Median home cost: $397,450
Population: 30,506
Families (Ages 0-17): 20%
33 Local parks
17 Miles of hiking trails
5 Museums
Top Schools: The Charter School of Wilmington, Newark Charter School, First State Montessori Academy, St. Georges Technical High School, Odyssey Charter School
Newark is best-known as a college town, as it’s where many students live while attending the University of Delaware. While it’s liveliest during the school year, there’s still plenty to do with your family year-round in this charming small town.
Local History
Learn about Newark’s history and how the town has grown and developed over the years at the Newark History Museum. Housed in the historic Newark Train Station, this free museum features exhibits dating back to 1758. While the museum is currently closed for renovations, it’s a stop on the Newark Heritage Trail, a self-guided tour of the town’s historic buildings.
Get Ready To Roll
Newark boasts a surprising amount of skating venues. For ice skating in the winter and early spring, the University of Delaware’s Fred Rust Ice Arena hosts open skating sessions and themed family fun events. The Patriot Ice Center also has plenty of offerings, including free hockey programs for anyone interested in trying out the sport. If you prefer roller skating, the Christiana Skating Center, located near neighboring Ogletown and Brookbend, may be more up your alley, and even has a kids skate free program.
More for Families
- Carousel Park & Equestrian Center (near Pike Creek, DE)
- Newark Free Library
- Vince’s Sports Center (Brookside)
- White Clay Creek State Park (near Amaranth, DE)
- University of Delaware Mineralogical Museum
Family-Friendly Eats
- Deer Park Tavern
- Klondike Kate’s Restaurant & Saloon
- Ali Baba Mid Eastern Restaurant
- Home Grown Café
- MadMacs
Pediatricians
- Mohammad A. Khan, M.D.
- Jason Walker, M.D. (Advocare Newark Pediatrics)
- Bradley James Smith, M.D. (Premier Pediatrics) (Glasgow, DE)
More To Explore: Sweet treats at Caffé Gelato, fun and games at Funtivity Arcade & Fun Center and exploring the University of Delaware Botanic Gardens.
