Even in winter, Centennial Park is hopping. This park, located immediately West of campus, is a great place for walkers, joggers & dog walkers to stretch their legs. Trailhead parking for the 0.58 mile asphalt loop is on Alabama Street, next to the recycling bins. It also ties into a greenway which leads to downtown. The loop is marked every tenth of a mile, for those of you whom like to pace yourself.
Centennial Park includes a plethora of picnic tables and barbecue grills, as well as a small playground, a fenced in baseball field & a pavilion with restrooms. There was little to no litter, likely due to the amount of trash bins available near picnic areas. Benches sporadically line the walkway, so it would be a good place to walk if you need frequent breaks. (Great for grandparents!)
The other dog walkers, dogs, and runners were friendly, and the layout was open and safe. I saw a male cardinal and a robin in the brush, and heard many more birds. Great job, Jefferson City Parks & Rec and Carson-Neuman College! Your park is awesome. Also, I am totally bringing my recycling here now. Way to make the errand easier on me!
*the greenway is ADA compliant, however the loop is not, due to its meandering grade. The grade does not seen that steep, but it does wind it's way down into a bowl. I do not think it would be a problem for a wheelchair if one is with a companion whom could assist in certain areas. read more