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Trails with Trailhead Parking in Delaware

Delaware has 42 trails with trailhead parking in this directory, across 17 cities and towns — Newark, Wilmington, Dover, Lewes and 13 more. A trailhead lot you can actually park in — and the ones that fill by mid-morning.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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New Castle Battery Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,875 reviews

New Castle, DE

2 miMixedShadedLit

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

Glasgow Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,871 reviews

Newark, DE

Dog-friendly

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

Brandywine Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,459 reviews

Wilmington, DE

LoopScenicDog-friendly

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

Brecknock County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,353 reviews

Camden, DE

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park for dog-friendly walks and playground fun.

Banning Regional Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,162 reviews

Wilmington, DE

ShadedLitDog-friendly

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

Silver Lake Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 995 reviews

Dover, DE

ScenicDog-friendly

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

PavedScenicDog-friendly

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

Rockford Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 733 reviews

Wilmington, DE

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

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

Paper Mill Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 622 reviews

Newark, DE

PavedDog-friendly

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

Valley Garden Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 460 reviews

Greenville, DE

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Middle Run Valley Natural Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 448 reviews

Newark, DE

LoopDog-friendly

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

ScenicDog-friendly

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

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

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

PavedShadedLitDog-friendly

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

Rittenhouse Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 383 reviews

Newark, DE

LoopShadedScenic

45.9-acre park featuring picturesque walking trails, creek access, a playground & picnic areas.

Weiss Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 327 reviews

Newark, DE

PavedDog-friendly

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

Tidbury Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 276 reviews

Dover, DE

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

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

Milford Dog Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 241 reviews

Milford, DE

Dog-friendly

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

Old Paper Mill Road Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 228 reviews

Newark, DE

LoopPavedScenic

Charming 12-acre park in verdant, natural surrounds featuring a paved trail loop & reservoir.

Silver Lake Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 201 reviews

Middletown, DE

Community facility offering basketball, tennis, track & soccer, as well as ball fields & a pool.

Jack A. Markell Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 164 reviews

Wilmington, DE

MixedScenic

Waterfront trail connecting Wilmington to New Castle for walking and biking.

Iron Hill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 162 reviews

Newark, DE

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

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

Assawoman Canal Trailhead / Kayak Launch

4.6 ★★★★★ 157 reviews

Ocean View, DE

Crushed gravelShaded

Relaxed, tree-topped trail running alongside the canal for walks, hikes & water activities.

Lake Como Recreation Area

4.2 ★★★★☆ 170 reviews

Smyrna, DE

Boardwalk

Picnicking, swimming, and fishing are all available at this public park with a playground.

Jack A Markell Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 129 reviews

Wilmington, DE

MixedScenic

Park offering scenic trails for walking, jogging, and biking.

Kells Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 122 reviews

Newark, DE

Lit

Green space featuring tennis courts, baseball diamonds and a playground for kids.

Augustine Wildlife Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 112 reviews

Middletown, DE

Scenic

Lush marshland area teeming with wildlife, offering hiking trails, fishing spots & seasonal hunting.

Gordons Pond Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 102 reviews

Lewes, DE

MixedScenicDog-friendly

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

Bringhurst Woods

4.5 ★★★★★ 103 reviews

Wilmington, DE

PavedScenic

Relaxed park offering hiking trails, a creek and occasional deer sightings.

Edward H. McCabe Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 97 reviews

Milton, DE

MixedScenicDog-friendly

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

Delaware Outdoor Trail SC875

4.8 ★★★★★ 90 reviews

Lewes, DE

Scenic

Trail and beachside park for fishing and relaxing, plus views of sunrises and sunsets.

Iron Hill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 86 reviews

Newark, DE

ShadedDog-friendly

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

New Castle County Southern Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

Middletown, DE

Scenic

Recreation spot featuring a basketball court, picnic areas, tennis courts, a zip line, and a children's playground.

Fork Branch Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 77 reviews

Dover, DE

75 miLoopCrushed gravelShaded

Nature preserve featuring trails for walking or hiking.

Oversee Farm - Auburn Valley State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

Wilmington, DE

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Georgetown-Lewes Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 55 reviews

Lewes, DE

Paved

Flat trail for bikes and pedestrians, with benches and shaded sections.

Jack A. Markell Trail New Castle

4.8 ★★★★★ 52 reviews

New Castle, DE

MixedScenic

South Lums Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

Bear, DE

Paved

Easy, paved trail alongside a canal that's ideal for walking and biking activities.

Chapel Branch Nature Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews

Seaford, DE

Dog-friendly

Milford Millponds Nature Preserve

4.1 ★★★★☆ 30 reviews

Greenwood, DE

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Chestnut Hill Trail Connector

4.9 ★★★★★ 21 reviews

Newark, DE

Natural surface

Lewes-Georgetown Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 16 reviews

Lewes, DE

17 miLoopMixed

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