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    Centennial Park

    4.5 (96 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    TaNeisha J.

    Centennial Park has become my go-to park for a good 45 minutes, 2.5 mile walk (approximate). The scenery is gorgeous. Lots of seemingly friendly walkers, joggers, and furry four-legged friends. The wildlife is plentiful; you may run into rabbits, ducks, woodpeckers, geese, and more! There's areas to grill and have gatherings -- not sure how that works (e.g., renting). Centennial Park is truly a beautiful park in Howard County.

    Starr D.

    This is Centennial Park after snow, the frozen park A lot less people in the park during this season and quieter as well. But no shortage of fur babies strolling along side of their humans.

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    Gail R.

    Signage for walking around the lake says it is 2.4 miles. When I started, I thought I would not be able to hang, but somehow, I made it all the way around and only felt tired at the end. This is from someone who is trying to get back into walking more. As I arrived, I found several places to park, but as I was meeting someone here who had been there before, it was the only way I kind of knew where to go. The area around the lake is not fully flat - there are two or three mini hills but noting too hard to manage. You also cross over two foot bridges where you can take some nice pictures of the view. I enjoyed the walk and will certainly do it again.

    Thuong N.

    This is one of the best park I like to visit when I have time or when I'm in the area. This park is huge which takes like 1hour walking one big loop. My pup loves to come here so he can meet his doggies friends. There are baby / tiny snakes in the summer time so watch out the steps when you walk in summer time.

    Centennial Park is so relaxing and peaceful
    Summer B.

    I absolutely love visiting Centennial Park. The park is so relaxing and peaceful you can just grab a good book and read peacefully. Always a wonderful experience never crowded or noisy. You can also walk along the water when it's not too chilly.

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    Dominique T.

    OMG! To say this park surprised me would be an understatement. Maybe it was also because it's fall and the leaves were turning or just because it was serene on a fall morning. Nonetheless beautiful, clean park. Lots of rentable pavilions and it seems as if they rent out kayaks in the summer! If your an avid walker or just enjoy nature make this an option. It seems as if the park had a recent "face lift" and worth revisiting if you haven't been in a while.

    Donyiel C.

    I've been sleeping on this park! It's gorgeous and apparently, very popular! Came on a Sunday morning to get my exercise in. I wasn't familiar where to park, etc but drove down to the boating area and there were plenty of spaces! There were alot of folks out. I mean it was an early Sunday morning so I didn't expect that. I reallyh enjoyed my walk here and can't wait to come back again soon. It's getting colder out so maybe less people will be around - more room for me!

    John B.

    This is an impressively large outdoor space. Lots of parking, lots of picnic tables, lots of distance between them. There is a lake (not overly impressive, bearing in mind that Maryland has no natural lakes). It's pretty easy to get to and close to a lot of things. I used it for a picnic spot, and during good weather it works very well for that.

    Beautiful place and kayaking was absolutely amazing! Gorgeous grounds for family reunions, outings and trails are great!!!!

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    A lovely walking trail, plenty of parking, everything you'd want out of a local park.

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    Ask the Community - Centennial Park

    Are dogs allowed there?

    Dogs are allowed in Centennial Park on leash only.

    What day canoes are available?

    Good day. Canoes are available from April to October. If you're interested in a particular day, you can contact the Adventure Shack & Rentals office at 410.313.7303 to get the availability status. Hope that helps.

    Are these adult basketball courts? Many of the parks don't have 10' goals.

    They gave basketball courts for everyone

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    Beautiful place for a run (about a 2 mile loop around the lake).

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    4.5(17 reviews)
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    This playground is huge and has tons of features…read more Unfortunately several are broken. However there are still enough features to keep a ton of kids entertained. The maze of features are y'all enough so that adults can access all elements and thus play with or keep track of their kids, which is a HUGE plus. I would have listed a 5+ except for the two broken features

    Was actually on my way to Centennial Park with my daughter today. However when we got there, we saw…read moreabout 4 busses, and a super crowded playground. I have beautiful toddler, and she has a crazy over protective father. So we tend to stay away from crowds, especially bigger kids. So I look on Yelp to see what else was near and I find Long Gate Park. We make the trip over which was maybe 10 minutes away, and when we get there i'm blown away. This place is nice! We park the car (the lot is huge, its actually a park and ride), and head down to the play area. This park is very well kept. No high grass, No trash, Nice equipment. The park has 2 play areas. The first one is huge, and takes up the majority of the play area, and is where most of the kids play. The other is smaller, and off to the side. Perfect for that over protective parent who feels the need to isolate, but all the kids there today looked to be 3 and under. So I let my daughter go where she pleased. There is a pavilion area near the playground with a grill, and a bathroom with water fountain on the opposite side of the grounds. Behind the bathroom are tennis courts, and also a trail to walk or bike. Therw are benches all around the play area, and most of them have canopies above. There is also wall climbing and a basketball court. The main play area has shade from overhead canopies throughout the equipment, and safety rails all over. The park sits on recycled rubber, so no dirt or annoying wood chips. There is also another area of the park that has a baseball field, more pavilions, and an athletic complex. Easily one of the better playgrounds in the area. I will definitely be returning in the near future.

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    4.9(14 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    The Trolley Trail is one of my favorite local hiking and/or walking trails. I mentioned both hiking…read moreand walking because you can go off the walking path and into deeper forest trails. There are also a few streams that are not roped off and you can go off the walking path down to the water. This trail has a lot of wildlife, including snakes, bunnies, ducks and deer, therefore, it is best that you keep your pets on a leash. There is one spot of the trail that is underneath a bridge and a lot of the dogs and cats get spooked due to the loud shaking noises. I frequent this trail a lot with my cat, Rune and we have never had an issue. It is very quiet and most of the people coming and going are incredibly respectful. The trail is easy to get to, and there is a lot of free parking, especially if you come early! At the beginning of the trail there is a café which is the perfect spot to grab a coffee, tea or a breakfast sandwich to enjoy on your walk!

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    Trolley Trail - So nice and shady but this Day was not humid just a beautiful day out!

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    Font Hill Park - Nine of the carved pumpkins

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    5.0(2 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Now and then, we walk (or walk our leashed-dog) around Font Hill Wetland Park near Centennial Lane…read moreand Frederick Rd. Yeah, dogs must be leashed, partly to protect of the wildlife. The park is about 20 acres of woods, wetlands and small lakes, with a 0.75-mile paved path with occasional wood sections and bridges, and an observation gazebo and a fishing pier on the larger western lake. We were passing by here around 7pm on the Saturday before Halloween (Oct 2025), and we saw lit carved pumpkins all along the paths! here were more than 100 pumpkins, with families and locals voting on their favorites. We voted for #20, but there were many amazing designs. Many of the pumpkins remained for several days, with the occasional proud sculptor showing up to retrieve theirs. After all, there's still a week to display them on their own front porch. :-) The main entrance with on-street parallel parking is on Font Hill at Carrigan about two blocks south of Frederick Rd. There is also an entrance, with no nearby parking, on Centennial Lane across from Char Lil Court. I have to remember to watch for the occasional fun events sponsored here by the Font Hill Neighborhood Association!

    This is such a little hidden gem. a smart park with two body of waters, and sit on top of the…read morewetland as is named. Very quiet and peaceful . Many people come to walk their dogs and/or with strollers. If you walk a complete round from one entrance, go around the water one time and come back , it's about .9 miles and along the way you get to see all the vegetations, birds, turtles, ducks and more. Highly recommend by @winedinenvacay

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    Font Hill Park - Two days later, many of the hundred pumpkins remain!

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