Lake Gerar Park

About this park

Lake Gerar Park is a pocket urban park around a small lake in north Rehoboth, two blocks from the boardwalk. The path skirts the lake on the north and west sides; the south half drops to a grass spur that ends near a backyard. Best as a short leashed walk before the beach crowds arrive, with benches, a fishing pier, and a deck overlooking the water.

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Frequently asked

Can dogs go off leash at Lake Gerar Park?

No. This is a city park with leashed-walking rules, and the path runs close to homes and the water, so a short lead is the right setting.

Does the path go all the way around the lake?

No. Reviewers note that the sidewalk covers the north and west sides only; the southern half is a grass path that stops abruptly near a private backyard, which means retracing steps or walking a block of road to close the circuit.

How busy does it get?

Rarely busy. Reviews describe it as quiet and not too crowded, with early morning the calmest stretch of the day.

Is there anything to do besides walk?

Fishing is the other draw. Reviewers point to the wooden pier and a brush cutout near the Second Avenue parking spots, and warn that the turtles go after bait as readily as the fish do.