New Beach Patrol HQ & Comfort Station Coming to Baltimore Ave.

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Project Overview

Reconstruction of a new Rehoboth Beach Patrol headquarters and public comfort station at Baltimore Avenue will begin in December 2023. The project was delayed from an anticipated September 2023 start in order to, as required by state law and city code, obtain a Planning Commission report and hold a public hearing related to the abandonment of the eastern terminus of Baltimore Avenue to build the new facility. The current construction schedule calls for work to continue through the summer 2024 season (with portable public restrooms to be installed) and for a May 2025 completion date.

The two-story, 5,500-square foot building will be fully accessible with public facilities on the first level and the beach patrol on the second level. Davis, Bowen & Friedel has designed the facility to provide for:

  • a state-of-the-art beach patrol facility that provides lifeguards with improved sightlines along the beach
  • quick response and functionality
  • a gateway between the boardwalk and Baltimore Avenue
  • flexibility for after-hours and non-seasonal use
  • a public comfort station that is accessible and easily navigable from the boardwalk.

Delmarva Veteran Builders has been awarded the construction contract, originally for $4,897,000. EDiS Company will serve as the construction manager.

Current Project Update: September 11, 2024

Foundation work for the building has been essentially completed. Site foundation work - for ramps, staircases, and retaining walls - is ongoing. In addition, masonry and concrete first-floor walls are being installed. If weather cooperates, the floor slab for the primary building is scheduled to be poured the week of September 16.

How You Can Be Involved

Help us capture the rich tradition of the past 100+ years of the Rehoboth Beach Patrol by sharing your story here. You can also sign up to stay informed as the new headquarters and comfort station take shape and take the Rehoboth Beach experience—for our personnel and visitors—into the future. We'll reach back out when we have updates to share.

Project Overview

Reconstruction of a new Rehoboth Beach Patrol headquarters and public comfort station at Baltimore Avenue will begin in December 2023. The project was delayed from an anticipated September 2023 start in order to, as required by state law and city code, obtain a Planning Commission report and hold a public hearing related to the abandonment of the eastern terminus of Baltimore Avenue to build the new facility. The current construction schedule calls for work to continue through the summer 2024 season (with portable public restrooms to be installed) and for a May 2025 completion date.

The two-story, 5,500-square foot building will be fully accessible with public facilities on the first level and the beach patrol on the second level. Davis, Bowen & Friedel has designed the facility to provide for:

  • a state-of-the-art beach patrol facility that provides lifeguards with improved sightlines along the beach
  • quick response and functionality
  • a gateway between the boardwalk and Baltimore Avenue
  • flexibility for after-hours and non-seasonal use
  • a public comfort station that is accessible and easily navigable from the boardwalk.

Delmarva Veteran Builders has been awarded the construction contract, originally for $4,897,000. EDiS Company will serve as the construction manager.

Current Project Update: September 11, 2024

Foundation work for the building has been essentially completed. Site foundation work - for ramps, staircases, and retaining walls - is ongoing. In addition, masonry and concrete first-floor walls are being installed. If weather cooperates, the floor slab for the primary building is scheduled to be poured the week of September 16.

How You Can Be Involved

Help us capture the rich tradition of the past 100+ years of the Rehoboth Beach Patrol by sharing your story here. You can also sign up to stay informed as the new headquarters and comfort station take shape and take the Rehoboth Beach experience—for our personnel and visitors—into the future. We'll reach back out when we have updates to share.

Share Your Beach Patrol Story

The Rehoboth Beach Patrol has a proud 100-year+ tradition. Now the “shack,” as beach patrol headquarters is fondly referred to, is being reconstructed. The new facility will reflect the pride and history of the Rehoboth Beach Patrol. Do you have a story about your experience with the Rehoboth Beach Patrol, either as a lifeguard/alumni or as someone who interacted with a lifeguard, that you’d like to share? 

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    Family Tradition

    by Lifeguard Rookie of the year 1975, about 1 year ago

    I have fond memories of making that short trip from my grandfather's home at 23 Olive Avenue to the old shack to report for duty as a guard in the mid 1970's.

    My father made the same trip in the 1940's as a lifeguard.

    As did my half brother, John, in the 1990's.

    RBP is a family tradition.


    Leon H Ryan III

Page last updated: 11 Sep 2024, 02:05 PM