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Running trails in Delaware

66 trails across 19 cities in Delaware, with the most in Newark, Wilmington, and Middletown — including 14 paved, 11 loops, 15 shaded, and 4 long enough for a 5-mile run. Every listing shows the things runners actually decide on: surface, loop distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and trailhead parking. Pick a city for the full local list, or filter the Delaware trails below.

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Cities in Delaware

Every city and town in Delaware with a running trail in the directory, most trails first.

Notable running trails in Delaware

The Delaware trails runners review most, ranked by rating weighted by review volume. Filter by surface, loop, distance, shade or lighting to narrow to the run you're actually planning. See the full best-of-Delaware ranking →

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New Castle Battery Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,875 reviews

New Castle, DE

2 miMixedShadedLit

Dog-friendly urban park with riverfront views open to the public during daylight hours.

Glasgow Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,871 reviews

Newark, DE

Dog-friendly

County park with woodland trails, tennis & basketball courts, a skate park & a farmer's market.

Brandywine Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,459 reviews

Wilmington, DE

LoopScenicDog-friendly

This scenic tract along the river features monuments, attractions, sports fields & a walking path.

Brecknock County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,353 reviews

Camden, DE

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park for dog-friendly walks and playground fun.

Banning Regional Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,162 reviews

Wilmington, DE

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Park featuring ball diamonds, soccer fields & tennis courts, plus a wooded area & a playground.

Silver Lake Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 995 reviews

Dover, DE

ScenicDog-friendly

182 acres of woodsy green space with walking trails, a playground, picnic shelters & water access.

Fox Point State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 871 reviews

Wilmington, DE

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Playground, picnic area & trails are featured in this riverside state park with beautiful vistas.

Rockford Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 733 reviews

Wilmington, DE

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

104-acre space with a historic observation tower & picnic site, plus trails & an off-leash dog area.

Big Oak County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 667 reviews

Smyrna, DE

LoopBoardwalkShadedDog-friendly

Clean family-friendly outdoor playground with a rocketship jungle gym, swings and a climbing wall.

River Walk

4.7 ★★★★★ 644 reviews

Wilmington, DE

MixedScenic

Park with mini-golf, scenic walking trails, restaurants, and a public restroom.

Paper Mill Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 622 reviews

Newark, DE

PavedDog-friendly

Clean, active park featuring tennis and basketball courts and a playground.

Talley Day Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 599 reviews

Wilmington, DE

ShadedDog-friendly

Park featuring a playground & sports, plus a walking path, pavilions & a fenced-in dog park.

Browns Branch County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 543 reviews

Harrington, DE

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

Leisurely park offering BBQ grills and trails through wooded areas, along with a stream and playground.

Charles E. Price Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 530 reviews

Middletown, DE

MixedShadedDog-friendly

Large park offering a fishing pond, walking trails, picnic pavilions, a dog park & playgrounds.

Mispillion Riverwalk

4.5 ★★★★★ 515 reviews

Milford, DE

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed mile-long pathway winding around the Mispillion River, featuring painted boats.

Valley Garden Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 460 reviews

Greenville, DE

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Middle Run Valley Natural Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 448 reviews

Newark, DE

LoopDog-friendly

850-acre state park offering 10 trails over 16 miles, plus the historic John C. Vansant house

Wyoming Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 449 reviews

Wyoming, DE

ScenicDog-friendly

Playground, picnic tables, slides, swings, fishing lakes, turtles, ponds, and an enclosed (fenced-in) space for children.

Gordons Pond

4.8 ★★★★★ 408 reviews

Rehoboth Beach, DE

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Calm beach, part of a state park, with trails for hiking and bird-watching, plus calmer water ideal for families.

Redden State Forest

4.4 ★★★★☆ 423 reviews

Georgetown, DE

44 miPavedScenic

State forest featuring a historical lodge that was once a hunting retreat for railroad executives.

Schutte Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 410 reviews

Dover, DE

PavedShadedLitDog-friendly

Recreational retreat offering wooded trails, softball fields, a playground & a picnic pavilion.

Rittenhouse Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 383 reviews

Newark, DE

LoopShadedScenic

45.9-acre park featuring picturesque walking trails, creek access, a playground & picnic areas.

Weiss Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 327 reviews

Newark, DE

PavedDog-friendly

Well-maintained park sporting a playground along with tennis, basketball and baseball facilities.

Tidbury Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 276 reviews

Dover, DE

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

Casual park featuring dog areas, nature trails and a stocked pond for fishing.

Milford Dog Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 241 reviews

Milford, DE

Dog-friendly

Fenced dog park featuring separate sections for large and small breeds.

Old Paper Mill Road Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 228 reviews

Newark, DE

LoopPavedScenic

Charming 12-acre park in verdant, natural surrounds featuring a paved trail loop & reservoir.

Silver Lake Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 201 reviews

Middletown, DE

Community facility offering basketball, tennis, track & soccer, as well as ball fields & a pool.

Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 178 reviews

Wilmington, DE

Scenic

Riverfront green space with regular festivals featuring music and food vendors.

Jack A. Markell Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 164 reviews

Wilmington, DE

MixedScenic

Waterfront trail connecting Wilmington to New Castle for walking and biking.

Iron Hill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 162 reviews

Newark, DE

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling area featuring a playground and a museum as well as multiple dog runs.

Delaware trails by surface

Surface is the biggest split in trail running — asphalt is fast and predictable, crushed limestone is softer but still smooth, dirt is easiest on the joints and the most fun, boardwalk is flat and scenic but slick when wet.

14Paved 10Mixed 6Boardwalk 4Natural surface 3Crushed gravel

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