Abbott's Mill Nature Center of Delaware Nature Society — Attraction in Milford

Situated a few miles from nearby Milford is a beautiful, natural area where visitors can spend the day participating in various outdoor activities. The Abbott’s Mill Nature Center is home to the Milford Millponds Nature Preserve, which is 377 acres of meadows, woodland area, wetlands, swamps, and streams. In the middle of it all is a scenic pond.

On-site is five miles of hiking and biking trails, where you can spot a variety of plant and animal species. While exploring the park, you can stop in at the visitor center where there are exhibits and an aquatic touch tank.

You will also come across the Ainsworth Abbott’s Mill, which is a historic gristmill that is still in operation. Tours of the mill are available at certain times...

my dog and I LOVED IT! we went with my brothers this time but will DEFINITELY be coming back and bringing my partner here too with our sketchbooks. I really enjoyed all the options of terrain here and scenery there were woods, bridges, meadows, riverside, and even a short sanded area. There's a cool lookout spot where you can see pretty far and high up. Saw a sign for wildlife to look out for and I didn't see much but would love to try to see a muskrat or some more musk turtles. There are also tons or benches and rest stops too which is always nice when you need them. Overall a good experience and im glad to have a new place to go on hikes...

Beautiful area, so many trails love the wheel chair bridge that I just discovered about 2 weeks ago when I went. Only thing is saftey is a little issue, nearest state officer when 911 was called was 30 minutes away. I recommend carrying a stick or another weapon, a guy was following a young mother & her toddler daughter she ran out into the parking lot yelling help. My dog & I were just finished up, I was over by the trash to throw his poop away. I find it completely unacceptable there were no officers closer didn't have to be state police. What if nobody else was there or in that immediate area?...