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Centennial Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,132 Google reviews · Running trail in Englewood, Colorado · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
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.

PavedDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

37-acre city park offering a lake, nature trails, picnic pavilions, sports fields & a playground.

What runners say about Centennial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,132 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“One of my favorite parks in South Denver as the people are very friendly and the dog owners always clean up after the furry friends.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 4 mentions

“My dog loves to swim in the lake and greet & meet new furry friends along the path.”

One of my favorite parks in South Denver as the people are very friendly and the dog owners always clean up after the furry friends. The path around the lake is one mile and bathrooms are clean and available from spring through fall.

★★★★★ — Anthony , Jun 2021

The doggo walkers' option to let 'em go free, aka "off-leash" is mine & Chance's favorite feature of this sweet little paved path park. Located off of Decatur St.

★★★★★ — K. , Oct 2021

Very relaxing place! I love going on walks in the summer and this is one of the best places to just sit and read when the concrete barriers on the sides of the river aren't covered with water. Wild sunflowers grow like crazy here as well! So gorgeous!

★★★★★ — Heather , Feb 2020

This park is awesome for tubing in the summer. There are 4 swishy fun slider Rapids and when you make it to the bottom you can just get out and walk to the top again... No need to stage a shuttle. Big win here for all the teenagers on summer break!

★★★★★ — Anthony , Aug 2019

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 11 mentions

“The doggo walkers' option to let 'em go free, aka "off-leash" is mine & Chance's favorite feature of this sweet little paved path park.”

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🚻 Restrooms 9 mentions

“The path around the lake is one mile and bathrooms are clean and available from spring through fall.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“They do have a basketball court next to the playground and covered tables and lots of parking on the West,South and East side of park.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“I love going on walks in the summer and this is one of the best places to just sit and read when the concrete barriers on the sides of the river aren't covered with water.”

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Plan your run at Centennial Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteenglewoodco.gov
  • Phone+1 303-762-2680

Hours

Monday 6 am–11 pm
Tuesday 6 am–11 pm
Wednesday 6 am–11 pm
Thursday 6 am–11 pm
Friday 6 am–11 pm
Saturday 6 am–11 pm
Sunday 6 am–11 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 Park

4630 S Decatur St, Englewood, CO 80110

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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.