Kent County and City of Dover parks will be closing early this weekend, and its not because sunset is trending earlier.

Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen said it is in connection to Delaware State University's Homecoming Weekend events surrounding their football game with Southern Connecticut State University, during a call to Delaware 105.9FM's Dan Gaffney Show.

"Not site specific to DelState's Homecoming, but a lot of folks show up for Homecoming Weekend who are not affiliated with Delaware State University and take advantage of having parties, pop-up parties, pop-up concerts, and different things like that. We took the precaution of securing the parks in the interest of public safety."

Dover's parks will close at 5 p.m. each day through Saturday, October 11, although scheduled sporting

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