Fenwick Island, Delaware: schools, services and getting around

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Questions about schools, services and getting around in Fenwick Island

What school district serves Fenwick Island?

Fenwick Island is served by the Indian River School District. Source: irsd.net.

What ZIP code covers Fenwick Island?

The Town of Fenwick Island's town hall is at 800 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE 19944. Source: fenwickisland.delaware.gov.

What major roads serve Fenwick Island?

DE 1 (Coastal Highway) is the main north-south road and runs through the town. DE 54 lies about a quarter mile away and is a key east-west road connecting the coastal communities with inland Delaware. Source: fenwickisland.delaware.gov.

Is there public transit in Fenwick Island?

In summer, DART First State Route 208 runs along DE 1 between the Lewes Transit Center and Ocean City, Maryland, serving Fenwick Island and other beach towns on the way. Source: dartfirststate.com, dartfirststate.com.

What parks or outdoor areas are in or near Fenwick Island?

Fenwick Island State Park has about three miles of ocean beach with lifeguards from Memorial Day through Labor Day, plus a bayside recreation area on Little Assawoman Bay. Entry is $10 per day for Delaware-registered vehicles and $20 for others. Source: destateparks.com.

Is there a public library in Fenwick Island?

The Sussex County Department of Libraries location list shows no branch in Fenwick Island. Listed branches in nearby towns include South Coastal Public Library at 43 Kent Avenue in Bethany Beach and Selbyville Public Library. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us.

What hospitals serve Fenwick Island?

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 are the Fenwick Island Town Hall hours and phone number?

Town Hall at 800 Coastal Highway is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The phone is 1-302-539-3011 and the clerk email is [email protected]. Source: fenwickisland.delaware.gov.

Who provides electric, water and sewer service in Fenwick Island?

The town's Utilities page lists Delmarva Power for electric, Artesian Water for water, Sussex County for sewer and Comcast for cable TV and internet. Source: fenwickisland.delaware.gov.

Who collects trash in Fenwick Island and when is bulk pickup?

The town's Waste Collection Services page names Casella as the hauler. Bulk trash is collected twice a year, in May and September, and items must be out before 10 p.m. on the second day of bulk pickup. Source: fenwickisland.delaware.gov.

What are the yard waste and trash container rules in Fenwick Island?

Yard waste goes in paper bags or compatible containers, with bundles no longer than 4 feet and each bag or bundle under 50 pounds, placed in the town right-of-way and not the trash corral. Trash containers must be covered, watertight, 32 gallons or less and 50 pounds or less, with a maximum of 6 bags per pickup day. Source: fenwickisland.delaware.gov.

How much does trash service cost Fenwick Island property owners?

The town's Waste Collection Services page says residential owners pay $300 per year ($25 per month) on the property tax bill, a figure it gives for fiscal year 2023-2024. Check the current tax bill for the present amount. Source: fenwickisland.delaware.gov.

What is the Fenwick Island property tax rate and when is it due?

The Taxes page lists a rate of $0.214015 per $100 of assessed value, with bills mailed on or before August 1 and due September 15. Payments are accepted without penalty until October 1, and the last revaluation was in 2019. Source: fenwickisland.delaware.gov.

When is the Fenwick Island beach guarded and how many lifeguards are there?

Public coverage is 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, starting on Memorial Day weekend and the first weekend in June, and full time from the second weekend in June through Labor Day weekend. The Beach Patrol has 28 lifeguards, two lieutenants and a captain, and September weekend hours depend on weather and staffing. Source: fenwickisland.delaware.gov.

Does Fenwick Island offer beach wheelchairs or accessible beach access?

Yes. The town has three beach wheelchairs, which you request at 302-462-6942 from June to September or 302-539-3011 from October to May. It also has ADA Mobi-Mats at all town dunes and four designated handicap spots in beach-end lots. Source: fenwickisland.delaware.gov.

What does parking cost in Fenwick Island and when is a permit required?

The town lists parking fees of $4 hourly, $25 daily, $150 weekly and $500 seasonal. All vehicles parking within town limits from May 15 through September 15 need a permit, and street parking is paid through the ParkMobile app. Source: fenwickisland.delaware.gov.

Is overnight parking allowed in Fenwick Island beach-end lots?

No. The town says there is no parking in beach-end lots from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Beach-end parking also requires a special permit, and blue resident hangtags are issued only to property owners within the corporate limits. Source: fenwickisland.delaware.gov.

How do I get Fenwick Island emergency alerts?

The town runs a Community Notification System through Bryx. You sign up on the town site and choose categories, including Emergency Notifications for emergency, public safety and weather-related alerts, delivered by phone or email. Source: fenwickisland.delaware.gov.

Which fire company serves Fenwick Island?

The town's Emergency Management Plan lists a Fenwick substation of the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company, which holds emergency rations. The State Fire Marshal lists Bethany Beach VFC at 215 Hollywood St, Bethany Beach. The Fire Marshal list has no Fenwick Island company. Source: fenwickisland.delaware.gov, statefiremarshal.delaware.gov.

Is there an emergency department near Fenwick Island?

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. Dial 911 for a medical emergency. Source: beebehealthcare.org.

Which library is closest to Fenwick Island and what are its hours?

The Sussex County list shows no Fenwick Island branch; South Coastal Public Library, 43 Kent Avenue in Bethany Beach, is on the list at (302) 858-5518. For the week of Oct 18 to 24, 2026 it posted 10am to 6pm Monday and Tuesday, 10am to 7pm Wednesday and Thursday, 10am to 5pm Friday and 10am to 3pm Saturday, closed Sunday. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us, delawarelibraries.libcal.com.

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.