News Journal Archives: Fun for all ages at Rehoboth Beach's Funland

Jamie Sinclair (left) and Funland employee, Tim Higgins, enjoy a ride at Funland in this photo from June of 1978.
Jamie Sinclair (left) and Funland employee, Tim Higgins, enjoy a ride at Funland in this photo from June of 1978.
Photo By Kevin Fleming
A visitor to Rehoboth Beach's Funland tries thier luck at Skee Ball in this photo from July 25, 1976.
A visitor to Rehoboth Beach's Funland tries thier luck at Skee Ball in this photo from July 25, 1976.
Photo By Ron Dubick
A young man tries both hands at a game at Funland in Rehoboth Beach in this photo from August 30, 1982.
A young man tries both hands at a game at Funland in Rehoboth Beach in this photo from August 30, 1982.
Photo By Susan L. Gregg
Jean and Al Fasnacht, co-founders of Funland seen together in this undated photo. Jean passed away in 2011 at the age of 84.
Jean and Al Fasnacht, co-founders of Funland seen together in this undated photo. Jean passed away in 2011 at the age of 84.
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Vacationers have fun riding the amusement rides at Funland in Rehoboth Beach on Wednesday July 12, 2006.
Vacationers have fun riding the amusement rides at Funland in Rehoboth Beach on Wednesday July 12, 2006.
Scott Nathan/Delaware News Journal
Uladzimir Kazialetski, of Belarus, works at Funland on Wednesday July 2, 2008. J-1 cultural exchange visa student workers from all over the world converge on Rehoboth every summer to work hard, save money, and return home.
Uladzimir Kazialetski, of Belarus, works at Funland on Wednesday July 2, 2008. J-1 cultural exchange visa student workers from all over the world converge on Rehoboth every summer to work hard, save money, and return home.
Gary Emeigh/Delaware News Journal
Kids enjoy the Mini Hymalaya at Funland in Rehoboth Beach on Wednesday August 26, 2009.
Kids enjoy the Mini Hymalaya at Funland in Rehoboth Beach on Wednesday August 26, 2009.
Scott Nathan/Delaware News Journal
Vacationers have fun riding the amusement rides at Funland in Rehoboth Beach on Wednesday July 12, 2006.
Vacationers have fun riding the amusement rides at Funland in Rehoboth Beach on Wednesday July 12, 2006.
Scott Nathan/Delaware News Journal
Visitors to Funland in Rehoboth Beach wait on line to ride the Haunted Mansion on Wednesday August 26, 2009.
Visitors to Funland in Rehoboth Beach wait on line to ride the Haunted Mansion on Wednesday August 26, 2009.
Scott Nathan/Delaware News Journal
Kevin DiCostanzo (left) and Shelby Nash, of Milford, ride the Paratrooper at Funland on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk on Saturday May 8, 2010.
Kevin DiCostanzo (left) and Shelby Nash, of Milford, ride the Paratrooper at Funland on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk on Saturday May 8, 2010.
Scott Nathan/Delaware News Journal
Visitors have fun on the Funland "Bumper Cars" in this photo from June 30, 2012.
Visitors have fun on the Funland "Bumper Cars" in this photo from June 30, 2012.
Chuck Snyder/Special To Delaware News Journal
Ella Manfred from Avon Lake, Ohio is not sure of the rides at Funland in this photo from June 30, 2012.
Ella Manfred from Avon Lake, Ohio is not sure of the rides at Funland in this photo from June 30, 2012.
Chuck Snyder/Special To Delaware News Journal
Children ride the fire trucks at Funland on the Boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach on August 17, 2013.
Children ride the fire trucks at Funland on the Boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach on August 17, 2013.
Chuck Snyder/Special To Delaware News Journal
Visitors have fun at Funland on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach in this undated photo.
Visitors have fun at Funland on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach in this undated photo.
Chuck Snyder/Special To Delaware News Journal
After being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Funland on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach has reopened the rides with reservations required in 2020. Social distancing is being maintained and masks are required. Tickets can be purchased online.
After being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Funland on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach has reopened the rides with reservations required in 2020. Social distancing is being maintained and masks are required. Tickets can be purchased online.
Chuck Snyder/Special To Delaware News Journal
After being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Funland on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach has reopened the rides with reservations required in 2020. Social distancing is being maintained and masks are required. Tickets can be purchased online.
After being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Funland on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach has reopened the rides with reservations required in 2020. Social distancing is being maintained and masks are required. Tickets can be purchased online.
Chuck Snyder/Special To Delaware News Journal
The carousel horses at Funland in Rehoboth Beach are one the enduring traditions at the amusement center.
The carousel horses at Funland in Rehoboth Beach are one the enduring traditions at the amusement center.
Patricia Talorico/Delaware News Journal
Al Fasnacht, the 90 year old owner of Funland on the Boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, still helps with the rides, and early, every morning, takes out the trash at the Family run Amusement Park.
Al Fasnacht, the 90 year old owner of Funland on the Boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, still helps with the rides, and early, every morning, takes out the trash at the Family run Amusement Park.
Chuck Snyder/Delaware News Journal
After being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Funland on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach has reopened the rides with reservations required. Social Distancing is being maintained and masks are required. Tickets can be purchased online.
After being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Funland on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach has reopened the rides with reservations required. Social Distancing is being maintained and masks are required. Tickets can be purchased online.
Chuck Snyder/Special To Delaware News Journal
After being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Funland on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach has reopened the rides with reservations required. Social Distancing is being maintained and masks are required. Tickets can be purchased online.
After being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Funland on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach has reopened the rides with reservations required. Social Distancing is being maintained and masks are required. Tickets can be purchased online.
Chuck Snyder/Special To Delaware News Journal
The Paratrooper ride is a blur at Funland on a busy Saturday night in Rehoboth Beach, August 21, 2022.
The Paratrooper ride is a blur at Funland on a busy Saturday night in Rehoboth Beach, August 21, 2022.
William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal
Ted and Daughter Giuliana Kelley from Rockville, Md. enjoy the Paratrooper. After being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Funland on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach has reopened the rides with reservations required in this undated photo.
Ted and Daughter Giuliana Kelley from Rockville, Md. enjoy the Paratrooper. After being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Funland on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach has reopened the rides with reservations required in this undated photo.
Chuck Snyder/Special To Delaware News Journal
People play skee ball at Funland in Rehoboth Beach on August 8, 2015.
People play skee ball at Funland in Rehoboth Beach on August 8, 2015.
Jason Minto/Delaware News Journal
Looking down on visitors enjoying a day at Funland in Rehoboth Beach in this undated photo.
Looking down on visitors enjoying a day at Funland in Rehoboth Beach in this undated photo.
Jason Minto/Delaware News Journal
Al Fasnacht, the 90-year-old co-owner of Rehoboth Beach's iconic Funland amusement park, still takes out the trash early every morning and operates the kiddie rides at night in 2019.
Al Fasnacht, the 90-year-old co-owner of Rehoboth Beach's iconic Funland amusement park, still takes out the trash early every morning and operates the kiddie rides at night in 2019.
Chuck Snyder/Special To Delaware News Journal
Funland Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Funland Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Lauren Roberts/Salisbury Daily Times
Funland Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Funland Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Lauren Roberts/Salisbury Daily Times
Funland Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Funland Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Lauren Roberts/Salisbury Daily Times
Funland Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Funland Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Lauren Roberts/Salisbury Daily Times
Funland Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Funland Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Lauren Roberts/Salisbury Daily Times
Funland Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Funland Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Lauren Roberts/Salisbury Daily Times
Funland Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Funland Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Lauren Roberts/Salisbury Daily Times
Keegan Reese plays a game at Funland Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Keegan Reese plays a game at Funland Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Lauren Roberts/Salisbury Daily Times
Funland Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Funland Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Lauren Roberts/Salisbury Daily Times
4-year-old Jocelyn Baker from Ponte Verda Beach, Fla. rides the boats. After being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Funland on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach has reopened the rides with reservations required. Social Distancing is being maintained and masks are required. Tickets can be purchased online.
4-year-old Jocelyn Baker from Ponte Verda Beach, Fla. rides the boats. After being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Funland on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach has reopened the rides with reservations required. Social Distancing is being maintained and masks are required. Tickets can be purchased online.
Chuck Snyder/Special To Delaware News Journal
After being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Funland on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach has reopened the rides with reservations required. Social Distancing is being maintained and masks are required. Tickets can be purchased online.
After being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Funland on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach has reopened the rides with reservations required. Social Distancing is being maintained and masks are required. Tickets can be purchased online.
Chuck Snyder/Special To Delaware News Journal
After being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Funland on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach has reopened the rides with reservations required. Social Distancing is being maintained and masks are required. Tickets can be purchased online.
After being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Funland on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach has reopened the rides with reservations required. Social Distancing is being maintained and masks are required. Tickets can be purchased online.
Chuck Snyder/Special To Delaware News Journal
A young visitor poses with her winning prize from Funland  at the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
A young visitor poses with her winning prize from Funland at the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Benjamin Chambers/Delaware News Journal