Rehoboth Beach, Delaware: schools, services and getting around

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Questions about schools, services and getting around in Rehoboth Beach

What school district serves Rehoboth Beach?

Rehoboth Beach is served by the Cape Henlopen School District, whose schools are in Rehoboth, Lewes and Milton. The district runs Rehoboth Elementary School and Cape Henlopen High School, which it describes as centrally located on Kings Highway. The district says some elementary boundary lines have changed, so check its boundary map for a specific address. Source: capehenlopenschools.com, capehenlopenschools.com.

What ZIP code covers Rehoboth Beach?

Rehoboth Beach uses ZIP code 19971. City Hall is at 229 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Source: rehobothbeachde.gov.

Is there a public library in Rehoboth Beach?

Yes. Rehoboth Beach Public Library is on Rehoboth Ave. The Sussex County list gives 227 Rehoboth Ave. and a second state list gives 226 Rehoboth Ave., so confirm the number with the library. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us, lib.de.us.

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

City parks include Grove Park, Stockley Park, Deer Park (one acre, at Dover and Kent streets), Martin's Lawn on Christian Street and Teardrop Park at the end of Silver Lane. Lake Gerar Park is a 15-acre park with a freshwater lake and fishing pier. Cape Henlopen State Park, whose Deauville Beach is just north of Rehoboth Beach, has ocean beaches, Fort Miles and trails. Delaware Seashore State Park is about six miles south. Source: rehobothbeachde.gov, rehobothbeachde.gov, destateparks.com.

Is there public transit in Rehoboth Beach?

DART First State Route 201 runs between the Lewes Transit Center and the Rehoboth Park & Ride, with a stop at Rehoboth Avenue at the Boardwalk. Route 215 runs between the Rehoboth Park & Ride and Millsboro. DART lists the Rehoboth Beach Park & Ride, at DE 1 and Shuttle Road, as served year-round by routes 201 and 215, and it runs Beach Bus service on a summer schedule. Source: dartfirststate.com, dartfirststate.com, dartfirststate.com.

What hospitals serve Rehoboth 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 phone number for Rehoboth Beach Public Library?

Rehoboth Beach Public Library is at 227 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, phone (302) 227-8044, per the Sussex County Department of Libraries. The county page links to an operating hours calendar for current opening times. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us.

Which Sussex County paramedic station serves Rehoboth Beach?

A July 12, 2017 Sussex County release says Medic 104 and EMS Supervisor 100 operate from a station off Plantation Road southwest of Lewes. The release lists Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Milton and Dewey Beach among the communities that station serves along the Coastal Highway corridor. Source: sussexcountyde.gov.

How much does parking cost in Rehoboth Beach?

The City's meter page lists a rate of $4 per hour citywide. Paid parking runs May 15 through September 15, with payment required from 10 am to 10 pm daily, by card or quarters at meter stations or the ParkMobile app. Meters have a 12-hour maximum, except at Grove Park and 30-minute spaces. Source: rehobothbeachde.gov.

When are lifeguards on duty in Rehoboth Beach?

The Rehoboth Beach Patrol lists lifeguards on duty from Saturday, May 23 through Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 9 am to 5 pm on weekdays and 9:30 am to 5:30 pm on weekends and holidays. Coverage runs from Pennsylvania Avenue to Prospect Street, shrinking later in the season. The patrol's phone is 302-227-2280 from May through September. Source: rehobothbeachde.gov.

What days is trash collected in Rehoboth Beach?

The City collects residential trash on the south side on Mondays and Thursdays from mid-April through October and Mondays only from November through mid-April. The north side is Tuesdays and Fridays, then Tuesdays only. Recycling is weekly on Fridays May through September and every other Friday October through April, and yard waste is every other Wednesday. Source: rehobothbeachde.gov.

What are Rehoboth Beach City Hall hours?

City Hall at 229 Rehoboth Avenue is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., phone 302-227-6181. The city's home page also lists a Fall 2026 water main replacement on Sussex and Kent Streets between 3rd and 4th Streets. Source: rehobothbeachde.gov.

Where is Rehoboth Elementary School?

Rehoboth Elementary School is at 500 Stockley St, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, phone (302) 227-2571, and its site lists kindergarten through 5th grade. School assignment depends on the address, so ask the Cape Henlopen School District. Source: res.capehenlopenschools.com.

Which fire company serves Rehoboth Beach?

The Delaware State Fire Marshal lists Rehoboth Beach Vol Fire Co (#40086) at 219 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE, phone 302-227-8400. Source: statefiremarshal.delaware.gov.

What are the first and last DART Route 201 buses between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach?

DART's Route 201 page lists weekday trips from the Lewes Transit Center starting at 5:55 AM, with the last bus from Rehoboth Ave at the Boardwalk at 9:53 PM. Saturday trips start at 6:30 AM from Lewes. No Sunday schedule appears, and fares are paid with the DART Pass mobile app. Source: dartfirststate.com.

Does DART Route 215 connect Rehoboth Beach and Millsboro?

Yes. DART lists Route 215 as Millsboro / Rehoboth, with stops including the Rehoboth Park & Ride. Weekday trips toward Millsboro start at 5:25 AM and the last leaves Rehoboth Park & Ride at 9:55 PM, and no Sunday schedule is listed. Source: dartfirststate.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.