Scenic 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.

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.

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.

River Walk

4.7 ★★★★★ 644 reviews

Wilmington, DE

Park with mini-golf, scenic walking trails, restaurants, and a public restroom.

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.

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

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.

Redden State Forest

4.4 ★★★★☆ 423 reviews

Georgetown, DE

State forest featuring a historical lodge that was once a hunting retreat for railroad executives.

Rittenhouse Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 383 reviews

Newark, DE

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

Tidbury Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 276 reviews

Dover, DE

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

Old Paper Mill Road Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 228 reviews

Newark, DE

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

Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 178 reviews

Wilmington, DE

Riverfront green space with regular festivals featuring music and food vendors.

Jack A. Markell Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 164 reviews

Wilmington, DE

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

Iron Hill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 162 reviews

Newark, DE

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

Jack A Markell Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 129 reviews

Wilmington, DE

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

Augustine Wildlife Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 112 reviews

Middletown, DE

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

Gordons Pond Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 102 reviews

Lewes, DE

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

Bringhurst Woods

4.5 ★★★★★ 103 reviews

Wilmington, DE

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

Edward H. McCabe Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 97 reviews

Milton, DE

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

Delaware Outdoor Trail SC875

4.8 ★★★★★ 90 reviews

Lewes, DE

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

William M. Redd, Jr. Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 90 reviews

Newark, DE

Well-maintained park for walking and biking on paved and dirt trails, plus dense forest and a reservoir loop.

Hunn Nature Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 85 reviews

Dover, DE

Casual, serene loop paths at a nature area, with scenic water views.

New Castle County Southern Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

Middletown, DE

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

Nature preserve featuring trails for walking or hiking.

Hillside Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 72 reviews

Newark, DE

Climbing for kids is featured at this park with multiple slides.

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

Jack A. Markell Trail New Castle

4.8 ★★★★★ 52 reviews

New Castle, DE

Augustine Wildlife Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 44 reviews

Middletown, DE

Vast sanctuary showcasing marshes, woods, eagles and foxes, plus hiking trails and fishing.

Milford Millponds Nature Preserve

4.1 ★★★★☆ 30 reviews

Greenwood, DE

Pomeroy Trail - Pump Station

4.7 ★★★★★ 23 reviews

Newark, DE

Boardwalk Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 9 reviews

Smyrna, DE