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Hillside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · Running trail in Newark, Delaware · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Hillside 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.
Climbing for kids is featured at this park with multiple slides.
What runners say about Hillside Park
“Gorgeous park with walking path around the pond, a hammock, several smaller climbing structures, hillside slides, and a huge rope structure the kids love!”
Great park off the beaten path. Builds strength, coordination, balance, agility and spatial awareness. Perhaps the most unique feature of the site are the two play areas for kids, which are unlike any other playground in the area.
A lovely little park that re-birthed itself into a phoenix... 🐦🔥rising from the ashes of the demolition of West Campus 🏗️🗑️ This is such a great park for how little space it takes up.
Gorgeous park with walking path around the pond, a hammock, several smaller climbing structures, hillside slides, and a huge rope structure the kids love!
Wow, this is a really neat park. Lots of climbing things and a wonderful catch and release pond and walking trail.
Trail conditions & character
“The layout is thoughtfully designed with a variety of activities and play structures that children can climb and explore.”
“Gorgeous park with walking path around the pond, a hammock, several smaller climbing structures, hillside slides, and a huge rope structure the kids love!”
“Some musical toys, a spinning seat, water fountain, and more.”
Plan your run at Hillside Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
- Websitenewarkde.gov
- Phone(302) 366-7000
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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