Middle Run Natural Area
1095 Possum Park Rd, Newark, DE 19711
850 acres · 16 miles of trails
Wooded trails wind through this nature preserve in Newark, Delaware. Key features for dogs encompass shade, water access, parking, and trash cans across 16+ miles of multi-use paths. Maintain leashes on all dogs.
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- Park
- Middle Run Natural Area
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Newark, Delaware
- Coordinates
- 39.7344, -75.7350
- Size
- 850 acres
- Trail miles
- 16
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.5 / 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:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 850 acres of room
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Dog policy
850-acre New Castle County natural area with 16+ miles of multi-use trails. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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