Quiet, Uncrowded 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.

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.

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.

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.

Schutte Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 410 reviews

Dover, DE

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

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.

Lake Como Recreation Area

4.2 ★★★★☆ 170 reviews

Smyrna, DE

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

Jack A Markell Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 129 reviews

Wilmington, DE

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

Edward H. McCabe Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 97 reviews

Milton, DE

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

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.

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

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

Mason Dixon Trail Crossing

4.8 ★★★★★ 4 reviews

Newark, DE