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Midway Speedway Park & Fire Mountain Golf

A Rehoboth-area beach-vacation staple — go-karts for every height, a volcano mini-golf course, bumper boats and cars, plus a waterpark.

18645 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 About 90 minutes

The Quick Version

  • A Rehoboth-area family fun park on Route 1 — go-karts in many sizes, the volcano-themed Fire Mountain Golf, bumper boats and spinning bumper cars, and a waterpark, all on one lot.
  • Go-karts are gated by height: a 36-inch kid can drive an Electric Kiddie Kart, and a child under 48 inches rides free with a paying adult in a two-seat family kart.
  • Outdoor and seasonal — reliably daily from roughly late April through early September, then weekends, weather permitting.
  • Pay per ride or buy a ride armband or combo; check current pricing and the season's hours before you go.

Best Ages

Ages 3–12 (and up)

Plan For

1.5–3 hours

Adults

Pay per ride, by ride armband, or by combo; a non-riding adult pays nothing, and an adult driving a two-seat family kart can carry a child under 48 inches free.

Kids

Per-ride tickets, ride armbands, or golf/ride combos. Fire Mountain Golf is priced per round (a lower rate for under-42-inch kids). Check current pricing on their site.

What to Expect

Midway Speedway Park is a Rehoboth-area beach-vacation staple on Route 1 — go-karts, the volcano-themed Fire Mountain Golf mini-golf course, bumper boats, spinning bumper cars, and a waterpark, all on one property (Midway Speedway and Fire Mountain Golf are the same place). It's an outdoor, summer-season family park, billed as the area's complete family fun center for 25-plus years.

The thing to understand before you go is the go-kart height rules, because they gate everything: a 36-inch child can drive an Electric Kiddie Kart, a child under 48 inches rides free with a paying adult in a two-seat family kart (the move for kids too small to drive), and the faster karts step up to 54-, 60-inch and age-16 minimums. Fire Mountain Golf has no minimum and is geared to young kids — 18 holes carved into a tropical volcano, with a lower rate for kids under 42 inches.

Housekeeping: you pay per ride or buy a ride armband or a golf/ride combo (the armband pays off fast if you're doing more than a few attractions). It's outdoor and seasonal — reliably daily from roughly late April through early September, then weekends, weather permitting — so check the day's hours, especially in the shoulder season. Go earlier in the day to beat the evening beach-week crowds, and bring sun protection.

Who It's Best For

Spans toddlers to teens via the go-kart height tiers — kiddie karts at 36 inches, parent ride-along for kids under 48 inches, and faster karts gated to 54–60 inches and age 16. The sweet spot for little kids is about 3–8: kiddie karts, the ride-along, and the easy volcano mini-golf.

Highlights

Go-karts for every height

Ages 3–16

From 36-inch Electric Kiddie Karts to a two-seat family kart where a child under 48 inches rides free with you — plus faster karts for bigger kids and teens.

Fire Mountain Golf

All ages

An 18-hole mini-golf course carved into a tropical volcano — no height minimum and a discounted rate for the littlest.

Bumper boats & spinning bumper cars

Ages 4+

Water bumper boats and spin-zone bumper cars round out a half-day at the park.

What to Skip with Little Ones

  • The faster karts (Bullet, Quarter Midget, Super Stock) — those are gated to 54–60 inches and age 16.
  • A peak-evening visit in beach season — go earlier for shorter kart lines.
  • Counting on it in the shoulder season without checking — it's weekends-only and weather-dependent outside summer.

Logistics

Admission

Adults

Pay per ride, by ride armband, or by combo; a non-riding adult pays nothing, and an adult driving a two-seat family kart can carry a child under 48 inches free.

Kids

Per-ride tickets, ride armbands, or golf/ride combos. Fire Mountain Golf is priced per round (a lower rate for under-42-inch kids). Check current pricing on their site.

Under

A child under 48 inches rides free with a paying adult in a two-seat family kart; under 42 inches gets the discounted mini-golf rate.

Prices drift and the season shifts — confirm current rates and hours before you go. Go-karts have firm height minimums by kart type (36" kiddie up to 60"/age 16 for the fastest).

Getting There

Parking

On-site lot (details not posted — assume lot parking).

Large Route 1 family-park lot.

Entrance

18645 Coastal Highway (Route 1), in the Midway area near Rehoboth Beach (across from Tanger Outlets).

Parent Logistics

Strollers Friendly

Outdoor, mostly flat paths between attractions; a stroller is manageable, though the elevated mini-golf holes involve some steps.

Bathrooms

Restrooms on site.

Changing Tables

Not confirmed.

Shade

Outdoor with limited shade — bring hats, sunscreen, and water for a summer afternoon.

Food & Snacks

A snack bar on site (open daytime hours).

Snack strategy: Snacks are available; for a real meal, plan to eat before or after — it's right on the Route 1 restaurant strip.

Pro Tips

  • Measure expectations to the height rules: a 36-inch kid can drive a kiddie kart, and under 48 inches rides free with you in a two-seat family kart.
  • Buy a ride armband or a golf/ride combo rather than single rides if you're doing more than a few attractions.
  • It's outdoor and seasonal — daily roughly late April to early September, then weekends, weather permitting; check the day's hours.
  • Go earlier in the day to beat the evening beach-week crowds, and bring sun protection — shade is limited.

When to Go

Best Time to Visit

Go earlier in the day for shorter kart lines — evenings draw the biggest beach-week crowds. Open daily roughly late April through early September, then weekends, weather permitting. Outdoor and seasonal — always check the day's hours.

Seasonal Notes

Outdoor and seasonal. Reliably daily from about April 25 to September 8, plus off-season weekends, weather permitting; dates shift year to year, so check the site or call.

Rainy Day?

Not a rainy-day pick — it's outdoor and weather-dependent. Save it for a sunny beach-vacation afternoon.

While You're in the Area

Across from Tanger Outlets on Route 1 — easy to combine with a meal or a rainy-day backup nearby.

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