Funland
The cheap-tickets, family-run boardwalk amusement park that's been a Rehoboth ritual since 1962 — and the only amusement park in Delaware.
The Quick Version
- • A family-owned amusement spot right on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk — no gate admission; you buy tickets and pay per ride.
- • Around 18 rides from toddler boats to the Haunted Mansion and bumper cars, plus 15 midway games and an arcade.
- • Tickets are $0.75 each; small kid rides run 1-3 tickets, bigger rides 4-6. A 1:00-4:30 PM unlimited-ride wristband is about $26.
- • Seasonal: open daily through summer (roughly Memorial Day to mid-September), weekends in the shoulder. Games open ~10 AM, rides at 1 PM; the Haunted Mansion opens at 5 PM.
- • It's the only amusement park in Delaware — and a genuine multi-generation Rehoboth tradition.
Best Ages
All ages
Plan For
1-2 hours (or an evening)
Adults
Free entry (pay per ride)
Kids
Free entry (pay per ride)
What to Expect
Funland is the heart of the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk and a genuine Delaware institution — the only amusement park in the state, and a family-run one that's been a multi-generation beach ritual since 1962. The model is refreshingly simple: there's no gate, no admission, no all-day mega-ticket required. You walk in off the boardwalk for free, buy tickets at 75 cents each, and pay only for the rides your kid actually wants. For a family with one cautious toddler and one ride-everything 8-year-old, that's exactly right.
There are around 18 rides spanning the whole age range — gentle classics like the Boats, carousel, and Fire Engines for the littlest ones (five of the rides have run since the Fasnacht family took over in 1962), up to bumper cars, the SuperFlip 360, and FreeSpin for bigger kids and teens. The custom-built Haunted Mansion dark ride (opens at 5 PM) is the one everyone remembers. Add 15 midway games and an arcade and you've got a classic boardwalk evening.
A few logistics: rides don't start until 1 PM (games open earlier, around 10 AM), so this is an afternoon-and-evening outing. If your kid wants to ride nonstop, the 1:00-4:30 PM unlimited-ride wristband (~$26) is the value play; otherwise a ticket book keeps it cheap. It's about an hour and 40 minutes from Wilmington — a beach-day finale rather than a destination in itself. Pair it with the sand, the boardwalk food, and the lights, and it's the quintessential Delaware summer night.
Who It's Best For
Truly all ages. Toddlers start on the gentle classics — the Boats, the carousel, the Fire Engines. Preschoolers and early-elementary kids work up to the bigger kid rides and the bumper cars. Tweens and teens go for the thrill rides (SuperFlip 360, FreeSpin) and the Haunted Mansion, then hit the midway games. Because you pay per ride, you can tailor it to exactly what your kid is ready for and spend accordingly.
Highlights
The Haunted Mansion
Ages 5+A dark ride custom-built for Funland — the ride everyone remembers. Opens at 5 PM each night; great for kids who like a friendly scare.
The 1962 originals
Ages 1-6Five rides have run since the Fasnacht family bought the park in 1962 — the Merry Go Round, Boats, Fire Engines, Sky Fighters, and Helicopters. The gentle classics for the littlest riders.
Pay-per-ride, no gate
All agesFree to walk in; tickets at 75 cents each. You pay only for what your kids ride — uniquely flexible for a family with a big age spread.
Thrill rides & bumper cars
Ages 8+SuperFlip 360, FreeSpin, and bumper cars give the bigger kids and teens their own reason to be here.
Midway games & arcade
All ages15 midway games (Skee-Ball, Balloon Bust) plus a play-for-fun arcade — the boardwalk-classic chaser after the rides.
What to Skip with Little Ones
- • Arriving before 1 PM expecting rides — games open mid-morning, but the rides don't start until 1.
- • Buying a fistful of single tickets for a ride-everything kid — the afternoon unlimited wristband is cheaper if they'll ride a lot.
- • Parking stress on a summer weekend night — come earlier or park back and walk the boardwalk in.
Logistics
Admission
Adults
Free entry (pay per ride)
Kids
Free entry (pay per ride)
Under
Free entry
There's no gate admission — anyone can walk in free, and you buy ride tickets as you go. Single tickets are $0.75 each; smaller kid rides cost 1-3 tickets, bigger thrill rides 4-6. Ticket books save a little (25 tickets $18.75, 50 for $33, 100 for $55). A 1:00-4:30 PM Unlimited Ride Wristband runs about $26. Cash, credit card, and contactless (Apple Pay) all work. Prices change seasonally — confirm before you go.
Membership tip: No membership — but the 1:00-4:30 PM unlimited-ride wristband (~$26) is the move for a kid who wants to ride all afternoon. For a quick stop, a ticket book or even single tickets keep it cheap.
Getting There
Parking
No dedicated lot — Funland is on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk, so use metered street parking or the municipal/private lots that serve the beach (paid, in season). Arrive early on summer weekends.
Beach-town parking is the real cost of the day. Come earlier in the afternoon for a closer spot, or park a few blocks back and walk the boardwalk in. Check the City of Rehoboth Beach parking rules for meter hours and permit options.
Entrance
Walk in straight off the boardwalk at the foot of Delaware Avenue — no gate, no ticket to enter. Buy ride tickets (or a wristband) at the booth.
Parent Logistics
It's on the flat boardwalk, so a stroller rolls fine to and around Funland. Inside the ride area it's tighter and busy at night; you may want to park the stroller while the kids ride. Check the posted height restrictions for ride eligibility.
Public restrooms are available along the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk near Funland.
Use the boardwalk's public restrooms for changes; plan ahead, as a boardwalk amusement spot has limited dedicated facilities.
Limited — it's an open boardwalk amusement area. Bring hats and sunscreen for a sunny afternoon; evenings are cooler and the lights are part of the fun.
Food & Snacks
Funland has its own snacks, and it's surrounded by the full Rehoboth boardwalk food scene — fries, ice cream, pizza, and Thrasher's just steps away.
Snack strategy: You're on the boardwalk — lean into it. Do rides, then graze the boardwalk classics (Thrasher's fries, Kohr Bros, Grotto pizza). Bring water for a hot afternoon between rides.
Pro Tips
- ✓ Rides open at 1 PM; the 1:00-4:30 PM unlimited wristband (~$26) is the best value for an all-in kid.
- ✓ For a quick stop, single tickets or a ticket book keep it cheap — you only pay per ride.
- ✓ The Haunted Mansion opens at 5 PM — save it for the evening crowd-pleaser.
- ✓ Check posted height restrictions before queuing so no one gets turned away at the gate.
- ✓ Lean into the boardwalk — Thrasher's fries and ice cream are steps away; make it a beach-day finale.
When to Go
Best Time to Visit
Rides start at 1 PM, so afternoons and evenings are prime. The 1:00-4:30 PM unlimited wristband is the value play for a kid who wants to ride nonstop. Evenings have the boardwalk-at-night magic (and the Haunted Mansion, which opens at 5). Weekday afternoons are calmer than summer weekend nights.
Seasonal Notes
Seasonal — open daily through the summer (roughly Memorial Day weekend through mid-September), with weekend operation in the shoulder season; closed for the winter. In peak summer (mid-June through late August), midway games open around 10 AM and rides open at 1 PM, with the ticket booth closing around 10:15 PM and rides by ~10:30 PM. The Haunted Mansion opens at 5 PM each night. Hours shift across the season — confirm the current calendar at funlandrehoboth.com before you go.
Rainy Day?
It's an open-air boardwalk park — rides pause for rain and storms. A drizzle might clear the lines, but save Funland for a clear afternoon or evening; on a washout, the boardwalk's indoor arcades are the backup.
While You're in the Area
You're on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk — pair Funland with the beach itself, the boardwalk food (Thrasher's, Kohr Bros, Grotto), and a stroll to the Bandstand for free summer concerts. Cape Henlopen State Park is minutes away for a calmer nature half-day.