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Families enjoy guarded-season swimming when lifeguards are on duty, but you must pack shade, food, and bathroom trips like any state-park beach day. Surf can run stronger than bay water—match kids to conditions. Strollers work on boardwalk paths better than soft sand alone.
Sources: Delaware DNREC · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
