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Browns Branch County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 543 Google reviews · Running trail in Harrington, Delaware · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Browns Branch 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.
Leisurely park offering BBQ grills and trails through wooded areas, along with a stream and playground.
What runners say about Browns Branch County Park
“If you need a clean and beautiful place to be one with nature, have a play date with friends, or even host an event, then this is your park!”
“If you need a clean and beautiful place to be one with nature, have a play date with friends, or even host an event, then this is your park!”
“There is also a walking trail/creek, grills, picnic areas, and dog friendly.”
This place is beautiful. So much to do. Great place to take your kids or just go for a walk. This facility is very clean. The playground is well kept. They have a little fitness section with exercise equipment. The trail is well marked. And they have plenty of parking. They also have baseball and soccer fields.
We just visited during a warm winter day. I wish I thought of looking for it sooner. We took our son to the playground area. There are two sections that are fenced off. There’s also a walking path on the north side that takes you through a wooded area abeam a small stream.
If you need a clean and beautiful place to be one with nature, have a play date with friends, or even host an event, then this is your park! Featuring beautiful trails under a canopy of luscious greenery, follow the boardwalk past clear and refreshing flowing streams, Browns Branch is a great location for having fun…
Awesome park to start and end a great bike ride in Delaware. Besides the usual playground, nature trails, baseball and soccer fields, there are clean restrooms before and after cranking the pedals and recording the miles with Strava and wandrer.earth website.
Trail conditions & character
“If you need a clean and beautiful place to be one with nature, have a play date with friends, or even host an event, then this is your park!”
“There’s also a walking path on the north side that takes you through a wooded area abeam a small stream.”
“There is also a walking trail/creek, grills, picnic areas, and dog friendly.”
Plan your run at Browns Branch County Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — 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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