Canal Front Park Project
LEWES CANALFRONT PARK & MARNIA
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The Lewes Canalfront Park & Marina is over three acres adjacent to the Lewes & Rehoboth Canal, the Overfalls Maritime Museum, and the Lewes Little League.
THE CANALFRONT PARK’S AMENITIES:
The park's amenities will include:
• 16 slip marina with floating docks ranging in size from 24 to 40 feet in length
• Pump out facilities
• Fishing pier with shelter
• Cedar canal front boardwalk
• Village green
• Walkways with benches and shade arbors
• Landscaping using native waterfront plants
• Restroom facilities
• Canal overlook structure
• Pavilion
• Boat ramp for kayaks, canoes and other small boats
• 28 space metered parking lot
• Handicap ramp from the street to the Village Green and walkways
THE CANALFRONT PARK MARINA (Accommodations & Dockmaster Operations):
The Marina boat slips can accommodate a boat up to 25 feet in length and 12 feet in beam; or a boat up to 55 feet in length, 16 feet in beam and a draft of 3' 6" or less (at low tide). The boat slip lease rate is $2.00 per linear foot per day. Transient boat slips are available for a maximum of 7 consecutive days. To reserve a slip, you may print out the Canalfront Park Marina Agreement (Transient) Form, complete the information, and fax the completed form to the City of Lewes, 302-645-6406. You may also contact the Dockmaster at 302-644-1869 regarding boat slip availability.
The Dockmaster's Office is located within the Park Administration Building at 211 Front Street, Lewes. Dockmaster office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. When placing a reservation, please provide your name, phone number, length of boat (with draft) and date and time of arrival. Boat slips are not reserved until full payment is received and the reservation is confirmed.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:
Adjacent to the Park are the City tennis and basketball courts. Also included at the park is the Children's Playground. The playground is for children 5 years old and under.
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