Due to the inclement weather in the forecast for Friday, March 13, the City of Newark has canceled the groundbreaking ceremony for the new park and stormwater facility located on Hillside Road. The ceremony will be rescheduled when the second phase of construction begins later this spring. A survey seeking names for the new park […]
Continue ReadingCommunity Members Offered the Chance to Select its Name The City of Newark is excited to announce the site of the former Caesar Rodney Residence Hall located at 103 Hillside Road is ready for construction. In place of the dormitories, the City, with support from the University of Delaware and Delaware Department of Natural Resources […]
Continue ReadingJoin us for our Annual Newark Summer Camp, Volunteer and Program Fair on Saturday, February 15 from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Newark High School on Delaware Avenue. We will be partnering with many volunteer organizations and are also welcoming additional camp providers. Representatives will be on hand to showcase camps throughout Newark and […]
Continue ReadingNewark, DE – The City of Newark, in collaboration with The Newark Partnership, is happy to announce an exciting opportunity for Main Street visitors. From December 14th to February 10th, the City will host a social media contest that will provide participants the opportunity to earn $50 gift cards to use at various Main Street […]
Continue ReadingDelaware’s second oldest, consecutively-run race will celebrate its 47th year when participants arrive at the starting point for Newark’s annual Turkey Trot 5K and 10K run/walk on Saturday, November 23rd 2019 at Handloff Park. The race, which benefits the James F. Hall Scholarship Fund, helps raise money to provide tuition assistance to youth who would […]
Continue ReadingGrab a leash and your BFF (Best Furry Friend) and join the Newark Parks and Recreation Department for the NewBark PawLooza on November 2, 2019 from 10am to 1pm at Handloff Park in Newark, Delaware. You and your BFF will have a ball with exciting activities and vendors that will provide all the pooch pampering […]
Continue ReadingNewark, DE – Continuing a Newark tradition seven decades strong, the annual Newark Halloween Parade will be taking place on Main Street on Sunday, October 27, 2019 beginning at 3 p.m. Trick-or-Treat Main Street will be back again this year following the parade until 5 p.m. We are anticipating that more than 50 groups will […]
Continue ReadingNewark, DE – Ghosts and goblins, fairies and princesses join in the fun of Trick or Treat Main Street. The event is paired with the Halloween Parade for twice the fun. There will be goodies from many stores and downtown businesses, and much more. Bring a camera and have your picture taken in the Pumpkin […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Newark’s Parks and Recreation Department, in cooperation with the University of Delaware and the Christina School District present the area’s premier fall festival on Sunday, September 15, 2019. This exciting event features fun for the entire family. The Green provides the perfect outdoor venue for local musicians and demonstration groups. A food […]
Continue ReadingNewark, DE – Join the Parks and Recreation department on Friday, July 26, 2019 from 5-7 p.m. in Handloff Park for games, face painting and other activities. The Newark Police Department will host a bicycle rodeo for children and a K9 demonstration. The Department of Highway Safety will also be on-site, providing free car seat […]
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