Marina Dock Age

Delaware State Park marina in Delaware, Ohio, has replaced its existing 20-foot and 16-foot finger piers with 24-foot and 28-foot floating docks, six of which are wheelchair accessible, according to a June 19 report in The Delaware Gazette.

“We like it here,” said Pierre Duplessis, who hasn’t always been able to boat in the area because he requires a wheelchair to get around. “This is one of the very few wheelchair accessible docks I’ve seen.”

Park officials hope a variety of long overdue renovations at the marina will help attract more boaters.

The $1.9 million renovation project includes improvements to the docks and other facilities. The number of slips available at the park has increased from 77 to 150. Gangways and dock pilings have also been replaced. Additional upgrades for boaters include new boat fueling and sewage pumpout systems.

Loren Hart, operations manager at Delaware State Park, said there are a few 24-foot and a variety of 28-foot slips available for rent. Renters are chosen at random through a lottery, which gives the winners a five-year contract and places others on a waiting list.