- The list below includes 156 free or cheap things to do in or near Newark, Delaware, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Movie Theaters, Skating Rinks and Malls.
- From White Clay Creek State Park to Glasgow Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newark and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wilmington, West Chester, New Castle and Middletown.
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Professional chefs present the finer aspects of the art of cooking in a friendly, encouraging atmosphere
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The 4 mile-long trails, the playgrounds, the picnic areas, the different sports courses, all of these and others make White Clay Creek State Park worth the while. Fishing enthusiasts can also find 2 ponds inside the park.
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Recent improvements have added to Glasgow Park the Glasgow Regional Skate Park, the Bear Glasgow Family YMCA and a bark-park. Picnic areas, trails and playgrounds complete, amongst others, this 250 acre-long park.
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Iron Hill Park covers 335 acres and it has among others picnic areas, playgrounds, disc-golf courses and a pavilion which can be rented for special occasions. Two special dog exercises areas are also inside the park. An archeological museum is also in the premises.
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George Read Park is almost three acres and includes a basketball court, baseball field, and a children's playground. There are also picnic tables available and plenty of grassy areas for other for other types of sports.
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The James F Hall Trail is a paved trail that can be used for bicycling, inline skating, running, and strolling. The trail has multiple playgrounds and picnic areas to the side of it.
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Old Baltimore Pike & Whittaker Road, Newark, DE 19702
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Featuring various terrain, Iron Hill Dog Park offers a scenic place for dog owners and their pets to enjoy the great outdoors. The park offers two separate fenced in play areas for large and small breeds respectively.
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Situated in the heart of Newark, Kells Park has over 5 acres of mixed woodland and field, interspersed with playparks. It has a variety of sports fields for use by local teams as well as several kilometers of hiking trails.
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Kershaw Park is a public space for enjoying the outdoors throughout the year in a pleasant, lush environment. The park includes: playgrounds, barbecue pits, pavilions, paths, and water aptly suited for a variety of outdoor recreational activity.
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On September 3, 1777, a famous Revolutionary War battle was fought at Cooch's Bridge. Today, the site contains artifacts, cannons, and educational exhibits commemorating the events that occurred during this tumultuous time in American History.
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Christiana Mall is the state's first tax-free shopping center. Besides those wishing to save money while shopping, this place is also suited for the entire family wishing to have a good time.