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City of Dover
Delaware
Department Directory

City Clerk

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday (8:30AM - 5:00PM)

Office Phone:
(302) 736-7008

Office Fax:
(302) 736-5068

Office e-mail:
cityclerk@dover.de.us

City Clerk:
Andria Bennett

Mailing Address:
City Hall - 15 Loockerman Plaza
Dover, DE 19901

The City Clerk's Office is a link between the Community, City Council, and City staff. We are committed to maximizing access to municipal government in a timely and professional manner and accurately recording and preserving the history of the City of Dover. The City Clerk's Office staff values the diversity of Dover's population and is dedicated to serving everyone in a courteous and professional manner that lends itself to bringing respect to the City and the citizens we serve. We strive to work in unison with City Council and Staff to increase and promote opportunities for citizens to communicate their needs, suggestions, and concerns so they may continue to enjoy a high quality of life.

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Dover, Delaware 19901
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Poole, H. Naomi
Human Resources Director
Whaley, LaVette
Human Resources Generalist

HR

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Information Technologies

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday (8:30AM - 5:00PM)

Office Phone:
(302) 736-5071

Office Fax:
(302) 672-1847

Department Head: Rehman R. Ali

Mailing Address:
City Hall - 15 Loockerman Plaza
P.O. Box 475
Dover, DE 19903-0475

The Information Technology Department is responsible for planning and managing information technology in municipal offices of the City of Dover. It is responsible for the following tasks:

  • Sets the vision develops a strategic plan and serves as a catalyst for implementing integrated information technologies.
  • Develops and maintains an information infrastructure for the City of Dover, including database administration, data communications, system and network administration.
  • Provides software tools for access to data by City staff and assist city staff in the use of the software tools.
  • Assures that technology acquired by the City integrates with and contributes to the City's overall information infrastructure.
  • Facilitates continued process improvements by reducing redundant data and processing, managing operating costs, and customer training.

Resources:

Interested in learning more about Cyber Security, the risks involved, and what is being done? Visit Delaware's Department of Technology & Information DigiKnow page for valuable information, tools, and resources.

Additional Resources:

OnGuard Online

Department of Homeland Security

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Dover, Delaware 19901
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Parks & Recreation

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

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 our new building this winter with the spray pad and all accessible playground in the spring of 2025.  A Do It Yourself Skatepark at Schutte Park is OPEN!! 

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.



 

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  

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

Service Desk Hours:   
Mon.-Fri.       7 am  - 8 pm   

Sat.               9 am - 1 pm  

Sun.             Seasonally
 

Roger Ridgeway, Director

City of Dover Parks & Recreation 


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
 

Email:  Parks[at sign]dover.de.us 

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

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Bailey, Michael
Building Inspector
Brown, Matthew
Harvey, Tracey
Community Development Manager
Melson-Williams, Dawn
Principal Planner
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Lyon, Jason
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Public Works

Director: Sharon J. Duca, P.E.

In general, this divison of the Department of Public Works has responsibility for the overall administration of the department's Engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Sanitation, Streets, Water Wastewater, and Water Treatment Plant. It is responsible for the following tasks:

  • Prepares, implements, and manages division budgets.
  • Coordinates and manages day-to-day activities of all Public Works divisions.
  • Establishes goals, objectives, and priorities for Public Works activities.
  • Prepares standards specifications for equipment and vehicle purchases.
  • Provides clerical support for correspondence, personnel, contracting, purchasing, budgeting, and records for all Public Works divisions.
  • Prepares departmental press releases, including Spring Cleanup Week, Holiday Refuse Collection, and Free Leaf Mulch.
  • Responds to customer questions and complaints regarding all Public Works Activities.

Public Works News & Updates

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15 Loockerman Plaza
Dover, Delaware 19901
Office Hours
  • Hours of Operation 8:30am to 4:30pm
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Lyon, Jason
Director