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Grove Park Closed Over Dangerous Trees | Dover News
Grove Park in Rehoboth Beach is temporarily closed after five red oak trees were deemed dangerously sick with Bacterial Leaf Scorch — a bug-spreading disease that’s now forcing urgent removal. The city, guided by a state forester, shifted from brainstorming workarounds like relocating the farmers market to prioritizing safety. While the market has already moved to a new spot at the convention center, park reopening remains on hold until those hazardous trees are gone and 14 others are thoroughly assessed. With decades of neglected tree care, this isn’t just about cutting down trees — it’s…
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