Delaware State Parks reduces lifeguard hours at some swimming beaches

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has reduced the lifeguarding hours at two of its Delaware State Parks ocean swimming beaches.

Now through Friday, Sept. 3, Delaware Seashore State Park’s Tower Road beach will be unguarded during the week, but will remain guarded on weekends.

Also through Sept. 3, Fenwick Island State Park’s Fenwick Lot beach will be unguarded during the week, but will remain guarded on weekends.

Those looking to swim at Delaware State Parks are encouraged to utilize guarded beaches, including the main beach at Cape Henlopen State Park, and the South Indian River Inlet side of Delaware Seashore State Park, which will be guarded every day through Labor Day with limited staff.

Smaller or limited guarded swimming areas at all Delaware State Parks swimming beaches will be available through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5.

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