Surf Avenue Walkway to be Replaced with Wood

October 16, 2025

Contact: Brooke Thaler, Communications Department, 302-227-6181, ext. 522

After discussing with local homeowners and listening to the concerns of residents, the City of Rehoboth Beach has agreed to replace the wooden Surf Avenue walkway in kind, with wood instead of concrete.

The City had originally considered plans to expand the walkway to five feet when replacing it with concrete, but under the updated plan, the walkway will remain four feet in width. The walkway will continue to be ADA-compliant.

The cost to replace the 200-foot section of the walkway, which has been around for decades, will be roughly $18,000. The City will use the same boards as on the boardwalk, which has resulted in a lower than anticipated cost.

“Upon further reflection after listening to the residents, the City of Rehoboth Beach has agreed to retain the mini-boardwalk on Surf Avenue and rebuild it with similar wood to preserve its aesthetics, charm, and historic nature,” says City Manager Taylour Tedder. “We understand the nostalgia that comes with this stretch of walkway and are happy that this was a situation where we were able to reassess and act with purpose to protect what so many of us see as an asset to the charm of our city.”

The project should be completed by the end of the year, with updates being sent to residents before work begins.

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