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Iron Hill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 162 Google reviews · Running trail in Newark, Delaware · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Iron Hill 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.
Sprawling area featuring a playground and a museum as well as multiple dog runs.
What runners say about Iron Hill Park
“Clean area with lots of things to do!”
“This place has numerous picnic and grill spot, children's play area, many hiking and mountain bike trails as well as a full, picturesque and challenging disc golf course.”
“Here's why: Stellar disc golf course, good trails for mountain biking and hiking, large playground with ample shade and picnic tables, never crowded.”
“The Bullet: PowWow brought life, spirit and soul to otherwise quiet, empty setting.”
“It's close to home and the trails are very family friendly.”
Love coming here. Love the trails, get one with nature. Calm your mind and meditate. Nice playground and dog park. Also can play disc golf.
We love this park. It's close to home and the trails are very family friendly. Just watch out for the disk golfers! We never find it crowded here. The playground is nice and shaded, if you have kids who want to play, and there is a small dog park for your furry friends.
Every time I go here, my boyfriend takes me into the disk golf course, but that is ok. We still have fun walking the trails. DON’T GO DOWN THE DEER PATH OR ELSE YOU WILL GET LOST FOR TWO HOURS TRYING TO FIND WHERE YOU PARKED!!
This is not just a dog park. This place has numerous picnic and grill spot, children's play area, many hiking and mountain bike trails as well as a full, picturesque and challenging disc golf course. There is a large pavillion, a rest area with facilities and maps, a ranger station and a science center.
Trail conditions & character
“The playground is nice and shaded, if you have kids who want to play, and there is a small dog park for your furry friends.”
“Here's why: Stellar disc golf course, good trails for mountain biking and hiking, large playground with ample shade and picnic tables, never crowded.”
“Further into the park there is some noise from the highway, but overall we love Iron Hill for family friendly hikes.”
“It's also muddy after rain, as the mulch brought in can't stand up to the moisture and constant barrage of dogs.”
“This place has numerous picnic and grill spot, children's play area, many hiking and mountain bike trails as well as a full, picturesque and challenging disc golf course.”
“There is a little walk from the parking area back to the dog parks (both a big and little dog section).”
Plan your run at Iron Hill Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitenccde.org
- Phone(302) 571-4006
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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