To celebrate Earth Day, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control cut the ribbon on its new Killens Pond State Park pedestrian boardwalk. The boardwalk is intended to provide a safer trail connection along the eastern edge of Killens Pond, more appealing views while walking along the pond and new fishing opportunities.
Gov. John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin hosted a small group to celebrate the grand opening of the boardwalk. The event is viewable on the Delaware State Parks YouTube page.
Officials noted that, previously, pedestrians and bicyclists attempting to navigate around the east end of pondside trail had to use the narrow shoulder of Killens Pond Road, which often has fast-traveling vehicles and was unsafe for those attempting to navigate the shoulder to the other side of the pond. It also provides a safer connection for campers to visit the Nature Center, they said.