As September winds down, beachgoers in Delaware and Maryland can finally start to put their parking apps away, for now. The paid parking season is coming to an end in most coastal towns across the region, signaling a shift into the quieter off-season.

Below is a breakdown of when parking enforcement ends for each town and what visitors experienced during the 2025 season:

Lewes

Lewes is one of the few coastal towns where parking enforcement remains active. Paid parking continues through Sept. 30, with rates of $1.50 per hour downtown and $2.50 per hour at the beach. Enforcement runs daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Rehoboth Beach

Rehoboth Beach also wraps up paid parking on Sept. 15, keeping its rate at $4 per hour, following a 2024 increase from $3. Although officials considered expanding

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