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Phone Numbers
302-674-7541 302-736-7050
Emergencies: Dial 911
Location
10 Electric Avenue
Dover,
DE
19904
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Service Desk Hours:   
Mon.-Fri.       7 am  - 8 pm   

Sat.               9 am - 1 pm  
Sun.             Seasonally



Contact Information: 
Service Desk/General Information: (302) 674-7541

Open Gym Schedule: (302) 736-4443 

Weather Line: (302) 736-7155 

Administrative Office: (302) 736-7050

Roger Ridgeway, Director 

 

Email:  Parks[at sign]dover.de.us  

Mailing Address:  
City of Dover Parks & Recreation
 PO Box 475
 Dover, DE 19903 



Taking care of our city Parks!

Construction continues at Dover Park (White Oak Rd) on the community center, spray pad and all accessible playground. We are looking forward to opening these new amenities in 2026. The Dog Park and the Do It Yourself Skatepark Park are open and located in Schutte Park!! Plans for a larger Skatepark are still in progress.  Be sure to check back for updates on these and other park upgrades.  


Due to construction projects in Dover Park, we have temporarily suspended park events/pavilion rentals. We will resume once construction projects are completed.


If you see a park area that needs our attention, please give us a call at (302) 674-7541 or shoot us an email at parks@dover.de.us.


Our Mission  
To provide quality affordable recreation and leisure services that promote healthy lifestyles for residents of Dover and its surrounding communities.   

Program Cancellation Line (Recording)  
Weather conditions have you wondering if an event is postponed or cancelled? Call 302-736-7155.   



Spring & Summer Camps & Leagues 

 Spring Brochure 


Spring Trips

2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show (3/4/2026)


Dover Duathlon - April 11th Located at Schutte Park

For complete details and registration, please visit this link:

https://www.trisignup.com/Race/DE/Dover/DELAWARESPRINTDUATHLON


Annual Egg Hunt- March 28th 12:00 PM

Kids bring your baskets and be ready to gather eggs left by the Schutte Park bunnies. This FREE annual

event is a hopping good time for all kids 10 and under, registration is not necessary. The hunt starts

promptly at NOON on the City of Dover softball fields in Schutte Park. Don't be late, the hunt only lasts

a few minutes!! Held Rain or Shine!!

(In the event of rain, will be held inside at the John W. Pitts Recreation Center.)



Create your online account with us for quick and easy program registration!




ONLINE REGISTRATION (recommended)

Did you hear about registering online with us? It's easy, just set up an account with us that includes your family members. Then you'll be able to register for our outstanding camps, programs, and trips!
 We are encouraging online registration as it is customer friendly and convenient way to register without having to write a check or make a special trip over to the recreation center. To get your online account started, visit:  https://cityofdover.recdesk.com/Community/Member/Login


IN PERSON:            
John W. Pitts Recreation Center (Schutte Park)
10 Electric Avenue, Dover

BY MAIL:           
1) Complete the Registration Form     
2)  Enclose check payable to "City of Dover"  
3)  Mail to: 

   City of Dover Parks & Recreation 
   PO Box 475 
   Dover, DE 19903