Rehoboth Beach’s Grove Park will undergo a comprehensive tree improvement project beginning April 6 and continuing through April 15. The initiative will focus on enhancing the health of all established trees throughout the park.
The improvement work involves using pressurized air to access tree root systems within a 10-foot radius around each tree. Workers will then extract existing soil and replace it with a mixture of compost and biochar to better nourish the trees.
Park visitors may have noticed accumulated wood chips scattered throughout the area. These materials resulted from recent severe winter weather cleanup efforts and were temporarily placed in the park for efficient removal. Following completion of the tree work, crews will distribute these chips across the park grounds.
While the project is underway, the walking trail will remain accessible for marathon participants on Sunday, April 12. However, city officials advise residents to avoid using the park for social activities or playground visits during the construction period.
