Rehoboth Beach will once again handle beach raking duties at Deauville Beach following a new partnership arrangement with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources.
The municipal government and DNREC have finalized a deal allowing Rehoboth Beach to take over raking responsibilities for roughly 600 yards of beachfront at Deauville Beach, effective right away.
“The City of Rehoboth Beach and DNREC are long-time partners, and this agreement is a continuation of this relationship,” says Rehoboth Beach City Manager Taylour Tedder. “This was a straightforward decision on both parts, as it’s easy for our crews to rake and it comes at very little expense to the city. It’s a win-win, as we all want Deauville Beach and the people who use it to be happy and take pride in it.”
“We appreciate the City of Rehoboth Beach’s partnership when it comes to Deauville Beach,” says Matthew Ritter, Director of Delaware State Parks. “Their crews do a great job with the beach raking, and it makes sense for us all to work together this way as we continue to make Deauville Beach a well-maintained and highly desired destination in Rehoboth Beach.”
The partnership follows DNREC’s decision in 2024 to take control of daily operations at Deauville Beach from Rehoboth Beach officials. The state agency’s Division of Parks and Recreation now oversees the publicly-owned beach property, handling tennis court rentals, ongoing court renovation work, concession stand operations, and lifeguard services. Under the new arrangement, however, beach raking duties will return to municipal crews.
