In 1974, town leaders established a Parks and Recreation Commission - one of the first established by a municipality in Delaware. Milford “Parks & Rec” set out to promote community recreation with an emphasis on using the Mispillion River for water-based recreation.  The mile long Mispillion Riverwalk Park threads its way through the heart of downtown, offering numerous recreational opportunities to both visitors and residents alike. It has revitalized Milford’s downtown, and is the largest municipal park in Delaware.