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Centennial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 156 Google reviews · Running trail in Evanston, Illinois · 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.
Tree-lined lakefront park including a beach with volleyball courts & tranquil walking paths.
What runners say about Centennial Park
“A really long path for walkers and bicycle riders with great views, you can literally walk/ride your bike there for an hour or so.”
Took a long walk along the lakefront to the peninsula at Northwestern University campus. Do you know mice live among the colorful rocks at the lake shore? Got some good pictures of the critter.
My favorite Rock beach. Today really windy and snowing. Bigger waves.locted by Northwestern medicine University. Small beach and nice walking trail.
Nice park. Pretty quiet when we went. Did a loop around the island at Northwestern
Nice place to visit, plenty of space to sit or walk on the lakefront path.
Trail conditions & character
“A really long path for walkers and bicycle riders with great views, you can literally walk/ride your bike there for an hour or so.”
“Parking is good, public restrooms are always available, you can buy some drinks and snacks over there too and enjoy your time.”
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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofevanston.org
- Phone(847) 448-4311
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 |
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