Fort Delaware State Park is touting a new tram path and other improvements as it kicks off the 2022 park season on Pea Patch Island.
Visitors can now expect a much smoother tram ride from the ferry landing to the historic fort.
The 2,000-foot-path was rebuilt as part of a capital investment plan that started last September.
DNREC’s Chief of Construction Bill Miller said the path desperately needed updating.
“It was in really bad disrepair. So that tram path has been raised, widened and improved to provide a much better visitor experience.”
Miller said the state spent nearly $3.7 on projects across the island.
“Ultimately to make it a better visitor experience we want people to be out there and enjoy the island. If you haven’t been out to Pea Patch island, it’s a great opportunity to experience history and nature,” Miller said.
Other improvements currently in progress include more durable trails, a screened-in pavilion and an A-D-A accessible bird watching platform.
Fort Delaware State Park is open through September.
