Dog-Friendly Running Trails in Delaware

New Castle Battery Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,875 reviews

New Castle, DE

Dog-friendly urban park with riverfront views open to the public during daylight hours.

Glasgow Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,871 reviews

Newark, DE

County park with woodland trails, tennis & basketball courts, a skate park & a farmer's market.

Brandywine Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,459 reviews

Wilmington, DE

This scenic tract along the river features monuments, attractions, sports fields & a walking path.

Brecknock County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,353 reviews

Camden, DE

Park for dog-friendly walks and playground fun.

Banning Regional Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,162 reviews

Wilmington, DE

Park featuring ball diamonds, soccer fields & tennis courts, plus a wooded area & a playground.

Silver Lake Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 995 reviews

Dover, DE

182 acres of woodsy green space with walking trails, a playground, picnic shelters & water access.

Fox Point State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 871 reviews

Wilmington, DE

Playground, picnic area & trails are featured in this riverside state park with beautiful vistas.

Rockford Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 733 reviews

Wilmington, DE

104-acre space with a historic observation tower & picnic site, plus trails & an off-leash dog area.

Big Oak County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 667 reviews

Smyrna, DE

Clean family-friendly outdoor playground with a rocketship jungle gym, swings and a climbing wall.

Paper Mill Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 622 reviews

Newark, DE

Clean, active park featuring tennis and basketball courts and a playground.

Talley Day Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 599 reviews

Wilmington, DE

Park featuring a playground & sports, plus a walking path, pavilions & a fenced-in dog park.

Browns Branch County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 543 reviews

Harrington, DE

Leisurely park offering BBQ grills and trails through wooded areas, along with a stream and playground.

Charles E. Price Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 530 reviews

Middletown, DE

Large park offering a fishing pond, walking trails, picnic pavilions, a dog park & playgrounds.

Mispillion Riverwalk

4.5 ★★★★★ 515 reviews

Milford, DE

Relaxed mile-long pathway winding around the Mispillion River, featuring painted boats.

Valley Garden Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 460 reviews

Greenville, DE

Middle Run Valley Natural Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 448 reviews

Newark, DE

850-acre state park offering 10 trails over 16 miles, plus the historic John C. Vansant house

Wyoming Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 449 reviews

Wyoming, DE

Playground, picnic tables, slides, swings, fishing lakes, turtles, ponds, and an enclosed (fenced-in) space for children.

Gordons Pond

4.8 ★★★★★ 408 reviews

Rehoboth Beach, DE

Calm beach, part of a state park, with trails for hiking and bird-watching, plus calmer water ideal for families.

Schutte Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 410 reviews

Dover, DE

Recreational retreat offering wooded trails, softball fields, a playground & a picnic pavilion.

Weiss Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 327 reviews

Newark, DE

Well-maintained park sporting a playground along with tennis, basketball and baseball facilities.

Tidbury Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 276 reviews

Dover, DE

Casual park featuring dog areas, nature trails and a stocked pond for fishing.

Milford Dog Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 241 reviews

Milford, DE

Fenced dog park featuring separate sections for large and small breeds.

Iron Hill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 162 reviews

Newark, DE

Sprawling area featuring a playground and a museum as well as multiple dog runs.

Gordons Pond Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 102 reviews

Lewes, DE

Hiking and biking trail in Cape Henlopen State Park with scenic views.

Edward H. McCabe Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 97 reviews

Milton, DE

Hiking and kayaking spot with serene trails and boardwalks, picnic tables and bird watching.

Iron Hill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 86 reviews

Newark, DE

Kid-friendly park featuring a playground and disc golf, plus picnic tables and hiking trails.

Fork Branch Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 77 reviews

Dover, DE

Nature preserve featuring trails for walking or hiking.

White Clay Creek Pedestrian Bridge

4.8 ★★★★★ 70 reviews

Newark, DE

Peaceful park featuring a paved trail that leads to a river, suitable for walking, biking, and hiking.

Oversee Farm - Auburn Valley State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

Wilmington, DE

Chapel Branch Nature Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews

Seaford, DE

Milford Millponds Nature Preserve

4.1 ★★★★☆ 30 reviews

Greenwood, DE