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Centennial Gardens

4.7 ★★★★★ 315 Google reviews · Running trail in Floral Park, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Centennial Gardens' own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

ScenicQuiet

Park with picnic tables, benches, and a garden, plus opportunities for walking.

What runners say about Centennial Gardens

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (315 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Finally got to visit these gardens at the beginning of November and was glad to find them looking gorgeous even in late fall.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“Beautiful, peaceful, and lovely place to connect with self and nature.”

Lots of Japanese style gardens. Cool walking trail, kinda weird hours but worth it if you can make it during the day

★★★★★ — Nick , Jun 2023

Beautiful park with many different types of plants and garden. Nice walking area and sitting spot. This place changes it beauty in every season.

★★★★★ — Wanderer , Jun 2022

Continental Gardens is such a hidden gem! They have all kinds of flowers, vegetables, and plants—truly a paradise for garden lovers. I had a really great time just walking around and soaking it all in. And… I may or may not have secretly picked a few wild mulberries to taste—what a sweet surprise!

★★★★★ — Zhuoyang , Jun 2025

It's very beatiful place especially in spring and summer. Trees, flowers, and birds are everywhere, I believe that It will give you peace of mind for sure. If you live in Floral Park, it would be wonderful experience to walk through the garden.

★★★★☆ — Steve , Feb 2023

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“Finally got to visit these gardens at the beginning of November and was glad to find them looking gorgeous even in late fall.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“Beautiful, peaceful, and lovely place to connect with self and nature.”

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Plan your run at Centennial Gardens

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websitefpgarden.org
  • Phone+1 516-326-6300
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 12–5 pm
Tuesday 12–5 pm
Wednesday 12–5 pm
Thursday 12–5 pm
Friday 12–5 pm
Saturday 12–5 pm
Sunday 12–5 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Centennial Gardens

251 Floral Pkwy, Floral Park, NY 11001

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.