Rockford Park Dog Area
1021 W 19th St, Wilmington, DE 19806
Under the historic Rockford Tower in Wilmington's Rockford Park, dogs enjoy off-leash areas with shade, water, benches, dog bags, parking, and trash cans near Red Oak Road. Leashes required outside the zone. Bring sunscreen for open spots.
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- Park
- Rockford Park Dog Area
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Coordinates
- 39.7611, -75.5658
- Leash required
- No (off-leash allowed)
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.1 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- June 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:Yes
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:Yes
- Indoor:No
- · Off-leash zone
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
Wilmington's Rockford Park with dog area near Red Oak Rd & Park Dr — under the historic 100-year-old Rockford Tower.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Dog waste bags
- Parking
- Off-leash
- Trash cans
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