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Kent County Parks and Recreation, Betterton Beach
4.5★ · 265 Google ratings · Betterton, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
270 ft away · free
Walk
110 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 125 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
82°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
150 yd of shoreline
Sand
350 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Kent County Parks and Recreation, Betterton Beach
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1Parking270 ft from the listing2Restrooms125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 14 visitors · 2014–2025
Come for peace and quiet
This is a low-key bayside beach with few crowds, perfect for relaxation rather than activity.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2014–2025
Arrive early on hot weekends
Parking fills quickly during peak summer days and holidays like Memorial Day.
Check bathhouse hours before going
Restroom facilities close early and conditions vary; call ahead to confirm availability.
Expect sandy debris after storms
Heavy rain and dam releases can bring sticks, rocks, shells, and larger debris to shore.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
75°F · overcast
Water
82°F
Waves
0.4 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the NNW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:51 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:50 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:23 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:58 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:26 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 1 Idlewhile Ave, Betterton, MD 21610
🅿 Parking 270 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 110 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 125 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Kent County Parks and Recreation, Betterton Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 270 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Kent County Parks and Recreation, Betterton Beach?
110 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Kent County Parks and Recreation, Betterton Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 125 yd from the listing.
When is Kent County Parks and Recreation, Betterton Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Wed 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
