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Mispillion Riverwalk
4.5 ★★★★★ 515 Google reviews · Running trail in Milford, Delaware · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mispillion Riverwalk'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.
Relaxed mile-long pathway winding around the Mispillion River, featuring painted boats.
What runners say about Mispillion Riverwalk
“This scenic, well-maintained pathway is perfect for a peaceful stroll, with a playground for kids and historical markers celebrating the area's shipbuilding past.”
“This scenic, well-maintained pathway is perfect for a peaceful stroll, with a playground for kids and historical markers celebrating the area's shipbuilding past.”
“Decent length and easy walking for kids.”
Cute little park along side the river. Decent length and easy walking for kids. Right in downtown so very close to lots of shops. Finding parking can be difficult.
It is nice charming place for a walk. Its public art is really nice and my wife loved Bridging the Gap thrift store at the end of the riverwalk. Make sure you cross the main street where the old movie theater is to take in the other half of the riverwalk.
The stroll along the river in a well paved and maintained walkway was very pleasant. There are plenty of plants and birds to watch and benches to rest. In addition, there are several eateries nearby that you can stop for a bite or drink.
long the Mispillion River in the nearby town of Milford is a scenic, paved walkway that winds through the pretty downtown area. The walkway is about a mile long and is beautifully-landscaped. Along the way, you may even catch a glimpse of birds or other wildlife that are sometimes spotted in the area.
Trail conditions & character
“This scenic, well-maintained pathway is perfect for a peaceful stroll, with a playground for kids and historical markers celebrating the area's shipbuilding past.”
“A beautiful walk through downtown Milford which leads to the goat island trial and dog park.”
“long the Mispillion River in the nearby town of Milford is a scenic, paved walkway that winds through the pretty downtown area.”
Plan your run at Mispillion Riverwalk
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 302-422-6616
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–6 pm |
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