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  • About Us
  • What We Do
    • Friends Newsletter
    • Fundraising
    • Trail Days
    • Education
    • Borrow-a-Bike
    • Playground
    • Disc Golf
    • Osprey Cam
    • Hawk Watch
  • Donate
  • Help Us
  • Join
    • Application Form
  • Visitor Survey
  • Contact
2023 Membership renewals REMINDER: due Jan. 1st
2023 Events Calendar

Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park

Protecting, conserving and managing the park's resources
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LATEST NEWSLETTERS


 The Bike Barn is open, & operating under our Winter Schedule.
 
Weather Permitting: 
Wednesday thru  Sunday  10:00am - 3:00pm 
 Last bikes out at 2:00pm

More Details: Click Here

Groups larger than 10 must  email or call  us at least a week in advance to schedule your  requirements  – 
FOCHSP@gmail.com   302-858-6127

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Need  your own  Bike? 
Used Adult & Kids Bikes for Sale at knock down prices.
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 Current Stock:   4 Adult Bikes, 3 Kids Bikes 

Click here to see the bikes, plus updated viewing, and donation arrangements. Thank you.  We  welcome donations of  adult and kids bikes in good working order. The money  raised goes not only to support our Borrow a Bike Program, but also other park projects. 

Cape Henlopen State Park

The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park (FOCHSP) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) volunteer organization that works with the Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation and the staff to support and advocate for one of the county's most unique public parks.

Cape Henlopen State Park:
  • Declared "land for public use" in 1682 by William Penn
  • Includes both ocean and bay shoreline
  • Contains 5,200 acres to explore
  • Offers camping, hiking, birding & cycling
  • Provides ocean surf and bay pier fishing
  • Has loads of swimming and surfing
  • Connects to 25+ miles of bike trails
  • Houses historic Fort Miles military museum
  • Boasts of Indian, pirate & Cold War history
  • Ranked Top 20 Most Stunning State Parks in 2014
  • Claimed Most Enchanting Delaware State Park in 2016
  • ...and much, much more

Upcoming Events

Amazon Smile Important Notice : Sadly ,Amazon have just announced that they will  be discontinuing this program, effective  February 20th.  Thanks  so much to all of you who participated ,and  named FOCHSP as your beneficiary. Over the years this has  provided us with  a significant amount of additional funding ,which truly has made a difference. Thank you again on behalf of the FOCHSP Board of Directors

What we do...

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The "Osprey Cam", the Hawk Watch and Borrow-a-Bike program are just a few of the things we do.
Learn more...

What you can do...

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If you love your park... support it! There are a number of ways you can support FOCHSP and Cape Henlopen State Park.
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What are Friends?

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Friends of Delaware State Parks are independent, non-profit organizations dedicated to assisting with special events, programs, maintenance, planning, fundraising, nature centers and advocating.
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How did we do?

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We are always looking for ways to improve the park experience. Help us do this by taking 60 seconds to tell about your experience...the good, the great and everything else.
What did you think?

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See you at Cape Henlopen State Park

Volunteer...

There is no better way to see, explore and appreciate the oldest public park in the country than to volunteer to care for it. Support the efforts of the "Friends" by joining our cause to keep the park a place of wonder, discovery and fun for all. Join...
© 2018 Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park

Contact Us

  Email: FOCHSP@gmail.com

  Phone - 302.858.6127  

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