Starting this Friday, May 15, motorists visiting the City of Rehoboth Beach will need to pay for parking as the seasonal fee period begins, continuing through September 15. Costs remain unchanged from previous years, with visitors able to choose between meter payments, the ParkMobile application, or purchasing permits.
Essential Parking Guidelines:
All angled parking spaces require head-in positioning, while parallel parking must follow traffic flow direction. When using meters or the ParkMobile system, drivers must enter complete license plate information, including all letters and numbers such as the PC designation found on Delaware plates.
Meter Payment Details:
Parking meters operate from 10 am through 10 pm every day, charging $4 per hour as in past seasons. Drivers can pay using cash or cards at the meter itself or through the ParkMobile application. The meter system operates by zones rather than individual spaces, with zone markings displayed on meters and within the mobile app. Even 30-minute parking areas require payment.
Mobile App Guidelines:
First-time visitors should download the ParkMobile app before arriving. Users need to store their vehicle and complete license plate details in the system, ensuring they select the correct vehicle if multiple are saved. The app allows time extensions without returning to the parked car.
Permit Information:
Parking permits are valid from 10 am to 5 pm daily and come in various options: daily, weekly, weekend, seasonal, and scooter permits. Permits are available at the Parking Building or kiosks located at 409 Rehoboth Ave and the 700 block of Bayard Ave. However, permits cannot be used in metered spaces, which still require meter payment.
Parking Facility Details:
The Convention Center parking lot serves as the city’s only municipal lot, where drivers use the central meter or ParkMobile app. Other lots operate independently from the city and don’t accept ParkMobile, meaning parking violations in those areas fall outside city jurisdiction.
New Bandstand Area Rules:
This season introduces changes to the Bandstand Horseshoe parking zone. Meters in this area will require payment from 10:00am to 6:00pm, with payment restrictions after 6:00pm. These modified hours apply on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day, specifically when concerts are scheduled. The area maintains designated lanes for DART and Jolley Trolley services, plus one lane for handicap drop-off and ride-sharing services.
Finding Permit vs. Meter Zones:
The city’s parking map, accessible on their website, shows metered zones highlighted in orange. All remaining streets are designated for permit parking.
Additional Beach Rules:
Coinciding with the parking season start, dogs are prohibited on the beach and boardwalk beginning Friday. Bicycle access on the boardwalk is restricted to 5:00am through 10:00am only.
