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Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Yahoo
Things for teens to do at the Delaware beaches, what to know about 2025 curfews
In the summertime, local teens gather at the Delaware beaches to meet friends or make new ones, while teens of tourist families often venture out on their own, looking to interact with people their own age. What's not to love about coming of age with sandy feet, the smell of saltwater and the sound of waves crashing? Well, teens are quickly bored. As any adult likely remembers, the beach can only entertain for so many hours of the day, and then there are the hours after dark to fill, as well. In recent years, crowds of teens gathering in public areas at night has become a problem for police. Fortunately, there's plenty for teens to do at the Delaware beaches. Here's a list, as well as what to know about teen curfews as you head to the beaches this summer: Amusement parks are fun for any age, and there are always at least a few of the high-thrill rides teens crave. The iconic Funland is the Delaware beaches' only amusement park. For teens, here's the Gravitron, the SuperFlip and the Sea Dragon, plus many other rides, all of which cost very little to ride. If your teen can drive, or if you're willing to drive them, Trimper Rides in Ocean City, Maryland, is right over the southern Delaware border. It has the Tidal Wave rollercoaster, complete with loops and drops, and about 20 other rides. There are three water parks at the Delaware beaches: Jungle Jim's and White Water Mountain, both in Rehoboth Beach, and Thunder Lagoon in Fenwick Island. Jungle Jim's, on Coastal Highway right next to the Rehoboth exit, is the largest and has a wave pool. It's $50 a day for teens. There's also mini golf and batting cages in the park. Parking, lifeguards and more: What's changed at the Delaware beaches this year White Water Mountain is located behind the Midway Speed Park off Coastal Highway and features "rapid tube slides." It's $37 a day. Go-karts, bumper boats and mini golf are right next door. Thunder Lagoon in Fenwick is located off Coastal Highway right at the Delaware/Maryland border. Tickets are $28 for two hours and $34 for four hours. Thunder Lagoon also has go-kart and mini golf next door. There are a plethora of arcades at the Delaware beaches. Here are some to choose from: Lefty's Alley & Eats, 36450 Plaza Blvd., Lewes, Shore Fun Family Fun Center, 108 Garfield Pkwy., Bethany Beach Captain's Quarters, 35297 Atlantic Ave., Millville Zelky's Beach Arcade has three locations in Rehoboth Beach: 5 N. Boardwalk, 115 S. Boardwalk and in Tanger Outlets Bayside. The Movies at Midway is a multi-theater complex located at 18585 Coastal Hwy. in Rehoboth Beach. Also be sure not to miss movies offered for free on several Delaware beaches. Check town websites for updates. Movies at the Beaches: Dewey, Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island bring back popular movies on beach series for 2025 The Delaware beaches have long dealt with throngs of restless teens causing trouble on summer nights. June is especially chaotic due to freshly-out-of-school kids, colloquially known as "Junebugs," descending on the beach towns. Incidents in recent years have brought the issue to the forefront, causing police to take a harder stance and several towns to enforce curfews. Delaware beaches: Speed limits reduced on Route 1 from Dewey to Fenwick as part of proposed safety measures Dewey Beach may be the most affected by unruly teen crowds, who are too young to access to the bars. "Often times underage kids are at a loss for structured activities and they end up loitering outside bars and other restricted venues," Dewey Beach Police Chief Constance Speake said in a 2024 town newsletter. "Some bring alcohol in back packs and gather on the beach." Teens often coordinate large get-togethers via social media, which results in small-town police departments being swamped by complaints related to public drinking, public urination, loitering, fights and disorderly conduct, Speake said. Dewey Beach, Rehoboth Beach and Bethany Beach all have an 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew for those under 18. Fenwick Island's curfew is midnight to 6 a.m. More on curfews: How late can my teen stay out this summer? Delaware curfew laws at a glance Shannon Marvel McNaught reports on southern Delaware and beyond. Reach her at smcnaught@ or on Facebook. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: What can teens do for fun at Delaware beaches? Plus, curfew info
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Yahoo
Lazy rivers, water slides and more: Our guide to water parks at the Delaware beaches
Water parks might be one of the best things about being alive in this day and age. Cooling off with a side of adrenaline? Yes, please. If you get spooked by a jellyfish or for some other reason tire of the Delaware beaches, there are several water parks in the area to check out. Make sure to visit your chosen park's website and carefully look over the height restrictions and rules before visiting. Here's what to know about each of the Delaware beaches' water parks. 36944 Country Club Rd., Rehoboth Beach, Jungle Jim's is Delaware's largest water park, according to its website, and is located right off Coastal Highway by the Rehoboth Beach exit. It features a wave pool, a lazy river, a kid's "spray ground," a "kiddie pool," an "activity pool" and numerous adult-sized waterslides. Jungle Jim's also has an arcade, a cafe and plenty of outdoor lounge chairs. The onsite mini-golf and batting cages are extra. All-day passes are $50 for those over 42 inches tall and $35 for those under 42 inches tall. (Some of the slides are restricted to those over 42 inches tall.) "Twilight" passes, or passes purchased after 3 p.m., are $40 and $30. Seasonal passes are steep at $250 and $175, but you probably won't regret endless lazy river access. Jungle Jim's is open every day in the summertime from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., weather permitting. Teen entertainment: Things for teens to do at the Delaware beaches, what to know about 2025 curfews 18645 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach, White Water Mountain is located off Coastal Highway in the Midway area and is operated alongside Midway Speedway and Fire Mountain Golf. If you want to go-kart or putt-putt, that's a separate fee. White Water Mountain features six waterslides. Three are open "tubes" and three are flume-style. There's a lazy river, a kiddie area and an Olympic-size swimming pool. Aside from regular lounge seating, White Water Mountain also offers "daybeds" and cabanas for rent. There's a cafe, too. All-day passes are $38.99 for those over 42 inches tall and $26.99 for those under 42 inches tall. (Some of the slides are restricted to those over 36 inches tall.) "Twilight" passes, or passes purchased after 3 p.m., are $23.99 and $20.99. Seasonal passes are $200. White Water Mountain is open daily in the summertime from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. Photos: Bethany Beach Fourth of July fireworks 38960 Island St., Fenwick Island, Right along the Delaware-Maryland line in Fenwick Island is Thunder Lagoon, near the corner of Coastal Highway and Route 54. The park features a lazy river, two kiddie areas and two adult waterslides, plus plenty of lounge seating. There's a cafe and an ice cream shop; mini-golf and go-karts are extra. Thunder Lagoon does pricing a little differently, and it's definitely more economical if you have very small children (or adults, for that matter) who won't last all day. For those 42 inches and taller, a two-hour pass is $28 and a four-hour pass is $34. For those under 42 inches tall, it's $12 and $15. For seniors, prices are $19 and $23. Thunder Lagoon is open daily in the summertime from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. Shannon Marvel McNaught reports on southern Delaware and beyond. Reach her at smcnaught@ or on Facebook. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware water parks: What to know about those at Delaware beaches
CBC
26-05-2025
- Health
- CBC
Skipping warm-up ahead of pickleball match landed me in a bit of a pickle
"Isn't that a sport for old people?" It's a question I'm often asked when talking about my new sporting love — pickleball, the fastest growing sport in North America. Love it or loathe it, it's a lot of fun. While I'm inching closer to 50 every year, I had (please note the past tense here) prided myself on being physically fit. This is despite having a propensity to 'Swing On In' to Jungle Jim's for six dollar pints and nachos. I have suffered through a number of Tely 10 runs, completed ten triathlons and spent more time than most on a bike or swimming laps in the pool. Safe to say, my confidence overshadowed my competence late last year. On Dec. 2, while hosting Here & Now, I joked with meteorologist Ashley Brauweiler I was going to be late for my pickleball match. Forty-five sweaty minutes later I found myself lying on the court in pain after my calf muscle decided it would be a good time to give out, give up and call it a day. So surprised, I accused my doubles partner of bashing me in the leg with his racket and then shifted the narrative to the fact a rock had fallen from the ceiling onto my right calf. Neither was the case. But as I am more stubborn than smart, I completed the match and headed home in utter agony. The following day I paid a visit to my physiotherapist Hannah Noseworthy. "You had a medial gastrocnemius tear, which is a calf tear," Noseworthy told me. The cause quickly became clear. "My guess is that you might have shortened or didn't do the warm-up piece, which I think is super important," she said. "I understand people don't really want to waste it doing a warm-up, but it's probably one of the most important things when it comes to injury prevention for the sport." My shortsightedness in shortening my warm up left me in a walking boot for four months and using a cane to get around. WATCH | CBC's Jeremy Eaton tells the tale of his pickleball injury: The CBC's Jeremy Eaton says he was a dink: How other pickleball'ers can avoid injury as the sports popularity rises 40 minutes ago Duration 3:55 One minute he was telling the Here & Now audience he had a pickleball game post-newscast. The next, he was on the court in agony. The CBC's Jeremy Eaton uses his own injury to learn what he — and other pickleball players — should be doing before playing a game of the fastest growing sport in North America. But this is a sport for old people, right? Sort of. In June of 2020 Pickleball Newfoundland and Labrador boasted a membership of 18 people. Today, they are just short of 1,000 members. There are also three registered clubs on the island, in the Avalon, Clarenville and Bay St. George. "The median age is about 62," Leonard Lye said, president of Pickleball Newfoundland and Labrador. "Our youngest member is about 20, but the oldest one is 82 or 83 and we have lots of people in their late 60s and 70s." But the demographic is getting younger, he adds. Lye also agrees warming up and cooling down are important, but just because a sport looks easy doesn't mean it is. "It really helps to get some proper coaching," he said. "The first thing to do is to get some form of a lesson so that at least you know what the proper techniques of movement and footwork are to hit the ball." Both Lye and Noseworthy are seeing a rise in pickleball related injuries and believe it will continue to increase as the sport grows in popularity. "Knee injuries, ankle injuries, calf injuries, shoulders are the big ones," Noseworthy said. "I think sometimes we forget how much we're moving when we're doing it, which is a good thing." Both think many injuries can be avoided by proper techniques and simply warming up. While pickleball can be fun and addictive, players need to know their limitations and not over do it. Since my injury I have since returned to the pickleball court — but am sure to stretch and warm-up beforehand and cool down when it's over. Better to be prepared and than to be confined to a couch watching all the Star Wars movies in chronological order like I did.
