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Green Space for Everyone
New Castle is building parks for all corners of the county.
Where the horses reach out
It may be therapeutic and educational, but kids typically use a different word to describe New Castle County’s Therapeutic Riding at Carousel (TRAC) program.
A Good Place to Get Fit
New Castle county offers sports and exercise programs to suit just about everyone.
More Than A Collection of Books
County libraries transform thriving communities.
Going Green to Save Costs and the Environment
New police headquarters a model for energy efficient buildings of the future.
Planning for the Future
County leaders envision affordable, connected communities.

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Green Space for Everyone
New Castle is building parks for all corners of the county.

Rod Villanueva, his son, Ryan, and daughter, Tiffany, far left, cast their lines at Enchanted Lake in Carousel Park.

Many communities are lucky to have a park. New Castle County is lucky to have many parks that offer diverse activities from picnic areas and playgrounds to sports fields and trails to dog parks and horseback riding. And many of the county’s 259 parks are found in an unlikely spot – the middle of residential neighborhoods.

People of all ages and in all areas of the county have access to a wide range of parks and recreation areas. More than 210 county parks are neighborhood parks located inside residential areas, where residents can enjoy playgrounds, basketball courts and picnic areas.

“County neighborhood parks are outdoor community centers for the residents living around them. They offer children a safe place to play close to home,” says County Councilman George Smiley.

Additionally, New Castle County manages 14 regional parks and 25 district parks, including Banning Park, Carousel Park and Equestrian Center, Delcastle Park, Paper Mill Park, Rockwood Park and Mansion, and Talley Day Park. The 405 acres of Delcastle Park include a staffed tennis center, 18-hole golf course, driving range, miniature golf, basketball and street hockey courts, soccer, baseball and football fields, large playground and a 1.75-mile paved path. Paper Mill Park, while smaller in size, offers tennis and basketball courts, soccer fields, walking trails, two play structures and picnic areas.

“New Castle County’s parks offer families safe places to play, exercise, and enjoy cookouts and picnics. They help connect neighbors and build strong communities,” says County Executive Chris Coons. “Regardless of your age, playing in a park is the best way to have fun and stay fit.”

In the next three years, the county expects to invest nearly $22 million to further develop parks for residents of New Castle’s growing communities. New park projects include the next phase of construction in Glasgow Regional Park, continued expansion of greenways across the county, and new sports fields in Bear and southern New Castle County. Construction of a public skate park at Glasgow Park is slated to begin as well.

“Our county parks reflect the values and vision of residents. They are places where people play and work out together, enjoy time together with friends and have fun,” adds County Executive Coons.

Photo by Stephen Cherry