Fenwick Island State Park Open 8 a.m. to Sunset Year-Round ($FEE) Between Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island on Route 1 P.O. Box 76, Millville, DE 19970 (302-539-9060) 302-539-1055 in Summer Click here for an aerial view of Fenwick Island State Park Fenwick Island State Park is a 3-mile stretch of barrier island that lies between Bethany Beach to the north and Fenwick Island to the south. Before becoming a park in 1966, the site, constantly changing under the forces of nature, was wild and undeveloped. During World War II, the area was part of Delaware's coastal defense system. A concrete observation tower from the war still stands near the park's northern boundary. The park offers 344 acres of ocean and bay shoreline on either side of Route 1 with swimming, surfing, fishing, sailing, windsurfing, clamming, crabbing, birdwatching and a host of other activities. Facilities, Features of Fenwick Island State Park Swimming -- Lifeguards from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. Bathhouse with showers, changing rooms, gift shop, snack food concession, umbrella, chair and raft rentals. Ocean Side -- Surf Fishing, Surfing Bay Side -- Sailing, Windsurfing, Jet Skis, Crabbing, Clamming. Birds -- Piping Plover (federally protected), Sea Gulls, Terns, Osprey, Herons, Loons, Duck, Geese, occasional Bald Eagle. Reminders From the Park Office Fees are collected daily in summer; weekends and holidays in spring and fall. Annual permits are available at park office. Swimming in unguarded areas unsafe. Proper swimming attire required. Sun protection recommended. People, pets and vehicles must stay off dunes. Cross only at designated pedestrian or vehicular crossings. Report incidents of dune damage to park office. Pets are permitted in some areas but must be kept on a leash and be attended at all times. Pets are not permitted on swimming beaches from May 1 to Sept. 30. Surf fishing vehicle permit required to drive onto beach. See park office for permit requirements and surf fishing area maps. Fires are prohibited on the beach. People, pets and vehicles may not enter designated bird nesting areas. Respect all signs and fences indicating closed areas. Plants and animals are protected by law and may not be removed. Keep the park grounds and restrooms clean and remember to recycle when possible. More Info on Fenwick Island State Park Official Delaware State Parks Website BEACH-NET! HOME PAGE | PARKS INDEX The Ocean | The Bay | Things to Do | Dining Real Estate | Lodging | Shopping | Our Towns Send us your questions, comments, suggestions