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River Walk
4.7 ★★★★★ 644 Google reviews · Running trail in Wilmington, Delaware · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from River Walk'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 with mini-golf, scenic walking trails, restaurants, and a public restroom.
What runners say about River Walk
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Hidden Gem Along the Water — Beautiful, Clean, and Worth the Walk The Riverwalk in Wilmington was such a refreshing surprise.”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Hidden Gem Along the Water — Beautiful, Clean, and Worth the Walk The Riverwalk in Wilmington was such a refreshing surprise.”
Absolutely amazing place!!! They got everything you need. The Riverwalk is an excellent place to exercise, grab a meal, get a view of Downtown Wilmington, and get awesome sunset and seneic views!!
Delaware has an abundance of beautiful parks and gardens,but the riverfront is my most favorite place to be. I go there everyday. Sometimes just to sit and look at people walk by,look at the beauty of the surroundings and walk. It's refreshing and a safe place.
The Wilmington River Walk is a great place for a walk, to hang out, or to hit a resturant/bar. At least 6 resturant choices and 3 hotels(Hyatt Place, Homewood Suites, and Westin). Frawley Stadium, home to the Delaware Blue Rocks baseball team, is also located in this area.
Claim place to go for a walk and hangout with friends. Has nearby restaurants and bars. It has boating docks for small boats. It is very clean. It not very big area, but it's nice for the small downtown of Wilmington. Pros: - clean - nearby restaurants, movie theater, kids museum, miniature golf.
Trail conditions & character
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Hidden Gem Along the Water — Beautiful, Clean, and Worth the Walk The Riverwalk in Wilmington was such a refreshing surprise.”
“They could use more restaurants and cafes, and we couldn't find a public restroom.”
“The Walk is paved and is great for walking, biking, running and trekking with your dog.”
“A very pretty riverside boardwalk adorned with beautiful vintage industrial cranes and sculptural pockets.”
Plan your run at River Walk
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
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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