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Hillside Park

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👍👍 This will always be a sentimental park because I lived here when it was UD’s Rodney residence hall. I am so happy that the city created a beautiful park, especially now that I have children to enjoy it (almost full circle). You can tell they took their time in creating the park, because the equipmen... People often mention park, kids,


Address

151 Forest Ln, Newark, DE 19717

Website

newarkde.gov

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (57 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours

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  • 5/5 Victoria V. 1 year ago on Google
    This will always be a sentimental park because I lived here when it was UD’s Rodney residence hall. I am so happy that the city created a beautiful park, especially now that I have children to enjoy it (almost full circle). You can tell they took their time in creating the park, because the equipment and soft padding is so uniquely intricate. I’m very impressed.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jay L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great park off the beaten path. Builds strength, coordination, balance, agility and spatial awareness. Perhaps the most unique feature of the site are the two play areas for kids, which are unlike any other playground in the area. The main play area is shaped like a leaf, and the rubber surface is adorned with drawings of insects. The focal point is a nearly 24-foot-tall tunnel slide – more than twice the height of typical slides – that kids can access by climbing up a challenging series of ropes. There are also more typical slides for younger kids, as well as picnic tables, a spinner bowl and other equipment. There is also a natural play area. Surrounding a tree is a large spider web net for kids to climb or lounge on. The area also features a rope agility course.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shawn W. 1 year ago on Google
    This park respects the fact that kids dont need a padded room and grippy socks to have fun. The required rope climb to get to the top of the big slide is the best thing ever.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Withney M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice park. Lots of climbing opportunities. Nets, hammock, etc…9 large adult sized park tables and benches along with 2 kid size park bench and tables. No swings. Some musical toys, a spinning seat, water fountain, and more.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mario N. 10 months ago on Google
    Great playground for the kids. Lots of stuff and well laid out.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Donna M. 9 months ago on Google
    Wow, this is a really neat park. Lots of climbing things and a wonderful catch and release pond and walking trail.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rick O. 1 year ago on Google
    Maybe scary for parents watching children climb a 30ft rope course but the 5 and 7 year olds absolutely love this place. We frequent several in the area and the girls put this on top of the list. Several rope courses and slides, picnic areas and resting spots for parents. Although a bit frightening for me, girls give 5 stars.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Smita R. 10 months ago on Google
    Great small park for kids, but worth going.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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