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Weiss Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 327 Google reviews · Running trail in Newark, Delaware · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Weiss 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.
Well-maintained park sporting a playground along with tennis, basketball and baseball facilities.
What runners say about Weiss Park
“We were at the Pavillion on Sunday we powerwashed the bathrooms and before and after we left the park , but we had a great time of good friends and clean fun.”
Great I like to take my little balls Bella on walk there. She love going there
Good place to take a little walk, play balls and walk you dog. It has two full basketball courts, tennis courts, and football court. Almost 1 mile walking pathway you can jog and run.
Great park for kids!!! It has 3-4 baseball courts and plenty of space for kids to practice soccer. It also has kids play area where little ones can enjoy summer evenings. It is a pet- friendly park. It is surrounded be residential area and we see many people visiting freaquently for jogging, walking, etc.
It is clean for the most part. I like to take my daughter here to ride her bike. I also come here when I want to take a walk. Lots to do for athletic people. Very quiet on the days I've gone. I've heard bad things about this park but haven't had any bad experiences myself.
Trail conditions & character
“We were at the Pavillion on Sunday we powerwashed the bathrooms and before and after we left the park , but we had a great time of good friends and clean fun.”
“Good place to take a little walk, play balls and walk you dog.”
Plan your run at Weiss Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — 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.
- Websitenewcastlede.gov
- Phone(302) 395-5606
- 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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