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Centennial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 427 Google reviews · Running trail in Park Ridge, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
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.
Well-maintained recreational area with basketball courts, pools and sports fields.
What runners say about Centennial Park
“it does not get overly packed, includes a clean pool, dry sauna, cardio machines, free weights, elevated track and a gym.”
“The restrooms are clean, and the whole atmosphere is very family-friendly.”
We moved to Edison Park 3 years ago, noticed there were no gyms around that 1 were reasonably priced 2 had friendly staff 3 and had it all in one. Cardio, weight machines and free weights. An indoor track, I think you have to run 12 outside laps to get a mile, and 14 for the outside.
Used the community center. Been a member here for a long time. Clean, neat, good lockers. A great place to exercise, play basketball, run or swim . Not a bar or coffee shop but well maintained, clean equipment. Nice pools. A great community place.
Trail conditions & character
“This park, with the sled hill in the middle, has always held that place in the minds of kids on this end of town.”
“The restrooms are clean, and the whole atmosphere is very family-friendly.”
Plan your run at Centennial Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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
- Websiteprparks.org
- Phone(847) 692-5127
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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