Feasibility Study - Evidence of Eastern Shore Heritage

Natural and Recreational Resources in Kent County

Natural and
Recreational
Resources:

 Kent County features a wide variety of protected lands of state and national importance.  These include :

  • Eastern Neck Island Refuge, off the southwestern coast of Kent County, protects the habitat of endangered species such as bald eagles.  Visitors can access the refuge through hiking trails or by watercraft such as canoe or kayak. 
     
  • Millington WMA, located in eastern Kent County near the Delaware state line.  It covers hundreds of non-contiguous acres.
     
  • Sassafras River NRMA, located in north-central Kent County on the banks of the Sassafras River.

Other areas of regional or local importance are:

  • Chesapeake Farms
  • High Street Public Landing
  • Wilmer Park
  • Ship Yard Public Landing
  • Bayside Public Landing
  • Quaker Neck Public Landing
  • Long Cove Public Landing
  • Cliff City Public Landing.