Fort Delaware opens season with new tram path

Fort Delaware State Park is touting a brand new tram path and different enhancements because it kicks off the 2022 park season on Pea Patch Island.

Guests can now anticipate a a lot smoother tram trip from the ferry touchdown to the historic fort.

The two,000-foot-path was rebuilt as a part of a capital funding plan that began final September.

DNREC’s Chief of Development Invoice Miller mentioned the trail desperately wanted updating.

“It was in actually dangerous disrepair. In order that tram path has been raised, widened and improved to supply a a lot better customer expertise.”

Miller mentioned the state spent almost $3.7 on tasks throughout the island.

“In the end to make it a greater customer expertise we would like individuals to be on the market and benefit from the island. In the event you haven’t been out to Pea Patch island, it’s an awesome alternative to expertise historical past and nature,” Miller mentioned.

Different enhancements presently in progress embody extra sturdy trails, a screened-in pavilion and an A-D-A accessible chicken watching platform.

Fort Delaware State Park is open by means of September.