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Centennial Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 401 Google reviews · Running trail in Bothell, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted 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.
Dog-friendly park featuring trails for walks and a large open field.
What runners say about Centennial Park
“This park is quite large and has grass trails and dirt trails perfect for dog walks and Easter egg hunting.”
Nice park with a lot of walking trails. No playground but there are some climbing structures for kids. The picnic area is covered and there are bathrooms with a schoolhouse that you can rent for events.
I had seen the park sign and the patch of green on my GPS, so I decided to go for a walk and check it out. This park surprised me in a few ways. Foremost, it is unassuming from the view from the road, but has ample parking.
It has a nice little structure for kids to climb on and a little seesaw. There is a nice forest in the back and sidewalks to walk on. I would reccomend this place for a small walk. Park has a nice historic schoolhouse in the front but unfortunately it is not currently open to public.
Nice gentle trails. Some people have their dogs off leash so you have to be careful but it's a good place to walk your dog and get into the forest.
Trail conditions & character
“Some people have their dogs off leash so you have to be careful but it's a good place to walk your dog and get into the forest.”
“The picnic area is covered and there are bathrooms with a schoolhouse that you can rent for events.”
“The dirt trails are a bit steep at points, watch for stumps and tree roots.”
“The dirt trails are a bit steep at points, watch for stumps and tree roots.”
“Foremost, it is unassuming from the view from the road, but has ample parking.”
“The grounds have a clean bathroom and water fountains in good working condition.”
“There is a deck out back of the school house, which is the only space I find ADA friendly.”
Plan your run at Centennial Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitebothellwa.gov
- Phone(425) 806-6760
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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