Henlopen Acres · Schools, services and getting around
Henlopen Acres, Delaware: schools, services and getting around
Schools, libraries, parks, utilities, health care and transportation in Henlopen Acres, Sussex County, Delaware: 16 questions answered from official sources.
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Questions about schools, services and getting around in Henlopen Acres
What parks or outdoor areas are in or near Henlopen Acres?
The town includes Block W, two oceanfront parcels with 1,042 feet of beach frontage, next to the state's Deauville Beach. The Henlopen Acres Beach Club is in the northeast corner of Block W. Cape Henlopen State Park is in Lewes, and Deauville Beach, part of the park, is just north of Rehoboth Beach. Source: henlopenacres.delaware.gov, destateparks.com.
Is there a public library in Henlopen Acres?
The Sussex County Department of Libraries location list shows no branch in Henlopen Acres. Listed branches in nearby towns include Rehoboth Beach Public Library at 227 Rehoboth Ave. and Lewes Public Library at 111 Adams Ave.. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us.
What hospitals serve Henlopen Acres?
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.
Where is Henlopen Acres Town Hall?
Town Hall is at 104 Tidewaters, Henlopen Acres, DE 19971, phone (302) 227-6411, according to the Town's community links page. Source: henlopenacres.delaware.gov, henlopenacres.delaware.gov.
Does Henlopen Acres have a police department?
No. The 2025 comprehensive plan update says the Town has no police force but employs a security force with 24-hour patrol. Those officers cannot make arrests and contact the Delaware State Police as needed. Source: henlopenacres.delaware.gov.
Who collects trash in Henlopen Acres?
The Town does not provide trash service. The 2025 comprehensive plan says owners arrange pickup individually, with Casella serving 81 customers and Waste Management 64. Source: henlopenacres.delaware.gov.
Who provides water in Henlopen Acres?
The Town owns and operates its water system, with eleven wells and treatment at the water plant at 78 Pine Reach. The comprehensive plan lists a 100,000 gallon-per-day capacity and a 2021 interconnect with Rehoboth Beach. Source: henlopenacres.delaware.gov, henlopenacres.delaware.gov.
Who provides sewer service in Henlopen Acres?
Sussex County owns and operates the collection system, and wastewater goes to the Rehoboth Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant, per the 2025 comprehensive plan update. Source: henlopenacres.delaware.gov.
Which fire company serves Henlopen Acres?
Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, Station 1 at 219 Rehoboth Avenue, provides fire and EMS. The 2025 comprehensive plan notes there were no fire hydrants in the Town and a 12-hydrant loop system was planned. Source: henlopenacres.delaware.gov.
Where is the nearest paramedic station to Henlopen Acres?
The 2025 comprehensive plan says Advanced Life Support comes from Sussex County, and the nearest paramedic station (Station 104) is about four miles away. Source: henlopenacres.delaware.gov.
Is there a marina in Henlopen Acres?
Yes. The comprehensive plan describes the Thomas B. Lewis Marina on Tidewaters with 58 boat slips and a waiting list. A 2022 dredge removed 3,000 cubic yards. Source: henlopenacres.delaware.gov.
What is the Henlopen Acres Beach Club?
Per the 2025 comprehensive plan, the Beach Club parcel is 3.81 acres with a 1,200-square-foot clubhouse and two Har Tru clay tennis courts. Its jetty extends 320 feet. Source: henlopenacres.delaware.gov.
Is there public transit near Henlopen Acres?
DART First State service reaches Rehoboth Beach, with stops at the boardwalk and Park-and-Ride lots on State Rt. 1. Most beach-area service is seasonal, and residents may qualify for DART paratransit, per the comprehensive plan. Source: henlopenacres.delaware.gov.
Who maintains the roads in Henlopen Acres?
The Town maintains 3.61 miles of public roads and the State maintains Duneway Road, per the 2025 comprehensive plan update. Source: henlopenacres.delaware.gov.
Where do Henlopen Acres seniors go for senior services?
The town has no senior center. The comprehensive plan says Cape Henlopen Senior Center, a non-profit at 11 Christian Street in Rehoboth Beach, serves Town seniors. Source: henlopenacres.delaware.gov.
Who operates Deauville Beach near Henlopen Acres?
The comprehensive plan says Deauville Beach Park is state-owned and has been operated by DNREC since 2024. The Gordon's Pond section of Cape Henlopen State Park is less than half a mile from the Town. Source: henlopenacres.delaware.gov.
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