Grove Park Canal Dock reopened

July 10, 2025

The City of Rehoboth Beach has reopened the Grove Park Canal Dock. The dock, which provides two boat slips and a launch area for canoes and kayaks, is open from sunrise to sunset. Boats may utilize the boat slips to load and unload passengers and supplies for a maximum of 30 minutes.

The city had closed the dock earlier this year due to evidence of settling of the retaining wall. Following two nine-point surveys over a two-month period, it was determined that the dock is stable and safe to use. Conditions will continue to be surveyed on a monthly basis.

“We’ve received several calls from folks interested in utilizing the canal dock, so it’s really good news for the community that the city is able to safely reopen the dock,” says Public Works Director Henry Matlosz. “We will continue to monitor conditions and work toward identifying potential permanent solutions.”