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Brecknock County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,353 Google reviews · Running trail in Camden, Delaware · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Brecknock County Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park for dog-friendly walks and playground fun.
What runners say about Brecknock County Park
“There is also a wonderful playground for kids, in addition to the picnic areas, plenty of parking, and clean bathrooms.”
As of 5/12/21 The playground is open. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays the Howell Mill Nature Center is open as well from 9a-4p. The nature center is on the north side of the park along the walking trail. It has a bird viewing section and information about local wildlife. There is a bathroom for men and women.
Possibly the best park in the Dover area. Great place to kick back with the kids, or let them run wild and still have good vision from most areas. The picnic area is adequate and clean. The location has public restrooms that are usually clean. The walk path is amazing.
I like walking in a wooded part of the park. Fast-paced walk to the end of the trail and back (wooded part only) takes about 40 minutes. There is also a wonderful playground for kids, in addition to the picnic areas, plenty of parking, and clean bathrooms.
Love this park! There are volleyball courts, basketball, & of course the main attraction: the humongous wooden jungle gym! So much fun for all ages. There are also easy to medium-difficulty walking trails. It's definitely worth a visit!
Trail conditions & character
“There is also a wonderful playground for kids, in addition to the picnic areas, plenty of parking, and clean bathrooms.”
“Great park 5 mins away - we used the beautiful scenery for his graduation shoot!”
“There’s a tree covered walking/running path, volleyball areas,a baseball/softball diamond, and several horseshoe pits.”
“There is also a wonderful playground for kids, in addition to the picnic areas, plenty of parking, and clean bathrooms.”
Plan your run at Brecknock County Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitekentcountyde.gov
- Phone+1 302-744-2495
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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