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Ashland Nature Center
3511 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
Nature preserve🪢 Leash required
130 acres · 4 miles of trails
⭐ 4.7
280 reviews
Wildflowers bloom along the trails of this nature preserve in Hockessin, Delaware. Dog owners enjoy the shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans on most paths. Leashed dogs are allowed.
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- Park
- Ashland Nature Center
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Hockessin, Delaware
- Coordinates
- 39.8075, -75.6533
- Size
- 130 acres
- Trail miles
- 4
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (280 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.3 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.3/ 10
Great vibes
- · ★ 4.7 from 280 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 130 acres of room
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Dog policy
Delaware Nature Society 130-acre preserve. Leashed dogs welcome on most trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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