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Centennial Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 883 Google reviews · Running trail in Davenport, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- 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.
250-acre green space with riverside trails & gazebos, plus athletic courts, dog area & a skate park.
What runners say about Centennial Park
“The grounds are well-maintained and very clean.”
“Beautiful scenery, peaceful place to relax or hang out with friends and BBQ.”
For me, it has been a nice place to peacefully walk and or excecise\jog along the path...! I love the view of the river front that's facing Rock Island...!
We drive down here to watch people fishing, and to look at the river. We are over 50. The bike path runs through it. Very cool!
Such a beautiful place. Gives excellent view of the centennial bridge.😍 Perfect location for clicking awesome pictures.📸 The view overall is so breathtaking & beautiful that you might keep walking & roaming around the park for good couple hours.👍 I saw few folks even fishing here.
Beautiful place to walk along the Mississippi River. I wish the playground had swings! Bathrooms need some love as well but a nice place to get some fresh air or fish or bike.
Trail conditions & character
“Although recent flood has completely inundated it, you can still get some view of the Mississippi River from around this park.”
“Sometimes you can get hassled a little bit by people there if you park near to the bathrooms under the trees.”
“There’s plenty of parking available near the skate park.”
Plan your run at Centennial Park
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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- 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.
- Websitecityofdavenportiowa.com
- Phone(563) 328-7275
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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