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Centennial Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 36 Google reviews · Running trail in North Smithfield, Rhode Island · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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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.

Scenic

What runners say about Centennial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (36 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 11 mentions

“Nice place to walk around and see the beautiful reservoir.”

Beautiful, Scenic WALKING TRAIL THat Follows a Lazy, Peaceful Border overlooking The Historic Slatersville Reservoir and Would HIGHLY Recommend Taking This Small, Self Guided Tour where, with a Small Pre Packed Lunch can be Had at the Main Scenic Overview of the Lower Reservoir During The Springtime, Summer and Autumn…

★★★★★ — Devyn , Mar 2024

This is a sweet little spot along the water. A short trail with a picnic table at the end was a nice surprise.

★★★★☆ — Lotus , Jun 2019

Nice place to walk around and see the beautiful reservoir. Got passport stamp at library as well.

★★★★☆ — Joey , Nov 2023

Great place for walking and photography or sitting in a quiet place for reading.

★★★★★ — George , Oct 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 36 reviews →

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 14 mentions

“Nice place to walk around and see the beautiful reservoir.”

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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
  • 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.

Hours

Monday 6 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–7:30 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–7:30 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8 PM
Friday 6 AM–7:30 PM
Saturday 6 AM–7:30 PM
Sunday 6 AM–7:30 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

35 Main St, North Smithfield, RI 02896

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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.