Dog walking in Delaware City

Windsor Hills

The Talley Day Bark Park in northern Wilmington, Delaware is less than half an hour from Delaware City. It's part of Talley Day Park, a large city park with a mile-long walking path, sports fields, picnic facilities, and much more. The off-leash park has big and small dog sections, as well as water fountains and communal dog bowls. There are also seating areas for pet parents throughout the park, as well as doggy bags and waste bins. Talley Day Bark Park is a well-maintained park with a mulch surface, and the community of dog park regulars volunteer their time to keep it such a nice place!

West Wilmington

The Carousel Farm Off-Leash Area in western Wilmington is just over a 20-minute drive from Delaware City. This dog park doesn't have a fence surrounding it, but it is naturally bordered by trees. There isn't any division for big and small dogs, so be prepared for your Mastiff to make Chihuahua friends. The Carousel Farm Off-Leash Area includes a pond where dogs can swim and splash around with their friends. The grassy areas surrounding the pond are very well-maintained, and there are picnic tables set up throughout the park. Don't forget to bring drinking water and a towel for your pup!

Iron Hill

Many visitors say the Iron Hill Dog Park in Newark, Delaware is the cleanest dog park they've ever been to, and it's only a 20-minute drive from Delaware City! This fenced, off-leash park has big and small dog sections, and the surface consists of mulch, which makes it easy to clean up after your dog. There's a water fountain for doggos and humans, as well as doggy bags and plenty of seating for pet owners. The rest of Iron Hill Park has activities like playgrounds, hiking trails, and a disc golf course. Your dog can join you in these areas if they're wearing a leash.

Lums Pond

Lums Pond State Park is a 1,790-acre state park in Bear, Delaware, and it's only 15 minutes from Delaware City. The park has fishing, hiking, picnicking, and disc golf activities, as well as an off-leash dog park. The Lums Pond Dog Park is an unfenced off-leash area with wooded trails, open fields, and even a swimming area for dogs. There's so much space to enjoy at Lums Pond Park that it never feels crowded,  but there is usually a friend or two your dog can play with. Humans will find a variety of seating throughout the park so they can watch their dogs play in comfort.

Southwest Middletown

The Levels Road Dog Park is less than half an hour from Delaware City, and it's sure to become a new favorite of yours and your dog's! It's located in the southwestern corner of Middletown, Delaware, near the Maryland-Delaware border, and it has a five-acre section for big dogs and a three-acre section for small dogs. There's lots of green grass and trees for your dog to explore in Levels Road Dog Park, and there are water stations for dogs, too. The off-leash park is part of Charles E. Prince Memorial Park, and your dog can join you on the trails and other areas of the park if they're on a leash.