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Tidbury Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 276 Google reviews · Running trail in Dover, Delaware · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Tidbury 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.
Casual park featuring dog areas, nature trails and a stocked pond for fishing.
What runners say about Tidbury Park
“First time here it's so beautiful here so many different trails to go on a lot of places to park they have a dog park and a play ground picnic tables had so much fun”
“Nice park lots of shade a few ponds for fishing and maybe a mile or so of walking paths.”
“Peaceful nature trails with many different types of trees and vegetation.”
Very cool. Clean. Nice little trails with trees and water. Separate dog park areas for big and small dogs.
It's very beautiful driving in. It is a walk to get to the dog park but once there It's a big space. One bench to sit on and a dog water fountain, it is a pump and does splash you
I never heard of this park until I googled parks near me. LoL. It's definitely in the woods. A lot of trails. I was a lil nervous at first cause it was a group of guys hanging around the picnic area, right next to the playground and they kept trying to talk to me.
Very nice dog park lots of space for the dogs to run around. Nothing there for them to jump on or climb so definitely bring a toy or two to keep them occupied. They also have a water fountain for the dogs, however it is capped off during the winter. They also have doggie bags so you can clean up after your pup.
Trail conditions & character
“First time here it's so beautiful here so many different trails to go on a lot of places to park they have a dog park and a play ground picnic tables had so much fun”
“Nice park lots of shade a few ponds for fishing and maybe a mile or so of walking paths.”
“First time here it's so beautiful here so many different trails to go on a lot of places to park they have a dog park and a play ground picnic tables had so much fun”
“1 mile gravel loop, quite smooth for walking or a stroller.”
“Peaceful nature trails with many different types of trees and vegetation.”
“They also have a water fountain for the dogs, however it is capped off during the winter.”
“1 mile gravel loop, quite smooth for walking or a stroller.”
Plan your run at Tidbury 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
- 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.
- Websitekentcountyde.gov
- Phone+1 302-744-2495
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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