Parks & Recreation
**Notice**
The Parks & Recreation offices and John W Pitts Recreation Center be closing in the afternoon on Tuesday, December 31st. We will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st.
Be sure to start of 2025 on the right foot by taking a 1st day walk in one of our many parks around Dover!
Create your online account with us for quick and easy program registration!
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.
Fall/Winter Activity & Sports Program Guide
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
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