Parks & Recreation
Create your online account with us for quick and easy program registration!
Taking care of our city Parks!
Bring Fido out Schutte Park as the Dog Park has officially opened!! A temporary Skatepark is coming to Schutte Park soon. Be sure to check back for updates. Construction has started at Dover Park (White Oak Park) on the community center and spray pad! Look for more fun details as we are projected to open in May of 2024. Stay tuned for information these projects and more! Due to construction projects in Dover Park and Silver Lake 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.
Featured Activities
Adult Dance - Soul Line and Dance w/Ease
High Intensity Interval Training
Youth Winter Indoor Basketball League
2023/24 Winter Indoor Field Hockey
Fall 2023 Activities & Programs Guide
**New York City Bus Trips - SOLD OUT**
Service Desk Hours:
Mon.-Fri. 7 am - 8 pm
Sat. 9 am - 1 pm
Sun. Seasonally
Robin Eaton, MBA
Director
City of Dover Parks & Recreation
(302) 736-7050
reaton[at sign]dover.de.us
Contact Information:
Service Desk/General Information: (302) 674-7541
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
Mailing Address:
City of Dover Parks & Recreation
PO Box 475
Dover, DE 19903
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.
Easy ways to register!
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
General Information