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    Dog-Friendly Activities in Dover, DE

    There are 6 dog-friendly activities in Dover. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Dover.

    Pet Friendly Little Creek Dog Park

    Little Creek Dog Park

    Dover, DE
    Little Creek Dog Park Located approximately 10 minutes from Dover, DE, Little Creek Dog Park is a1.6-acre area adjacent to the town's post office and a popular place to take your pup. There are two separate fenced in areas that allow your dog to be off leash. One is for small dogs and older dogs, and another for larger and more active dogs. There are benches and two water pumps within the fenced in areas. See Details
    Pet Friendly Tidbury Creek County Park

    Tidbury Creek County Park

    Dover, DE
    Tidbury Creek County Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Tidbury Creek County Park, a pet-friendly natural space in Dover, DE. The park features a pond for fishing, trails for hiking, birdwatching and picnic areas. Follow the trail past the pond and just beyond the playground to the fenced dog park. The off-leash dog park offers separate sections for small and large dogs and water via a hand pump. See Details

    Silver Lake Park

    Dover, DE
    Silver Lake Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Silver Lake Park, a pet-friendly recreation area in Dover, DE. This 182-acre city park features walking paths, covered picnic pavilions, as well as fishing, kayaking and canoeing opportunities. You and Fido can enjoy a stroll around the park through the many mature trees that provide plenty of shade. See Details

    Hunn Nature Park

    Dover, DE
    Hunn Nature Park Hunn Nature Park is a pet-friendly natural area in beautiful Dover, DE. Bring Fido along as you explore the 172 acres of uplands, wetlands, restored landfill meadows, and sub-aqueous lands. Dogs are welcome on the 1.5-mile loop trail and trash receptables are available along the route. Be sure to keep Fido leashed at all times. See Details

    First State Heritage Park

    Dover, DE
    First State Heritage Park Leashed dogs are welcome at First State Heritage Park, a pet-friendly park where you can discover the history of Delaware's capital city of Dover. Described as a park without boundaries, this sprawling urban park connects historic and cultural sites. You can wander with Fido and take in the sights of historic buildings including John Bell House and the Old State House. Interpreters dressed in Revolutionary-era attire can be found throughout the park and will give insight into a bygone era. See Details

    Dog Park at Tidbury Park

    Dover, DE
    Dog Park at Tidbury Park The area is fully fenced and grass covered with separate spaces for large and small dogs. Additional amenities include double-gated entry, benches, waste stations and water access. Dogs must be on a leash outside of the dog park, where there are lots of wooded trails for Fido to get in some more exercise. Parking is available at the main park. See Details

    Killens Pond State Park

    Felton, DE
    Killens Pond State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Killens Pond State Park, a pet-friendly outdoor space in Felton, DE. Located adjacent to the Murderkill River, this park features a 66-acre millpond that allows visitors to partake in plenty of water-based activities, including kayaking, canoeing and fishing. There are also numerous hiking trails, including the 2.6-mile Pondside Trail, to explore. See Details

    Mispillion River Brewing

    Milford, DE
    Mispillion River Brewing Mispillion River Brewing is a pet-friendly brewery in Milford, DE. The highest quality barley, hops, water and yeast at Mispillion combine to produce beers for all drinkers, from Hopheads to Stoutfaces. Their most popular beers include IPAs, stouts, pales and more. Dogs are welcome inside and out. See Details

    Smyrna Rest Area

    Smyrna, DE
    Smyrna Rest Area Conveniently located off US-13 in Smyrna, DE is the dog-friendly Smyrna Rest Area, also known as the Chauncey O. Simpson Memorial Rest Area. Leashed dogs are welcome to walk along the paved pathway or on the open grassy area. There are also picnic tables which you and your pup can sit at, and there's even a fenced dog park for Fido to enjoy some off-leash exercise. See Details

    Levels Road Dog Park

    Middletown, DE
    Levels Road Dog Park Pets love to play off-leash at this fully fenced Middletown dog park, which includes separate small dog area, grassy spots, and drinking fountains. See Details

    Milford Dog Park

    Milford, DE
    Milford Dog Park The Milford Bark Park in Delaware is a fenced, off-leash park where pups can meet and play. It features covered benches, water fountains, picnic tables and fun! See Details

    Browns Branch County Park

    Harrington, DE
    Browns Branch County Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Browns Branch County Park, a pet-friendly recreation area in Harrington, DE. You and Fido can explore the walking path around this park, the boardwalk over the wetlands, spacious open fields and a small stream. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the picturesque picnic area at the end of the trail. See Details

    Abbott's Mill Nature Center

    Milford, DE
    Abbott's Mill Nature Center Abbott's Mill Nature Center in Milford, DE, has been connecting people to the natural world to improve our environment through education, advocacy, and conservation since 1981. A partnership between the Delaware Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs, Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife, and the Delaware Nature Society, a local non-profit, Abbott's features a preserved, working grist mill, a 20-acre pond with a public boat launch, and five miles of dog-friendly hiking trails. See Details

    Brecknock County Park

    Camden, DE
    Brecknock County Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Brecknock County Park, a pet-friendly recreation space in Camden, DE. You and Fido can explore one of the wooded walking paths and bring a picnic to enjoy in one of the open fields or under a picnic pavilion. Please note that dogs are not permitted in any of the buildings on the property. See Details

    Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge

    Smyrna, DE
    Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Smyrna, DE, is dog friendly. This park was established in 1937 as a refuge for migratory birds and other wildlife, including red foxes, otters, beavers, and deer. Fido is welcome at Bombay Hook if he remains leashed and well-behaved around wildlife. Several short pet-friendly trails lead to observation towers that look out onto the salt marshes. See Details

    Camp Adventureland

    Middletown, DE
    Camp Adventureland Camp Adventureland in Middletown, DE, is pet-friendly! Bring your leashed and well-behaved pooch along for a day of fun at this awesome reimagining of the summer camps of the past. This fun house contains escape rooms, cornhole courts, ladderball lanes and more. Please note that pets are not permitted in the axe throwing area. See Details

    Slaughter Beach

    Milford, DE
    Slaughter Beach Slaughter Beach is a dog-friendly beach in the small coastal town of Slaughter Beach, DE. Fido is welcome on the beach year-round as long as he remains leashed and all pet waste is cleaned up. Dogs must also stay off the dunes. This beautiful sandy beach is popular with both locals and tourists, and is the perfect place for a casual stroll with your pup. See Details

    Bowers Beach

    Bowers Beach, DE
    Bowers Beach Bowers Beach is a dog-friendly beach in Delaware welcoming leashed pups. Please keep pets away from neighboring yards and from the dune rebuilding projects. Please note that dogs are not allowed on the beach from May 1st through September 30th. See Details

    Garden State Beer Company

    Galloway, NJ
    Garden State Beer Company Well-behaved, leashed pups may join their owners at a dog-friendly table inside the taproom or outside on the patio at Garden State Beer Company in Galloway, NJ. This local bar offers a variety of craft beers to sip on while watching sports, socializing with friends or savoring some snacks. See Details

    Blackbird State Forest

    Smyrna, DE
    Blackbird State Forest Blackbird State Forest is a pet-friendly, outdoor recreation spot located on the border of New Castle and Kent Counties in Symra, DE. Your leashed pup is welcome to tag along to explore the area. Activities include over 40 miles of trails, which include a 2,200-foot paved nature trail that is ADA-accessible. The trail system interconnects eight primitive campsites and four picnic sites. See Details
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