Brookside, Delaware
Brookside is a community of 15,115 people in New Castle County, Delaware.
Why visit Brookside
Townapedia lists 66 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 55 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include University of Delaware, James Morrow House, Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company Fire Station No. 1 and Leathermans Run park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Brookside
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Brookside
Brookside is a census-designated place (CDP) in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. As of the 2020 census, Brookside had a population of 14,974.
From the Wikipedia article Brookside, Delaware (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
University of Delaware
School · 2.6 mi
University in Newark, Delaware, Untied States
Museums and landmarks66
James Morrow House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Newark, Delaware, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in New Castle County
Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company Fire Station No. 1
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Fire station in Newark, Delaware
Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company, Fire Station No. 2
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
United States historic place
Anderson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
House in Newark, Delaware
Andrew Fisher House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Newark, Delaware, listed on the NRHP in New Castle County
Andrew Kerr House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Newark, Delaware, NRHP-listed
Baily House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Newark, Delaware, USA
Bank of Newark Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Bank building in Delaware, United States of America
Bartley-Tweed Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Barn in Delaware, United States of America
Bell Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Newark, Delaware
Belmont Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic home located at Newark in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
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Blue Hen Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Building in Delaware, United States
54 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes55
Dragon City
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.9 mi
4623 Ogletown Stanton Road, Newark
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:15; Sa 14:00-21:15; Su off
Little Spice
Restaurant · Indian · 1.9 mi
4621 Ogletown Stanton Road, Newark
Mo-Th 11:00-14:30,17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-15:00,17:00-22:00; Su...
Morelia Mexican Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.9 mi
4617 Ogletown Stanton Road, Newark
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 2.0 mi
27 Possum Park, Newark
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:30
Tony's Bistro
Restaurant · Italian · 0.9 mi
29 Chestnut Hill Plaza, Newark
Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Great Wall Restaurant
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
21 Chestnut Hill Plaza, Newark
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Twisted Irons Craft Brewing
Brewery and winery · 1.8 mi
303 Ruthar Drive
Su 12:00-20:00; Mo 17:00-23:00; Tu 17:00-22:00; We-Th 15:00-22:00;...
43 more on the map.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship12
Old Fort Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Newark Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 0.6 mi
91 Salem Church Road, Newark
Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.0 mi
135 South Old Baltimore Pike, Newark
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School
School · 3.8 mi
350 Four Seasons Parkway, Newark
Healthcare6
Map of Brookside
224 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 25°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 25°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 33°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 76°F | 52°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 66°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 46°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 36°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Newark Ag Farm Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
New Castle County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-10-24: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-02: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-11-16: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
New Castle County Airport (ILG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Newark 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Bear 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Pike Creek Valley 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Glasgow 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Hockessin 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Wilmington 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Middletown 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Smyrna 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Dover 36 mi south, about 58 min by car
- Philadelphia 39 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2022-07-20 12 55 05 View south along Interstate 95 (Delaware Turnpike) from the overpass for Salem Church Road in Brookside, New Castle County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-23 17 51 22 View north along Interstate 95 (Delaware Turnpike) at the entrance to Delaware House in Brookside, New Castle County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- James Morrow House Newark Delaware, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John England House, 81 Red Mill Road, Newark vicinity (New Castle County, Delaware), W. S. Stewart, Photographer, Public domain
- Iron Hill School No. 112C, ZeWrestler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Deer Park Hotel Newark DE Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Christiana DE HD, Smallbones, Public domain
- JAMES STEWART, JR HOUSE, NORTHERN NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cooch's Bridge - Detail of Cannon, Kendigger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rotheram Mill House, Delaware, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bell Farmhouse Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Bartley-Tweed granary, Choess, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old College University of Delaware Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Curtis Paper Mill Worker's Housing, Gabrielleanne, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old St Toms Newark DE, Smallbones, Public domain
- WalnutLaneNewCastleCountyDE, Tim O'Brien, Public domain
- Chambers House, South College, Newark DE, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 3.0
- J Lewden House DE, Smallbones, Public domain
- Building at 34 Choate Street Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Andrew Fisher House, Choess, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Curtis Mansion Newark Delaware, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1st Presby Newark DE, Smallbones, Public domain
- Liedlich House, Choess, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JOHN C. VANSANT HOUSE, NEWARK, NORTHERN NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Green Mansion Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Robert Ferguson House HABS DE1, Ken Zebooker, HABS photographer, Public domain
- Building at 28-34½ Academy Street Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Building at 140 W. Main Street Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Carswell House Newark Delaware, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main Street Galleria in Newark, Nyttend, Public domain
- Deer Park Farm Newark DE, Smallbones, Public domain
- Blue Hen Farm Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Anderson House Newark DE, Smallbones, Public domain
- George Evans House Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Wilmington Trust Company Bank Newark DE Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Charles Allen House Delaware, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 3.0
- White Clay Creek Church Rt 2 DE 1, Smallbones, CC0
- Rhodes Pharmacy Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Wright Hs Newark DE, Smallbones, Public domain
- 2022-07-20 12 55 24 View north along Interstate 95 (Delaware Turnpike) from the overpass for Salem Church Road in Elmwood, New Castle County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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