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Talley Day Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 599 Google reviews · Running trail in Wilmington, Delaware · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Talley Day 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.
Park featuring a playground & sports, plus a walking path, pavilions & a fenced-in dog park.
What runners say about Talley Day Park
“Clean, quiet and not crowded.”
“This playground features swings seesaw plenty of parking for five basketball courts in shade.”
“The highest part of the playground is probably a little over 2 stories tall yet very safe for all ages.”
Great park for kids of all ages! The park is right by the library and various sport fields along with basketball court. The playground is nice as it has an area for various ages. The walking path around the park is not too long and not too short either.
Talley Day Park is a lovely place. Where else can you find a library, playground, dog walk, and walking paths all in one place. The dog area is even split into large and small dog areas. Plus the picnic tables make this a great place to spend some family outdoor time. Plus there is a nearby pond with ducks to visit.
Geocaching at the park. Check out dog park and start to acclimate the dog to doggie park and smells. Great walking trail and busy playground since the weather was so nice the other day.
Nice park. Playground, dog park and trails. This park is located in a nice area and has plenty of parking. The trail is a nice little walk and suitable for all ages.
Trail conditions & character
“Brandywine Library, Basketball courses, Tenis Court, Picnic area w/cooking, Football field and Dog Park”
“This playground features swings seesaw plenty of parking for five basketball courts in shade.”
Plan your run at Talley Day Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- 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) 395-5720
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–6 PM |
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