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Introducing your family to the natural world is a great way to create lasting memories. Whether you want easy paths, fun playgrounds in beautiful parks, or a nice place for a picnic, we have curated some amazing destinations.
We hope to make it easy for you to explore Delaware’s beautiful forests, parklands, and coastal areas. We hope your family will experience the beauty of Delaware together and build a love of outdoor family fun.
Yes, there are beautiful trails in Delaware, but did you know there are also some great places to play with your kids? Whether you are looking for a playground, a place to practice a favorite sport or just a flat place to run around and let lose some energy, there are trails and parks that feature fun places to play for the whole family.
New Castle County
Located in North Wilmington, this is a favorite flat loop for walking and running. With a playground, public library, recreation fields, picnic area and dog park, it’s a great place for family and dog fun!
Length: 1.2 Mi · Surface: Asphalt · Difficulty: Easy
Kent County
This is a fun and easy trail for biking with the family, with an added benefit of being located within Killens Pond State Park with its sports facilities, waterpark and playground.
Length: 2.3 Mi · Surface: Mixed · Difficulty: Easy
On a beautiful day, there is nothing nicer than a picnic with your favorite people. Whether you prefer shady forests or water views, Delaware has you covered.
Enjoy some of the best picnic spots that Delaware has to offer and create family memories that will last a lifetime.
New Castle County
Oval Track is a former equestrian track located in historic Bellevue State Park. At the center of the track, is a large lake and picnic grounds – plus there’s a frisbee disc golf course, in the open field area.
Length: 1.2 Mi · Surface: Crushed Stone · Difficulty: Easy
New Castle County
Battery Park Trail is an asphalt paved path that runs along the Delaware River in Historic New Castle. In addition to beautiful water views, your kids will love the playground with plenty of flat space for picnicking.
Length: 3.7 Mi · Surface: Asphalt · Difficulty: Easy
Planning a nature walk with your family requires a bit more research than one with adults only – things like ensuring that the walk isn’t too strenuous for small legs and has enough points of interest to engage curious minds.
These trails are custom-picked to help you plan a great day with the family.
New Castle County
The Oversee Farm Trail is a paved hiking and biking loop trail in a forest setting where the kids will have fun spotting a local farmhouse and barn. The trail is suitable for all levels.
Length: 1.1 Mi · Surface: Mixed · Difficulty: Easy
Sussex County
This popular and easy biking, hiking, running, and bird watching trail traverses the salt marshes of Cape Henlopen State Park in coastal Delaware and links Rehoboth and Lewes.
Length: 5.2 Mi · Surface: Mixed · Difficulty: Easy
About Delaware Greenways:
We envision a State where trails, pathways and scenic corridors connect everyone to where they want to go, empowering them to live healthier lives as they discover and enjoy the outdoors.
