Contact: Pat Cooper, Cape Henlopen State Park Superintendent, phone: (302) 645-8983
or Joanna Wilson, Public Affairs, phone: (302) 739-9902

Departure of Lifeguards Will Leave Cape Henlopen State Park's Gordons Pond Beach Unguarded

There will be no lifeguards for the rest of the summer at Cape Henlopen State Park’s Gordons Pond beach as of Monday, Aug. 14, the state Division of Parks and Recreation has announced.

“It’s that time of year,” according to Park Superintendent Pat Cooper. “Lifeguards are starting to leave for college and sport camps and we won’t have enough to guard every swimming area. Gordons Pond will remain open, but we highly recommended swimming at the guarded beach areas.”

“Unguarded Beach” signs will be posted at all dune crossings, fee booths and other beach access areas.

Cape Henlopen’s main beach will remain guarded through Labor Day. All other state park ocean swimming areas may be smaller and limited in use. Delaware Seashore and Fenwick Island state parks also may be affected in the next week or two. The Division will announce any changes.

For more information, call the Division’s Operations Section at 302-739-9200.
 

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