Rockwood Park has a small unfenced dog park. The greater park features picnic, hiking, and grilling areas as well as restrooms and athletic fields offering views of the city. The 100-year-old Rockford Tower is the park’s centerpiece. Other pet-friendly areas in Wilmington include the Brandywine Park Off-Leash Area and Talley Day Bark Park. You can also bring your pet to enjoy outdoor seating at the Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant or Brew Haha.
Enjoy an afternoon at the Air Mobility Command Museum, which accommodates pets provided they are well-mannered, on a leash, and under the owner's control at all times. Offering hiking trails, birdwatching, fishing, and a large sheltered picnic area, Tidbury Park is a great place to take your four-legged friend. Dogs are permitted at Kitts Hummock beach, not far from Dover. There are several dog-friendly restaurants in Dover, including Governor’s Café, Grey Fox Grille Public House, and McGlynns Pub.
You are allowed to stroll down the pristine beach with your dog provided the pup is leashed. Baja Beach House Grill and Off the Hook are both pet-friendly restaurants in Bethany Beach.