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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.

Open 24hScenicDog-friendlyTrailhead parkingQuiet

Quiet park featuring benches, trees and space for picnics.

What runners say about Centennial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (187 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“The annual 4th of July "Picnic in the Park" is a great family event in this beautiful park.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 8 mentions

“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.

★★★★★ — Anthony , Jul 2022

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.

★★★★★ — Chris , Jul 2018

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.

★★★★☆ — Aj , Jun 2025

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…

★★★★☆ — Chad , Jul 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

“The annual 4th of July "Picnic in the Park" is a great family event in this beautiful park.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 8 mentions

“Quiet place, nice to see lovely architecturally interesting homes surrounding the park.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Children riding on bikes, couples walking and dog lovers taking their friends out for a stroll.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Lot of people illegally parking on the grass.”

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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

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 Park

151 State St, Batavia, NY 14020

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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.