Dog walking in New Castle

Duross Heights

Duross Heights is a quiet neighborhood in the northern part of New Castle, with rows of residential homes interlaced with thick forests. Some of those forests belong to Lewden Greene Park, a 70-acre park along Christina River that's completely covered in thick birch and oak trees, with spots for fishing and trails that wind through the park. The area is dog-friendly and does not require pups to remain on a leash, though the park is not fenced-in. The park also connects to the  Lewden Greene Park Trail, a 2-mile trail that's made from asphalt and gravel that travels north out of the park. Dogs will have to remain on a leash while on the trail, and owners should bring water and clean-up bags.

Chelsea Estates

Chelsea Estates is a prestigious neighborhood with upscale residential homes, and a uniquely shaped park known as Chelsea Manor Park. The park is almost the entire length of a mile following along the span of a small creek, and provides residents with open space, baseball fields, forested trails for exploration, a playground, and picnic shelters. The area is a popular place in the community for humans and pups, although Fido needs to remain on a leash inside, but has access to water fountains, a clean-up station, and benches. The New Castle Industrial Track Trail is also dog-friendly, with over 3.7 miles of asphalt to use. The trail extends south, with nice views of the surrounding city, but owners will have to remember to bring water and clean-up bags.

New Castle City Center

The New Castle City Center is the central point of the city, with a bustling shopping center and large green spaces. The Van Dyke Park and Monticello Boulevard Jefferson Farms are connected, and provide the best place to bring Fido for a walk. The areas together make up 60 acres of land, with a thick forested portion featuring nature trails, open areas with vibrant grass, and baseball fields. The parks are popular for their rural appearance and quiet atmosphere, but require pups to stay on a leash, with little amenities. So don't forget to bring water and clean-up bags before heading out to these putastic parks!

Washington Park

The neighborhood of Washington Park borders the river, with gorgeous views of the rushing water. Also along the river is the New Castle Battery Park, a popular place for humans and pups to head to for a day out, or just a fast walk. There's a dog-friendly beach, with open green fields, scattered trees for shade, and a play area for children. Dogs can enjoy the paved paths and access to water fountains and benches while they remain on a leash. The park also connects to the Deleware River Greenway, a 1.5-mile paved trail that extends along the river's side that is dog-friendly to leashed pups.

Llangollen Estates

The Llangollen Estates neighborhood is the most southern community of New Castle, with large green fields and pools of water. The neighborhood boasts the Ommelanden Park, a 40-acre park filled with over 14 soccer fields. There is a perimeter of trees around the fields, with paved paths, restrooms, water fountains, benches, and concession stands available for humans and leashed pups. Beaver Brook Crest Park is also located in this neighborhood, and feaures a paved path that encircles the open fields, a playground, shaded seating, benches, and trash bins. Fido is welcome while he remains on a leash, but you'll have to remember to bring some water and clean-up bags!