Parks and Recreation

North of Rehoboth Avenue

Deer and Central Parks

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Located at the intersection of Dover and Kent streets, Deer Park encompasses about one acre. Central Park is bounded by Columbia Avenue, Park Avenue, and Third Street, and is about six acres in size. Both parks are natural, wooded areas that support tree species such as pine, oak, and magnolia. Visitors who walk the trails through Central Park often are treated to closeup views of deer, birds, and other native wildlife. 

Grove Park

Rent a pavilion at Grove Park:

Grove Park is located at the intersection of Columbia Avenue and Grove Street, adjacent to the bike trail and canal dock and near the Visitor's Center and Rehoboth Beach Museum. Surrounded by large trees, Grove Park is great for relaxing in the shade on a hot summer day or enjoying a picnic with family and friends.

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The park includes a tot lot play area for children and circuit work out equipment for adults and is surrounded by a wide, paved walking path. In addition to the two pavilions, the park has restrooms, shuffleboard courts, and several benches. Grove Park is home on Tuesdays from May-October to the Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market.  

Lake Gerar 

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Lake Gerar is a diverse, 15-acre park containing a freshwater lake, children's play area, fishing pier, trails, open space, and a manicured garden. It's located along Lake Avenue at the intersection of First Street. A shaded playground is located at the northeast section of the park, near the Henlopen Hotel. At the lake's west end, near the intersection of Olive and Lake avenues, is a swing set and picnic table. The city's Italian garden, Navigator's Park, also is at the west end of the lake. 

Tennis & Pickleball Courts

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Located in the Deauville Beach parking lot, these courts are open from 8 am-7 pm daily. Court rental is $20 per person per hour Memorial Day through Labor Day, and reservations may be made up to a week in advance at mindbodyonline.com or in person; the courts are free of charge and available on a first-come, first-served basis the remainder of the year. Courts 1 and 2 are lined for tennis only; courts 3 and 4 have pickleball and tennis lines.

South of Rehoboth Avenue

Stockley Street Park

Rent the pavilion at Stockley Street Park:

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Lee Street Park

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This small park on Lee Street has plenty of shady trees if you need a break from the summer sun.

Teardrop Park

Teardrop is located at the end of Silver Lane. It has a small pier that's perfect for fishing or putting in a kayak. 

Martin's Lawn

This small park houses the Anna Hazard Museum and Senior Center. Nestled between the buildings is a small grassy area with beautiful flowering crape myrtle trees.