Outdoor Cooking in Kent County, DE (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Kent County, Delaware.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Kent County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Smoker Rules
Kent County Code § 168-31 confines cooking fires in county parks to fireplaces and barbecue grills the county has installed in picnic areas, though visitors may bring their own charcoal grills or gas and gasoline stoves. Anyone building a fire has to use due diligence putting it out and disposing of coals so it does not scorch trees or spark a forest fire.
Kent County, DE Park Grill and Fire Rules
Some RestrictionsKent County Code § 168-31(A)-(C)
In picnic areas, fires shall be limited only in the established fireplaces and barbecue grills commercially manufactured for such purposes. Hot coals shall be dumped in the container provided for such purposes. For cooking purposes charcoal grills, gasoline or gas stoves may also be used in picnic areas. Due diligence shall be exercised in building and putting out fires and the disposal of char...
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