The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection shall: (1) Study the recreation needs of the state and disseminate information concerning recreation services; (2) assist municipalities and other political subdivisions of the state in establishing and financing recreation and parks programs; (3) accept grants from the public and private sectors for the purpose of providing and improving recreation and park services; and (4) cooperate with state, local and federal agencies, private groups, individuals and commercial recreation enterprises in providing and improving recreation and park services.