Changes announced for lifeguard hours at Delaware Seashore and Fenwick Island state parks

Changes in hours and locations for lifeguards on ocean swimming beaches in Delaware State Parks have been announced by DNREC's Division of Parks and Recreation.

From Monday, Aug. 22 to Friday, Aug. 26, Delaware Seashore State Park's Tower Road will be unguarded. From Monday, Aug. 29 to Friday, Sept. 2, Delaware Seashore State Park's Tower Road and Fenwick Island State Park's Fenwick Lot will be unguarded. Weekends will be guarded at both locations.

All other state park guarded swimming beaches including the main beach at Cape Henlopen State Park and the South Indian River Inlet side of Delaware Seashore State Park will be guarded every day through Labor Day with limited staff. Smaller or limited swimming areas will be available through Labor Day.

All swimming beaches will be guarded on weekends through Labor Day. Lifeguard hours will not change, and will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Reductions in hours were necessary as a result of lifeguards leaving the area to return to high school, college and school sports camps.

For more information, call 302-739-9200.