$

96-007 Dev 1996 Blockhouse Pond Park Constructed a .75 mile walkway around Blockhouse Pond. $ 7,460 14,920$

93-061 Dev 1993 Blockhouse Pond Park Installed new playground equipment. $ 24,492 48,984$

Total 1,738,952$ 4,719,690$


City of Lewes1988-2015


Project No. Type


ORPT Investment

Total Project Cost

93-065 Dev 1993 Little Creek Park Installed new playground equipment. $ 5,000 10,000$

92-035 Dev 1992 Little Creek Park Purchased 1 acre adjacent to Little Creek recreation area as an addition to the park. $ 5,712 11,432$

Total 10,712$ 21,432$


Town of Little Creek1988-2015


Project No. Type


ORPT Investment

Total Project Cost

01-004 Dev 2001 Middletown Village Park Installed 3 soccer fields, bleachers, lighting, parking, concession building and an irrigation system. $ 100,000 200,000$

00-002 Dev 2000 Duke Park Installed new playground equipment, pavilion and developed the ball fields with lighting and bleachers. $ 45,000 103,000$

98-006GW Dev 1998 Middletown Nature Area Constructed Phase 2 nature trail and wetland observation platform and installed gate to restrict vehicles. $ 20,505 41,010$

97-006GW Dev 1997 Middletown Nature Area and South Cox St Park Constructed Phase 1 nature trail, boardwalk and bridge. $ 13,500 27,000$

96-003 Dev 1996 Silver Lake Park Resurfaced 3 tennis courts. $ 58,500 117,000$

Total 237,505$ 488,010$


Town of Middletown1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

15-230T Dev 2015 Goat Island Natural Area Construct a pavilion and obervation platforms along the Gary L. Emory Trail (Project in progress).

50,000$ 100,000$

14-224T Dev 2014 Goat Island Natural Area The city agrees to maintain the park in outdoor recreation uses for the public’s enjoyment in perpetuity.

255,491$ 510,982$

12-145 Dev 2012 Tony Silicato Memorial Park

Installation of universally accessible playground equipment in partnership with area Rotary Clubs.

171,628$ 343,256$

11-217GW Dev 2011 Mispillion RiverwalkConstructed a concrete pathway connecting Memorial Park with the completed section of the riverwalk near Marshall Street and installated a floating dock for canoe/kayak access and landscaping.

185,000$ 380,366$

09-214GW Dev 2009 City of MilfordCompleted a ped/bike master plan identifying existing pathway conditions and needs, develop an implementation strategy and solicit public input.

$ 9,033 18,438$

07-205GW Dev 2007 Mispillion Riverwalk Designed and constructed a pathway (linking Goat Island with the completed sections of the Riverwalk), benches and landscaping. $ 90,000 180,805$

06-004 Dev 2006 Tony Silicato Memorial Park

Installed new playground equipment and developed a youth sports complex including 6 soccer fields, 1 multi-purpose field and parking.

150,000$ 449,884$

05-005GW Dev 2005 Memorial Park Constructed a trailhead including a brick walkway, parking lot, fencing, lighting,entrance gate and landscaping.

44,000$ 88,575$

02-003GW Plan 2002 Abbotts Mill Nature Center

Planned a network of blueway trails including trail interpretation and signage. $ 5,400 10,800$

02-004GW Acq 2002 Mispillion Riverwalk Acquired 0.4 acres along southern bank of river near Marshall St to complete access to Goat Island. $ 45,000 95,000$

01-001GW Dev 2001 Mispillion Riverwalk Acquired a 30 foot strip of land along the southern bank (east of Columbia St) to continue the riverwalk to Goat Island. $ 74,000 138,799$

00-006 Dev 2000 Marvel Square Park Installed new playground equipment, sand volleyball court, concrete walkways and parking facilities. $ 48,816 97,632$

99-005GW Dev 1999 Mispillion Riverwalk Constructed Phase 10 and 11 including a raised boardwalk along the north bank. $ 150,000 300,000$

99-009 Dev 1999 First State BMX Facility Developed BMX course including track, lighting, restrooms, concession stand, bleachers, fencing and landscaping. $ 20,000 40,000$

98-009 Dev 1998 Milford Athletic Complex Phase 1 site preparation included grading, drainage and landscaping. $ 25,000 210,000$

97-008GW Dev 1997 Mispillion RiverwalkConstructed Phase 5 of Mispillion Riverwalk extending the pedestrian/bike path westbound to Front St including safety railings, lighting, park benches, trash receptacles and irrigation system.

$ 56,124 112,248$

96-005GW Dev 1996 Mispillion RiverwalkConstructed Phase 6 of Mispillion Riverwalk including paved pedestrian trail between Walnut St and Washington St as well as a segment west of Walnut St.

$ 78,750 157,500$

94-099 Dev 1994 Mispillion RiverwalkConstructed Phase 3 of Mispillion Riverwalk including installation of victorian lights with poles, park benches, trash receptacles, steel railing, post and chain fence, concrete, and reseeding of disturbed areas.

$ 78,800 161,477$

93-059 Acq 1993 Memorial Park Purchased 1.05 acres for open space/parkland (known as the Collins property). $ 45,000 90,000$

92-032GW Dev 1992 Mispillion Riverwalk Planned, engineered and constructed pathway including landscaping located southeast of the Walnut street bridge. $ 225,000 1,699,500$

92-038 Dev 1992 Mispillion Riverwalk Aquired 0.3 acres adjacent to the Mispillion River located at 11 S. Walnut St. $ 55,000 110,000$

Total 1,862,042$ 5,295,262$


City of Milford1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

02-006 Plan 2002 Cupola Park Developed a park plan for recreation, automobile and pedestrian circulation, water access and historical interpretation. $ 5,625 11,250$

91-025 Acq 1991 W.B. Atkins Memorial Park Purchased 2.69 acres to expand the park. $ 15,755 33,255$

88-004 Acq 1988 W.B. Atkins Memorial Park Purchased 0.4 acres to expand the park. $ 31,183 62,365$

Total 52,562$ 106,870$


Town of Millsboro1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

15-155 Acq 2015 Millville Park Purchased 4.91 acres located east of Dukes Drive and south of Route 26 for a public park. 200,000$ 800,000$

98-010 Dev 1998 Millville Community Playground

Installed new playground equipment in partnership with Lord Baltimore Elementary School. $ 25,000 63,732$

Total 225,000$ 863,732$


Town of Millville1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

08-114 Dev 2008 Milton Memorial ParkInstalled new playground equipment, a gazebo, with stage, pathways, picnic tables, grills, lighting, benches, landscaping and electric/water utilities.

150,000$ 308,987$

05-001GW Dev 2005 Milton Rail Trail Designed and constructed Phase 1 Rail to Trail between Federal St and Chestnut St including landscaping. $ 25,000 61,115$

03-009GW Dev 2003 Memorial Park and Bicentennial Gardens Constructed a brick paver pathway extending the Governor's Walk. $ 23,159 46,317$

02-007 Dev 2002 Memorial Park Installed new docking piers and stabilized shoreline. $ 5,800 11,600$

98-008GW Dev 1998 Governors Walk Constructed a new brick walkway as a part of the Governor's Walk between Mulberry St and Federal St. $ 60,218 490,621$

97-009GW Dev 1997 Edward H. McCabe Preserve

Constructed a pedestrian trail, parking, kiosk, signage and developed a brochure for a 3-mile water trail in Broadkill River between the Preserve and Memorial Park

$ 8,700 17,420$

92-029GW Dev 1992 Governors Walk Constructed a new concrete walkway as a part of the Governor's Walk between Mulberry St and Federal St. $ 50,700 280,000$

Total 323,577$ 1,216,059$


Town of Milton1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

11-132 Acq 2011 Broad Dyke Wetlands Natural Area

Purchased 60 acres north of the Broad Dike adjacent to the Delaware River for the purpose of protecting the natural habitat and for passive recreation.

$ 400,000 1,300,000$

02-005GW Dev 2002 Community Trail Constructed a pathway along Young Street from 8th St. to Route 273. $ 35,000 70,000$

02-009 Dev 2002 Young Street Park Enhanced park with regrading, seeding, tree planting, and park benches. $ 10,000 20,000$

94-094 Dev 1994 Battery Park Constructed a public restroom facility. $ 35,943 72,641$

Total 480,943$ 1,462,641$


City of New Castle1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

15-161 Dev 2015 Glasgow Regional Park Design and construct a new sensory playground at Glasgow Regional Park (Project in progress).

200,000$ 400,000$

15-228T Dev 2015 Jester ParkConstruct a pedestrian/bike perimeter pathway within the County-owned Jester Park. The paved pathway will connect Handby School with neighboring communities (Project in progress).

275,000$ 600,000$

14-152 Dev 2014 Roser ParkInstalled irrigation system, bermuda grass, back stop system, bleachers, benches and paved pathway at the soccer field adjacent to the parking lot.

45,000$ 122,840$

09-124 Dev 2009 Delcastle Recreation Area Enlarged the quad softball fields to national standards including re-grading, lighting and fencing.

200,000$ 408,138$

07-106 Dev 2007 Glasgow Regional Park Designed and constructed a concrete skate park with pathway to the parking lot.

350,000$ 701,311$

07-208GW Dev 2007 Industrial Track Trail Constructed a 4-mile asphalt pathway from Route 273 near the City of New Castle to the Christina River along an abandoned rail line.

500,000$ 1,487,718$

06-004GW Dev 2006 DelCastle Recreation AreaDesign and construct a segment of the Mill Creek Greenway Trail connecting the Northpointe community with the Delcastle Recreation Area.

$ 175,000 788,243$

06-005GW Dev 2006 Mill Creek GreenwayDesign and construct a segment of the Mill Creek Greenway Trail from the intersection of Stoney Batter Road and Mill Creek Road to the Mendenhall community open space. (In-Progress)

$ 175,000 368,304$

05-001 Dev 2005 Woods Haven Kruse Park Restored entrance pillars, instaledl signage and landscape. $ 20,900 41,800$

05-002 Dev 2005 Iron Hill Park Installed new playground equipment. $ 51,848 103,697$

05-004GW Acq 2005 Camp Wright Acquired a 7 acre property along Mill Creek for conservation and pathway. $ 200,000 400,034$

03-008GW Acq 2003 Red Clay Riparian Buffer Acquired two properties 13.6 acres between Brandywine Springs Park and Greenbank Mill on Red Clay Creek.

59,700$ 131,219$

01-001 Dev 2001 Llangollen Park Installed new playground equipment, benches and swings. 20,950$ 45,850$

01-013 Acq 2001 Jayson Dr Open Space Acquired 18.3 acres along Del Route 896 adjacent to the Porter Square Subdivision for a county park and open space. $ 77,400 339,400$

98-004 Acq 1998 Rosar Park Acquired 17.3 acres for a county park. $ 241,995 483,990$

97-001 Dev 1997 Townsend Elementary School Installed new playground equipment pathways and lighting. $ 16,047 92,047$

97-002GW Dev 1997 Swift Bicentennial Park and Rosar Park

Planned and developed of a system of trails in the Hockessin area in partnership with Delaware Greenways Inc.

12,821$ 34,271$

97-004GW Dev 1997Lewden Green Park and James T. Corcoran Jr. Memorial Park

Constructed 1.75 mile asphalt pathway along Christina River from Main St in the Town of Christiana to James T. Concoran Jr. Memorial Park (Coventry Ridge Park).

$ 20,775 305,775$

96-001GW Dev 1996 Bringhurst Woods Designed and installed a bridge crossing Matson Run and 3 informational/directional nodes. $ 38,753 77,506$

96-002GW Dev 1996 Brandywine Park Designed and constructed a sensory trail (Brandywine Park is now managed by DNREC, Division of Parks and Recreation). $ 12,500 36,602$

94-081GW Dev 1994 Bringhurst Woods Constructed a bike/ped trail from Bellevue State Park to Rockwood Museum. $ 100,000 214,682$

92-031GW Plan 1992 Map Greenways Developed a map of all public and private open space lands utilizing the NCC GIS Mapping System. $ 33,271 66,542$

91-022 Acq 1991 Middle Run Valley Natural Area Purchased 40 acres as an addition to Middle Run Valley Natural Area. $ 850,000 2,803,000$

89-013 Acq 1989 Middle Run Valley Natural Area Purchased 21.5 acres as an addition to Middle Run Valley Natural Area. $ 495,500 991,000$

Total 4,172,461$ 11,043,970$


New Castle County1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

15229T Dev 2015 Curtis Mill Park

Survey, design, engineer, permit and construct a pedestrian/bike bridge over the White Clay Creek. The bridge will be located just north of the Paper Mill Road bridge and will connect Kershaw Park and Curtis Mill Park (Project in progress).

200,000$ 1,000,000$

13-146 Dev 2013 LeRoy Hill Park Improved drainage by replaceing clay soil with sand/topsoil mixture and resodding outtfiled

78,500$ 157,871$

11-140 Dev 2011 Curtis Mill Park Design and construct parking area, walking/biking pathways, a plaza area, landscaping, meadow restoration and interpretive signage.

380,000$ 1,145,996$

11-141 Dev 2011 Norma B. Handloff Park and Phillips Park

Design and build skate spots at Norma B. Handloff Park and Phillips Park including access and signage.

85,000$ 176,432$

11-218GW Dev 2011 William Redd Park Construct an all-weather trail and bridges including community connections.

97,211$ 205,973$

09-121 Dev 2009 Elan Park Resurfaced the basketball court. 7,875$ 15,751$

09-122 Dev 2009 LeRoy Hill Park Rehabilitated the ball field including dugouts, backstop and fencing. $ 31,629 63,257$

09-123 Plan 2009 Curtis Mill Park Master planned the Curtis Mill property and the property between the reservoir and White Clay Creek for active and passive recreation.

20,250$ 41,432$

08-116 Dev 2008Norma B. Handloff Park, Devon Park, Stafford Park and Kells Park

Installed new playground equipment. 8,772$ 17,545$

07-107 Dev 2007 Norma B. Handloff Park Installed subsurface drainage system and regraded playing fields to improve drainage.

6,593$ 13,186$

07-200GW Dev 2007 William Redd Park Installed drainage pipes, subsurface fabric and stone for trail improvements. $ 17,422 34,843$

07-201GW Dev 2007 Phillips Park Constructed a hard surface trail connection from the parking lot to the James F. Hall Trail. $ 17,111 34,221$

06-001 Dev 2006 Fairfield Park Installed new playground equipment. $ 7,093 14,186$

06-003GW Dev 2006 Newark Reservoir Designed and constructed a pedestrian and bicycle pathway along Old Paper Mill Road south of the Newark Reservoir including landscaping.

73,001$ 146,002$

05-012 Dev 2005 Kells Park Installed subsurface drainage system and regraded playing fields to improve drainage.

43,140$ 86,280$

04-003 Dev 2004 Rittenhouse Park Replaced pavilion roof. $ 11,800 23,600$

02-008 Dev 2002 Fairfield Park, Rahway Park and Stafford Park Installed new playground equipment. $ 10,000 22,889$

01-002 Dev 2001 Folk Memorial Park Constructed a tennis court, a basketball court, softball field, park signage, picnic tables, bleachers and benches. $ 100,000 339,000$

01-005GW Dev 2001 Folk Memorial Park Constructed a paved walkway as part of the Mason-Dixon Trail within the park. $ 16,786 42,886$

00-001GW Dev 2000 James F. Hall Trail and Lewis Park

Designed and constructed a multi-purpose 1.7 mile paved pathway north of the rail line. $ 200,000 1,950,000$

98-005 Dev 1998 Norma B. Handloff Park and Lumbrook Park Installed new playground equipment. $ 19,624 39,248$

94-092 Acq 1994 Iron Glen Acquired 12.7 acre Iron Glen parcel near Elkton Rd and the Maryland border for open space. $ 53,800 550,000$

91-021 Acq 1991 Karpinski Park and Coleman Park

Purchased Karpinski (8.0 acres) and Coleman (5.7 acres) parcels for City parkland. $ 203,500 407,000$

89-012 Acq 1989 Elkton Road Open Space Purchased 4.3 acres at the intersection of Elkton Rd and Christina Parkway for open space. $ 58,825 117,650$

Total 1,747,931$ 6,645,248$


City of Newark1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

06-003 Dev 2006 Ella Johnson Memorial Park

Designed and constructed a perimeter walking trail, exercise equipment, benches, and landscaping. 71,263$ 142,525$

Total 71,263$ 142,525$


Town of Newport1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

13-222T Plan 2013 Assawoman Canal Designed phase 1 trail along the west bank of canal includinga bridge, parking lot and restroom. $ 206,000 950,000,000$

09-215GW Plan 2009 John West Park Constructed a pathway, benches, tables and landscaping improving mobility. $ 38,500 109,584$

08-211GW Dev 2008 Assawoman Canal Conducted a trail concept plan including public involvement and professional renderings. 4,400$ 9,400$

05-005 Dev 2005 John West Park Constructed a new gazebo, a sand volleyball court and landscaping. 20,150$ 45,850$

04-006 Acq 2004 John West Park Aquired 0.8 acre parcel to expand the park. $ 200,000 400,000$

02-012 Dev 2002 John West Park Installed new playground and fitness equipment. $ 17,050 34,100$

Total 486,100$ 950,598,934$


Town of Ocean View1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

09-126 Dev 2009 Old Academy Park Installed new playground equipment. $ 19,980 39,959$

07-108 Dev 2007 Memorial Park Installed picnic tables and benches $ 1,800 3,676$

02-010 Dev 2002 Memorial Park Constructed a fitness trail, improved playing field with lights and installed new playground equipment. 49,718$ 101,780$

01-005 Dev 2001 Old Academy Park Reconstructed the tennis court facility including resurfacing, netting and fencing. $ 9,000 18,000$

93-062 Dev 1993 Old Academy Park Installed new playground equipment. $ 2,332 4,663$

Total 82,829$ 168,078$


Town of Odessa1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

13-221T Plan 2013 Canal Launch geotechnical study

Conducted a geotechnical study to determine the feasibility of a floating dock, canoe/kayak launch, pedestrian ramp and boardwalk. 22,217$ 44,435$

11-133 Dev 2011 Baltimore Ave RestroomImproved the public restrooms located at Baltimore Ave and the Boardwalk to comply with ADA standards including doors, partitions, counters, flooring, faucets and lighting.

62,400$ 133,184$


11-139 Dev 2011 Delaware Ave RestroomImproved the public restrooms located at Delaware Ave and the boardwalk to comply with ADA standards including doors, partitions, counters, flooring, faucets and lighting.

79,786$ 159,573$


07-109 Dev 2007 Grove Park and Silver Lake Park Installed fitness equipment (Grove Park) and Swings (Silver Lake Park). 15,000$ 30,265$

05-009 Dev 2005 Grove Park Installed new playground equipment. 37,117$ 74,233$

04-001 Dev 2004 Silver Lake Park Installed new playground equipment. $ 20,000 46,473$

03-003 Dev 2003 Grove Park Designed and constructed a pathway, patio, retaining wall, benches, tables and landscaping along the west side of the Ice House. $ 160,330 552,328$

01-010 Dev 2001 Deauville Beach Rec Area Reconstructed the tennis court facility including resurfacing, netting, fencing and signage. $ 65,000 145,000$

94-089 Dev 1994 Grove Park Constructed restoom facilities. $ 13,185 117,709$

Total 503,918$ 1,349,822$


City of Rehoboth Beach1988-2015


Project No. Type Year Project

Approved Park Name Project Description ORPT Investment

Total Project Cost

08-117 Dev 2008 Soroptimist Park Phase II improvements included installation of playground equipment, a picnic shelter, picnic tables, grills, pathway and landscaping. 44,000$ 100,756$

06-006GW Dev 2006 Seaford Sports Complex Designed and constructed a perimeter pathway. $ 20,000 56,350$

05-013 Dev 2005 Soroptimist Park Installed new playground equipment and picnic pavilion and prepare for walking paths. 100,000$ 200,079$

02-013 Dev 2002 Seaford Sports Complex Constructed 2 softball fields including fencing, lighting and bleachers. 180,000$ 371,356$

99-006GW Dev 1999 Seaford Riverwalk Constructed a pathway and landscaping stabilizing the northern shoreline. $ 30,000 60,000$

99-010 Dev 1999 Seaford Sports Complex Phase 1 improvements included grading and drainage. $ 80,000 160,000$

98-011 Plan 1998 Forty Acres Park Created master plan for active recreation. $ 25,000 50,000$

97-006 Dev 1997 Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club Constructed 6 soccer fields for varying age groups and a baseball field. $ 45,000 193,469$

96-009 Dev 1996 Seaford Gateway Park Developed park including grading, sidewalks, lighting and installation of a water fountain. $ 30,000 60,000$

94-100 Dev 1994 Michael A. Hastings Tennis Complex

Reconstructed the tennis court facility including resurfacing, netting, fencing and signage at Seaford High School. $ 40,000 100,000$

93-058 Acq 1993 Seaford Gateway Park Purchased 0.4 acres for open space and parkland. $ 45,000 90,228$

92-042 Plan 1992 Seaford Riverwalk Developed a greenway plan for the Nanticoke River waterfront within city limits. $ 20,000 40,000$

Total 659,000$ 1,482,237$


City of Seaford1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

00-008 Acq 2000 Cemetery Rd Park Acquired 3 acre property for parkland at the southeast corner of Cemetery Rd and West Railroad Ave. $ 150,000 300,000$

99-011 Dev 1999 Southern Delaware School of the Arts Installed new playground equipment. 15,000$ 30,000$

97-007 Dev 1997 Selbyville Park and Phillip Showell Elementary School

Developed baseball and soccer fields (Selbyville Park) and installed new playground equipment (Phillip Showell School). $ 20,000 40,000$

93-060 Dev 1993 Selbyville Park Installed horseshoe pits, volleyball court, and support facilities. $ 5,000 10,767$

Total 190,000$ 380,767$


Town of Selbyville1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

15-223T Plan 2015 Marvel Saltmarsh PreserveDesign and prepare drawings, permits and other documents associated with the raised wildlife viewing area at the Marvel Saltmarsh Preserve; leased from the Delaware Nature Society.

17,750$ 35,500$

14-150 Dev 2014 Slaughter Beach Town Park

Resurfaced and fenced the tennis court and basketball court at Town Park on the west side of Bay Ave. $ 15,344 30,687$

07-110 Dev 2007 Slaughter Beach Pavilion/Bathhouse Designed and constructed a pavilion and bathhouse. 62,649$ 125,957$

01-008 Dev 2001 Slaughter Beach Town Park Rehabilitated a tennis court and a basketball court including landscaping. $ 1,500 3,000$

Total 97,243$ 195,144$


Town of Slaughter Beach1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

07-111 Dev 2007 Sunnyside Park Installed new playground equipment, pavilion, picnic tables and landscaping. $ 45,000 93,660$

07-202GW Dev 2007 Sunnyside Park Constructed a paved perimeter trail, site furnishings and landscaping. $ 14,000 28,000$

06-013 Plan 2006

Mill Creek Park, Green’s Branch Path, Sunnyside Village Park and Gardenside Park

Recreation plan including linking town parks with a pedestrian/bicyclist pathway network. $ 5,766 11,532$

98-006 Dev 1998

Smyrna Elementary School, North Smyrna Elementary School, and John Basset Moore Elementary

Installed new playground equipment. $ 25,000 50,000$

96-003GW Dev 1996 Green Branch Trail Constructed a bike/ped trail along Greens Branch. 80,000$ 734,491$

96-004 Acq 1996 Smyrna Municipal Park Acquired an inholding parcel at Memorial Park. $ 10,000 37,306$

94-098 Dev 1994 Smyrna Municipal Park Installed a drainage pipe to create an accessible connection between existing park and newly acquired parcel. $ 44,000 88,000$

93-054 Acq 1993 Smyrna Municipal Park Purchased 6 acres along Duck Creek for outdoor recreation use. $ 63,406 126,812$

Total 287,172$ 1,169,801$


Town of Symrna1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

11-136 Dev 2011 Beach Purchased rollout pathways for beach access. 30,403$ 60,805$

01-012 Dev 2001 Richard Hall Memorial Park Installed benches and landscaping. $ 5,500 12,944$

91-024 Acq 1991 Taylor/Cat Hill Purchased 21 acres for open space preservation. $ 850 1,700$

Total 36,753$ 75,449$


Town of South Bethany1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

15-232T Plan 2015 James Farm Ecological Preserve

Prepare engineering and construction drawings forfuture improvements at the James Farm Master Plan completed in 2014. Phase 1 improvements include restroom, parking lot, trails, trail markers and interpretive signs (Project in progress).

37,500$ 75,000$

14-226T Dev 2014 Woodland Park

Constructd crushed stone trail approximately 1 mile in length within Woodland Park. Other improvements include parking lot, entrance sign, park benches, information kiosk, fencing and directional/interpretation signage.

86,058$ 99,995$

11-131 Acq 2011 Nanticoke Park Purchased 20 acres designated for public parkland (the first County park). $ 107,811 215,622$

09-127 Dev 2009Charles P. West Community Park (Gumboro)

Installed new playground equipment, picnic shelter, pathway and landscaping. $ 23,784 48,567$

98-009GW Dev 1998 Southern Delaware Heritage Trail

Designed Southern DE Heritage Trails interpretive brochures and installed signs throughout the designated trail route. $ 10,000 20,000$

Total 265,153$ 459,184$


Sussex County1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

12-144 Dev 2012 Townsend Municipal Park Install underground electric for park lighting and water for landscape irrigation and future restrooms. (In-Progress) 65,400$ 130,800$

07-114 Dev 2007 Townsend Municipal ParkInstalled new playground equipment, skate park, basketball courts, baseball field, horseshoe pits, walking paths, gazebo, swings, volleyball courts, multi-purpose field and parking.

184,755$ 517,713$

Total 250,155$ 648,513$


Town of Townsend1988-2015


Project No.

TypeYear Project


ORPT Investment

Total Project Cost

14-153 Dev 2014 Koscuiszko Park

Restored the existing stone building to be used as a restroom and storage facility for neighborhood based education, environment and recreation programs. Improvements include the restoration of the roof, windows, doors, electric and plumbing as well as modifications for accessibility.

40,000$ 80,000$

14-154 Dev 2014 Conaty Park Replaced unsafe playground equipment, swings and a picnic table as well as other park-related improvements at Conaty Park.

125,000$ 250,000$

13-149 Dev 2013 Brandywine Park Completed the restoration of the Sugar Bowl Observatory including the fabrication and installation of the fiberglass dome.

84,560$ 127,238$

08-115 Dev 2008

Brown Park, Brown-Burton-Winchester Park, Tatnall Playground and Eastlawn Playground

Install new playground equipment. (In-Progress) 120,000$ 274,934$

07-112 Dev 2007Kruse Playground, Haynes Park and Brandywine Playground


07-113 Dev 2007 3rd and Clayton St Park and Browntown Park Installed new spray park and associated equipment. 121,300$ 450,150$

05-007 Dev 2005 Eastlake, Helen Chambers Parks

Installed new playground equipment and fencing (Helen Chambers Park) and fencing (Eastlake Park).

85,000$ 216,283$

04-002GW Dev 2004 Bancroft Parkway Installed a single span pedestrian/bicycle bridge. $ 250,000 1,050,000$

03-001 Dev 2003

Brown-Burton-Winchester Park, Kosciuszko Park, Browntown Park, Helen Chambers Parks, Stapler Park, Kirkwood Park and Barbara Hicks Playground

Improvements included basketball court renovation (Brown-Burton-Winchester Park, tennis court renovation (Kosciuszko Park), basketball court renovation (Browntown Park), new playground equipment (Helen Chambers Parks and Stapler Park), new swings (Kirkwood Park and Barbara Hicks Playground).

145,000$ 294,628$

03-006GW Dev 2003 Northern Delaware Greenway

Designed and constructed a trail segment adjacent to the Rock Manor Golf Course.

130,000$ 260,000$

02-006GW Dev 2002 Clifford Brown Memorial Plaza

Developed plaza with pathways, garden, fencing, seating, lighting and landscaping. $ 171,680 702,880$

02-011 Dev 2002Johnston Playground, Stapler Park and 4th and Madison


00-009 Dev 20003rd and Clayton St Park, Canby Park, Michaels Playground

Installed new playground equipment and fencing. 186,000$ 374,198$

99-002GW Plan 1999 Brandywine Mills Park Improvements included a pathway, lighting, benches, landscaping and parking circulation. $ 143,800 287,600$

99-012 Dev 1999

Mack, Woodlawn, Brandywine Mills, 3rd and Clayton Street Playground, Connell Street Tot Lot and Barbara Hicks Playground.


98-001 Dev 1998 Eden Park Constructed multi-purpose fields. $ 92,500 185,000$

98-002GW Plan 1998 Northern DE Greenway Incorporated trail plans into transportation corridor and rail trail plans. $ 14,000 28,000$

98-003GW Dev 1998 Gibraltar Gardens Restored the garden pathways and landscaping. $ 60,000 589,492$

96-001 Dev 1996 Elbert Playground Installed new playground equipment, picnic table, grill, benches and pathway. $ 30,000 66,000$

94-082GW Dev 1994 Wilmington Historic Trail Enhancements included new trees and plantings at the intersection of Market St and 6th St. $ 8,830 8,830$

94-093 Dev 1994 Kingswood Athletic Complex

Phase 2 improvements included 2 lighted tennis courts with fencing, security lighting, 3 lighted basketball courts, drinking fountains, and ballfields.

$ 101,700 276,954$

93-070GW Dev 1993 Swedes Landing Expanded Swedes Landing walkway from Ft. Christina Monument to the entrance of Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard.

52,986$ 83,099$

92-030GW Dev 1992 Brandywine Park Constructed the Brandywine Nature Trail as a part of a larger trail network. $ 44,677 448,277$

92-037 Acq 1992 Kalmar Nyckel shipyard Purchased 2.8 acres for open space and parkland on E. 7th St. $ 153,584 303,584$

Total 2,510,617$ 7,497,827$


City of Wilmington1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

05-006 Dev 2005 Wyoming Park Installed new playground equipment. 24,988$ 49,975$

98-008 Dev 1998 Wyoming Park Installed new playground equipment. $ 1,293 2,587$

Total 26,281$ 52,562$


Town of Wyoming1988-2015


Project No.

TypeYear Project


ORPT Investment

Total Project Cost

DPR-0011 Dev 2012 Cape Henlopen State Park Playground surfacing and mats. The Friends of Cape raised funds for the playground equipment.

16,164$ 100,164$

DPR-2209 Dev 2011 Auburn Heights Site preparation at NVF. 33,871$ -$

DPR-2208 Plan 2010 Delaware Seashore State Park Thompson Island trail design. 80,000$ 80,000$

DPR-006 Dev 2010 Cape Henlopen State Park Purchased beach access mats. $ 11,142 11,142$

DPR-007 Acq 2009 Auburn Heights Conservation Easement on SE Parcel at NVF. $ 435,000 1,000,000$

DPR-2210 Dev 2009 Phillips Park Bridge replacement at Phillips Park along James Hall Trail in Newark. 3,986$ 10,904$

DPR-0008 Acq 2008 Assawoman Canal Purchased a 0.5 acre property in Ocean View adjacent to the Assawoman Canal. $ 197,752 491,961$

DPR-2204 Dev 2008 White Clay Creek State Park Pomery Rail Trail Bridge Purchase 145,000$ 645,000$

DPR-2206 Plan 2008 East Coast Greenway Designed and printed the DE/PA multi-use Trail map and guide for the East Coast Greenway. 5,000$ 10,000$

DPR-2202 Plan 2006 C&D Canal Conducted a Recreation Study for a trail along the C&D Canal. $ 50,000 150,000$

DPR-2203 Dev 2006 Trap Pond State Park Fencing installation at Trap Pond. 76,278$ 196,278$

DPR-2205 Dev 2006 Alapocas Run State Park Trail improvements along Powder Mill Greenway (aka Northern Delaware Greenway)

30,000$ -$

DRP-0010 Dev 2006 First State Heritage Park Bell House improvements 250,000$ 250,000$

DPR-0003 Dev 2006 Bellevue State Park Scap House area improvements 250,000$ 250,000$

DPR-0004 Dev 2006 White Clay Creek State Park Purchased the Pomeroy Rail Trail Bridge 7,750$ 200,000$

CH-41Bx Dev 2006 Junction & Breakwater Trail

Designed and engineered the Holland Glade Bridge along the Junction & Breakwater Trail. $ 122,157 997,976$

05-017 Dev 2005 Wilmington State Park Restoration of the Sugar Bowl Observatory 25,000$ 105,873$

DPR-0002 Dev 2005Resurfaced tennis courts at Brandywine and Rockford Parks

Resurfaced tennis courts at Brandywine and Rockford Parks 97,463$ 260,463$

98-004GW Dev 1998 Alapocas Run State Park Engineered of the Northern Delaware Greenway Trail from Route 202 to Alapocas Dr (Powdermill Greenway). $ 43,425 179,425$

96-007GW Dev 1996 Cape Henlopen State Park Constructed a pedestrian/bike trail at Cape Henlopen State Park from the beach house parking area to the Gordon's Pond Parking Area. $ 45,000 90,000$

96-008GW Dev 1996 Bellevue State Park Constructed 2 segments of the Northern Delaware Greenway; Bellevue and Brandywine Creek State Parks. $ 155,900 311,800$

94-086GW Dev 1994 Cape Henlopen State Park Developed a pedestrain bikeway facility at Cape Henlopen State Park from the entrance to the bathhouse. $ 72,000 364,000$

94-087GW Dev 1994 Bellevue State Park Constructed a Pedestrian crossing at Marsh Road between Bellevue State Park and Bringhurst Woods. $ 4,000 21,000$

89-018 Acq 1989 Killens Pond State Park Acquired a 0.5 acre property along Killens Pond Raod adjacent to the park. $ 70,865 141,730$

88-001 Acq 1988 Beach Plum Island Acquired 50' wide, 4237 sq ft right of way to provide public access to Beach Plum Island. $ 75,000 150,000$

88-003 Acq 1988 Trap Pond State Park Acquired a 1 acre property adjoining Trap Pond State Park along country road 449 $ 29,500 59,000$

Total 2,332,252$ 6,076,716$


DNREC, Division of Parks & Recreation1988-2015


Project No.



Total Project Cost

DPR-0012 Plan 2014 Bowers Beach Access Area Concept planning a portion of the parking area and beach access. 34,040$ 34,040$

98-007GW Dev 1998 Mill Pond Installedl benches and pedestrian bridge over the Mispillion east of Blairs Pond and other trail improvements. 33,423$ 72,023$

96-006GW Dev 1996 Abbott's Mill Nature Center

Trail planning and construction near the Abbott's Mill Nature Center along with interpretive leaflet. $ 31,950 75,790$

94-084GW Dev 1994 Woodland Beach Wildlife Trail

Constructed interpretive trail with viewing platform, signs and exhibits located at Aquatic Resource Education Center. $ 239,600 255,162$

89-015 Acq 1989 Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area Acquired 76.63 acres in Blackbird Hundred, New Castle County. $ 83,897 84,783$

89-017 Acq 1989 DNERR St. Jones Reserve Acquired a 343.8 acre property adjacent to Ted Harvey Wildlife Area. $ 210,334 446,516$

89-020 Acq 1989 Nanticoke Wildlife Area Acquired a 35.5 acre property adjacent to Nanticoke Wildlife Area. $ 75,486 150,972$

88-002 Acq 1988 Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area Acquired a 205 acre property adjacent to Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area $ 176,000 352,000$

Total 884,730$ 1,471,286$


DNREC, Division of Fish & Wildlife1988-2015

Documents

Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Trails (ORPT) Program · Bethany Beach Nature Center and Conservation Area Constructed a trail and elevated boardwalk with an overlook. $ 153,300 $ 779,300