Trap Pond State Park near Laurel in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Senator Robert "Bob" Venables
Supporter and Enthusiast
For more than a quarter century, Senator Venables was an admired and influential legislator, serving 26 years in the Delaware General Assembly. During his many years as the co-chair of the state's Bond Bill Committee, he was able to garner support for many state parks projects including restoration efforts at Cape Henlopen's Fort Miles and the creation of the Trap Pond Nature Center. He also lead the efforts to install a new entrance road and parking lot adjacent to the Nature Center, and his support of Open Space funds for Trap Pond and the James Branch expansion was tremendous.
Senator Venables was born in Bethel, Delaware and lives just a short distance away from the park in Laurel and his wife Laura. He is an avid fisherman and frequently visits Trap Pond. In 2015, Department of Natural Resources and Environment Control Secretary David Small renamed the Loblolly Trail the Bob Trail in recognition of Senator Venable's long-term support of Trap Pond State Park.
Senator Venable's support of the Trails and Pathways initiative provided unprecedented investment in trail creation statewide. This patronage has helped Delaware to become the third most bike friendly state in the country, up from a ranking in the mid-30s just fie years earlier.
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Delaware State Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2015.
Location. 38° 31.529′ N, 75° 28.758′ W. Marker is near Laurel, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in Trap Pond State Park. Marker can be reached from Bald Cypress Lane, 0.2 miles south of Trap Pond Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33587 Bald Cypress Ln, Laurel DE 19956, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Welcome to Trap Pond State Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Mills of the Trap Pond Area (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hidden Forests (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jason Beach (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Old Country Church (approx. 1˝ miles away); The Bethesda Church Lives On (approx. 1˝ miles away); Ted Harvey: Innovator for Preservation (approx. 1.7 miles away); King's United Methodist Church (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Laurel.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
