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Bethany Beach, Delaware: schools, services and getting around

Schools, libraries, parks, utilities, health care and transportation in Bethany Beach, Sussex County, Delaware: 19 questions answered from official sources.

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Questions about schools, services and getting around in Bethany Beach

What school district serves Bethany Beach?

Bethany Beach is in the Indian River School District. Source: irsd.net.

What ZIP code covers Bethany Beach?

Bethany Beach uses ZIP code 19930. Source: townofbethanybeach.com.

Is there a public library in Bethany Beach?

Yes. South Coastal Library is at 43 Kent Avenue in Bethany Beach. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us, lib.de.us.

What parks or outdoor areas are in or near Bethany Beach?

Delaware Seashore State Park lies north of the town. Fenwick Island State Park is to the south and has three miles of ocean beach, with lifeguards from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Source: destateparks.com.

Is there public transit in Bethany Beach?

In summer, DART First State Route 208 runs between the Lewes Transit Center and Ocean City, Maryland, with stops in Bethany Beach including on Garfield Parkway. The town also runs the Bethany Beach Trolley from the Friday before Memorial Day through mid-September. Source: dartfirststate.com, townofbethanybeach.com.

What major roads serve Bethany Beach?

The town is bisected by DE 1 (Coastal Highway) and DE 26 (Garfield Parkway). Source: townofbethanybeach.com.

What hospitals serve Bethany Beach?

Hospitals serving the coastal area include Beebe Healthcare, whose main campus is at 424 Savannah Road in Lewes, and Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus at 100 Wellness Way in Milford. Source: beebehealthcare.org, bayhealth.org.

What is the Bethany Beach trash collection schedule?

From May 1 to September 30, Zone 1 is collected Mondays and Fridays and Zone 2 Tuesdays and Saturdays. From October 1 to April 30 the whole town is collected on Mondays only, and Town Hall is at (302) 539-8011. Source: townofbethanybeach.com.

When is yard waste collected in Bethany Beach?

Yard waste is collected year-round on Tuesdays, with carryover to Wednesday morning as needed. Containers and bags must be 50 pounds or less, limbs must be no more than 5 feet long and 3 inches thick, and logs are no longer accepted. Source: townofbethanybeach.com.

When is free bulk trash pickup in Bethany Beach?

Free cleanups run the last two weeks of April and October, limited to six items and one pickup per household. Extra bulk pickups are available year-round at the Public Works Director's discretion with a $50 minimum base fee, and construction and hazardous materials are not accepted. Source: townofbethanybeach.com.

When are the Bethany Beach lifeguards on duty?

Lifeguards patrol full time from Memorial Day Saturday through Labor Day Monday, plus September weekends. Hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday and 9:30 am to 5:30 pm on weekends and holidays, and the patrol has 30 members. Source: townofbethanybeach.com.

Is the Bethany Beach Patrol professionally certified?

The town says its Beach Patrol is a United States Lifesaving Association Advanced Certified Agency, providing ocean rescue, First Responder care and general public service. The Beach Patrol phone is (302) 539-8114. Source: townofbethanybeach.com.

What are the phone number and hours of the library serving Bethany Beach?

South Coastal Public Library at 43 Kent Avenue has the phone number (302) 858-5518. For the week of Oct 18 to 24, 2026 the statewide libraries page posted these hours: closed Sunday, 10am to 6pm Monday and Tuesday, 10am to 7pm Wednesday and Thursday, 10am to 5pm Friday and 10am to 3pm Saturday. Hours change from week to week, so check the page before you go. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us, delawarelibraries.libcal.com.

Which fire company serves Bethany Beach?

The State Fire Marshal lists Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company at 215 Hollywood St, Bethany Beach, with phone numbers 302-539-7572 and 302-539-7700 as given. Source: statefiremarshal.delaware.gov.

Is there an emergency department near Bethany Beach?

Beebe Healthcare's South Coastal Health Campus, 32750 Roxana Rd, Millville, DE 19967, has an emergency department open 24 hours a day, every day, with a direct line of 302-291-6900. It has 23 exam rooms and transfers to the Lewes hospital campus by ambulance or helicopter when needed. Source: beebehealthcare.org.

Which Indian River schools are near Bethany Beach?

The district lists Lord Baltimore Elementary at 120 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View, phone (302) 537-2700, and Selbyville Middle School at 80 Bethany Rd., Selbyville. Which school serves an address depends on the district's attendance zones, so ask the district. Source: irsd.net.

Does Bethany Beach publish a drinking water quality report?

Yes. The town homepage links a 2026 Water Quality Report in its Document Center. Source: townofbethanybeach.com.

How do I get emergency and informational notices from Bethany Beach?

The town homepage links an enrollment page for emergency and informational notifications, and its Emergency Preparedness page also links a Notifications sign-up and DE Prepare (preparede.org). The Town Hall phone is (302) 539-8011. Source: townofbethanybeach.com, townofbethanybeach.com.

What does it cost to enter Delaware beach state parks near Bethany Beach in 2026?

Delaware's 2026 fee season runs March 1 through November 30. Daily entry is $10 for Delaware vehicles at beach parks and $20 for out-of-state vehicles at ocean parks, and annual passes are $50 for residents and $100 for non-residents. Source: news.delaware.gov.

How these answers are sourced

Every answer on this page cites an official or primary source, such as the town, a state agency, NOAA or the institution itself. Answers SussexCounty.ai could not confirm from a primary source are left out until they can be.