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Centennial Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 187 Google reviews · Running trail in Batavia, New York · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Centennial Park's 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.
Quiet park featuring benches, trees and space for picnics.
What runners say about Centennial Park
“The annual 4th of July "Picnic in the Park" is a great family event in this beautiful park.”
“Quiet place, nice to see lovely architecturally interesting homes surrounding the park.”
Absolutely loved this park! Got a great pic of the moon of the city! Feels very safe in the middle of the neighborhood. Children riding on bikes, couples walking and dog lovers taking their friends out for a stroll. You can see everywhere. Makes it an easy decision if you want to keep walking or turn back.
A wonderful park to walk around along the edges in summer. Shade provided by large mature trees. Quiet place, nice to see lovely architecturally interesting homes surrounding the park.
Nice park to take a walk through — peaceful and well-kept. Not bad at all for being right in the city. A great little escape when you need some fresh air.
Just taking a stroll through the very Kemp Centennial Park with the love of My life Justiine. Everything is mowed and weed whacked . Benches are clean to sit on and it's pretty rare you see other couples at this park so it's a very secluded leisurely place to walk with your loved one or your kids or even a friend or…
Trail conditions & character
“The annual 4th of July "Picnic in the Park" is a great family event in this beautiful park.”
“Quiet place, nice to see lovely architecturally interesting homes surrounding the park.”
“Children riding on bikes, couples walking and dog lovers taking their friends out for a stroll.”
Plan your run at Centennial Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitebatavianewyork.com
- Phone(585) 345-6300
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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