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Delaware named one of the best states for pickleball players in 2025

Claudia EstradaHeadlines, Sports

Delaware has been ranked the 10th best state in the country for pickleball players, according to a new national report by PodPlay Pickleball Business Guide. The ranking is based on the number of pickleball venues per capita, with Delaware offering 3.52 facilities per 100,000 residents. The report analyzed the availability of indoor and outdoor pickleball courts across the U.S., identifying …

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Summer programs available at Milford Parks and Recreation

Terry RogersHeadlines, Sports

Milford Parks and Recreation has announced their popular summer programs which will return starting in June. The Summer Fun Club, soccer camps and pickleball are just a few of the programs planned this summer. “Our Summer Fun Club is extremely popular,” Brad Dennehy, Director of Parks and Recreation, said. “The program is held at Mispillion Elementary Monday through Friday, except …

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Milford Parks and Recreation announces spring sports

Terry RogersHeadlines, Sports

With the weather heating up,  thoughts naturally turn to outdoor recreation, and Milford Parks and Recreation is ready to help people “spring” into action with their recently announced seasonal sport lineup. “We will bring back some of our most popular sports,” said Brad Dennehy, director of Parks and Recreation. Outdoor soccer, flag football and field hockey are always popular, he …

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Winter Sports schedule announced for Milford Parks and Recreation

Terry RogersHeadlines, Sports

Winter is fast approaching which has led Milford Parks and Recreation to release their Winter Sports schedule for the upcoming year. Sports run from November through March and include Youth Basketball, Taekwon-Do, Wrestling, Pickleball and Indoor Soccer. There are also Pickleball and Dodgeball Leagues available. “We are excited to offer these programs to children and adults in Milford,” Brad Dennehy, …

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Milford Parks and Recreation announces fall sports programs

Terry RogersHeadlines, Sports

Milford Parks and Recreation announced their fall sports programs for 2023. Programs for the upcoming season include field hockey, soccer and flag football. “We are excited to have kids back enjoying our fall sports this year,” Nancy Martino of Milford Parks and Recreation said. “We have a few spots left for signups which can be done at the Milford Parks …

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City of Milford Memorial Park Upgrades – Construction Update

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

The City of Milford Parks & Recreation Department has been working with City contractors all summer on the new Memorial Park upgrades and, unfortunately, have run into some construction delays. During construction of the playground, additional drainage has been recommended along the back of the playground as well as building a small retaining wall to the rear of the climbing …

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Ground broken for new playground and ball courts

Terry RogersCulture, Government & Politics, Headlines

The City of Milford broke ground on a new playground and pickleball courts on Saturday, March 4. The city received support for the project from local legislators as well as grant funding. “Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the country,” Brad Dennehy, Director of Public Works, said. “With these new courts, we will bring the number we …

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Park amenities groundbreaking ceremony planned for Saturday, March 4th

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

The City of Milford announced that it will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for the new pickleball courts and children’s playground at the Memorial Park on Washington Street (across from the Milford Library parking lot) this Saturday, March 4th at 11:30 a.m. Council approved the award of the bid for this project at their September 26, 2022 meeting in the …

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Milford LIVE Weekly Review – Sept. 27, 2022

Sonja FreyHeadlines

Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Harbor Freight coming to Milford Culture Plans underway for Milford Community Parade Create a Colorful Face Mask at The 2022 Big Draw Festival Government & Politics USPS Ready To Deliver the Holidays for the Nation Bid awarded for recreational upgrades in downtown parks Education …

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Parks & Recreation to receive DNREC grant

Terry RogersHeadlines, Government & Politics

by Terry Rogers   At a recent City Council meeting, Brad Dennehy, Director of Milford Parks & Recreation, presented council with the opportunity for recreational grants for the city. The funding would be for a new playground and pickleball courts alongside the Mispillion River in Memorial Park. “This is kind of a no brainer. We got some funding from the …