Contact: Helen Haughey, State Parks Marketing, phone: (302) 739-4413
or Kathleen Jamison, Public Affairs, phone:

Lifetime Pass to Delaware State Parks Now On Sale for Senior State Residents

EDITORS: A digital photo of Governor Minner receiving first Lifetime Pass from State Parks Director Charles Salkin can be emailed by contacting Helen Haughey, parks marketing director, at 302-739-4413, or Kathleen Jamison, DNREC Public Affairs Office, at 302-739-4506.

Delaware State Parks introduces the Lifetime Pass for Delaware residents over the age of 65. This pass can be purchased for a one-time fee of $45 and allows a senior resident access to every state park that charges a vehicle entrance fee for their lifetime. The annual senior pass for $10 is still available.

Rep. Joe Miro (R – 22nd District) sponsored the legislation that made the Lifetime Pass possible to “provide an opportunity to our seniors to visit all of our great recreational and natural areas in the state and to remain competitive with some of our neighboring states.” He stated that health and wellness are very important to seniors and “this pass would encourage them to get outside and exercise.”

Governor Ruth Ann Minner was especially proud to be the first recipient of the Lifetime Pass. She developed the state’s Open Space legislation and continues to be a great supporter of parks and natural resource protection for all of Delaware’s citizens. Director of the Division of Parks and Recreation, Charles Salkin presented the Governor with her Lifetime Pass to state parks.

Lifetime Passes are now available for purchase at any state park office and at the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control office at 89 Kings Highway in Dover.

 

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