White Clay Creek State Park
880 New London Rd, Newark, DE 19711
3,646 acres · 37 miles of trails
Straddling the Pennsylvania-Delaware border in Newark, White Clay Creek State Park offers over 37 miles of leashed dog trails across 3,646 acres. Amenities comprise shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Keep dogs leashed throughout the expansive wooded area.
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- Park
- White Clay Creek State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Newark, Delaware
- Coordinates
- 39.7142, -75.7639
- Size
- 3,646 acres
- Trail miles
- 37
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.9 / 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
- · ★ 4.8 from 2,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 3,646 acres of room
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Dog policy
3,646-acre park straddling the PA-DE border. Leashed dogs on 37+ miles of trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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