If you’re looking for a place to take your furry friend, below we’ve featured 10 of the best dog parks in Delaware.
1. Charles E. Price Memorial Park
Located in Middletown, Charles E. Price Memorial Dog Park is a large, open grassy area where dogs are free to play off-leash. The park has a fenced-in area for dogs, walking paths, benches, trash cans, and doggy waste bags.
Dogs must remain on leashes when outside of the fenced-in area. No food is allowed inside the dog park. Dog owners must always clean up after their dogs.
Charles E. Price Memorial Park is open daily from dawn to dusk. However, Wednesdays the park is closed until 11 AM for maintenance.
More information is listed here.
2. Carousel Farms Dog Park
On the outer edges of Wilmington, Carousel Farms Dog Park remains open for dog owners and their furry friends. The park is a community park where people can hike, fish, bike, and ride horses. Also here, is a large grassy area perfect for dogs. However, there is no fenced. Dogs are free to roam off-leash and even swim in the pond.
Carousel Farms Dog Park requires dog owners to be mindful about their dogs’ behavior and activity, as there is no fence. Dog owners are held responsible for their dogs.
Carousel Farms Dog Park is open daily from 7 AM to 8 PM.
More information can be found here.
3. Milford Dog Park
As the go-to dog park in Milford, the aptly named Milford Dog Park is a large, fenced-in area for dogs to play. There are two separate areas for large and small dogs. Inside each, there is water, doggy waste bags, benches, and plenty of room to run off-leash.
The Milford Dog Park requires dogs to wear their license and rabies tags. Dog owners must be in control of their dogs and always have a leash with them. Only people who have brought a dog can enter the fenced-in area.
The Milford Dog Park is open daily from sunrise to sunset.
More information is listed here.
4. New Castle County Bark Park
In Carousel Park, in Newark, dog owners can find the lovely New Castle County Bark Park. There’s a fenced-in area where dogs can roam leash-free, and an open field, and a small pond that dogs can swim in. Outside of the dog park, there is also an equestrian center, walking paths, a playground, and more.
Dog owners must be able to keep control over their dogs at all times. If a dog shows aggressive behavior, they must leave. Dog owners must also clean up after their dogs.
The New Castle County Bark Park is daily open from dawn to dusk.
Further information is listed here.
5. Little Creek Dog Park
As Dover’s top dog park, Little Creek Dog Park provides fenced-in areas where dogs are free to roam off-leash. There are two areas, one for small dogs and one for large dogs. Outside the fenced-in area, there’s a basketball court, playground, swings, benches, and trash receptacles.
Dogs must be over 6 months old to enter. They must also remain on leashes until they’re inside the fenced-in area. No food, toys, or treats are allowed inside the fenced-in area.
Little Creek Dog Park is open 24/7.
Further information is listed here.
6. Talley Day Park
Northeast of Wilmington, dog owners can find Talley Day Park. This community park features a fenced-in dog park, walking paths, pavilions, and a playground. Dog owners can find trash cans and doggy waste bags.
Talley Day Park requires dogs to be licensed and up to date with the rabies vaccine. Dog owners must ensure their dogs exhibit good behavior at all times. If a dog is aggressive, it must leave the park immediately.
Talley Day Park is open from 6 AM to 6 PM every day.
Further information is listed here.
7. Lewes Unleashed Dog Park
Located in Lewes, near the Delaware Bay, dog owners have the membership-based Lewes Unleashed Dog Park open for play. The park provides dogs with a large fenced-in area perfect for playing with other pets. At the park, there is plenty of parking, doggy waste bags, trash cans, and even a bath.
Dog owners must purchase a membership to enter the park. The membership costs $50 per family for one year. Dog handlers are limited to two dogs each. Every dog owner should have their dog within sight at all times.
Lewes Unleashed Dog Park is open from sunrise to sunset every day.
More information can be found here.
8. Lum’s Pond Dog Park
As a large state park, Lum’s Pond is a haven for dogs and owners who want to spend time in nature. The state park, found in Bear, also holds a dog park fenced-in dog park where dogs can enjoy time off-leash. Beyond the dog park, owners can find picnic tables, disc golf, campsites, restrooms, and plenty of trails.
Lum’s Pond Dog Park requires dogs to be in good health, vaccinated, and not in-heat. Dog owners must keep leashes with them at all times. Dogs must be wearing tags that display their license.
Lum’s Pond Dog Park is open 24/7.
Further information is listed here.
9. Tidbury County Dog Park
The Tidbury County Dog Park is a local dog park for Dover dog owners. The dog park is inside the greater Tidbury Park, a grassy, forested area that features a creek. The fenced-in dog park offers a place for dogs to play off-leash.
Tidbury County Dog Park requires dogs to be well-behaved, licensed, and up to date with vaccines. Each dog owner can only bring two dogs to the park. No toys are allowed in the park.
Tidbury County Dog Park is open from 7 AM to 7 PM.
More information is listed here.
10. Elsmere Dog Park
In West Elsmere, residents and dog owners have the lively Elsmere Dog Park. This fenced-in park has benches, do agility features and more. There is plenty of parking for owners, and there are doggy waste bags as well.
Elsmere Dog Park requires dogs to be on leashes until they’re inside the fenced-in area. Dog owners must clean up after their dogs whenever necessary.
Elsmere Dog Park is open daily from 6 AM to 9 PM.
More information can be found here.
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