"Southern Park"
Project Description:
New Castle County recently concluded a Parks Task Force public recommendation process. Part of the Task Force’s duties was to provide recommendations on park facilities in the southern part of the County. This project is a direct result of those recommendations and information pertaining to can be found here: Parks Task Force
The site identified for the new “Southern Park” is a 100 acre, County-owned parcel located on Shallcross Lake Road near the intersection of Marl Pit Road. The future park will be sub-regional in scope and scale, with approximately 80 acres being initially programmed for a district park-level of recreational usage.
Public Input Survey:
We are currently seeking input through the following survey from residents. Your thoughts about the site, as well as your recreational habits and preferences are important to the planning process. The survey will require about 15 minutes to complete and will be available online through May 2020.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/southernpark
Current Phase:
Design and Planning
Key Dates:
November 2019: Planning phase started
December 2019: Initial programming/brainstorming
March 2020: Initial concepts for public review
June 2020: Draft plan for public review
September 2020: Final plan presented
Current Project Update:
September 30, 2020 Public Meeting #4
June 25, 2020: Draft Master Plan
Public Meeting Dates
December 3, 2019, at 7 pm: Public Meeting #1 - Programming/Brainstorming
March 4, 2020, at 7 pm: Public Meeting #2 - Analysis and Initial Concepts
June 17, 2020, at 7 pm: VIRTUAL Public Meeting #3 - Draft Plan
The public comment period will be open for 60 days, ending August 1, 2020.
Plan comments can be sent via e-mail to Geoff Creary at gcreary@simonecollins.com and Joe Wallace at jwallace@simonecollins.com
September 30, 2020, at 7 pm: Public Meeting #4 - Final Plan
Location for all in-person meetings:
Appoquinimink Public Library
651 N. Broad Street
Middletown, DE
Contact Info
For questions regarding the "Southern Park" project contact:
Marco Boyce
(302) 395-5778
Marco.Boyce@NewCastleDE.gov