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Centennial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,682 Google reviews · Running trail in Seattle, Washington · 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.
Scenic green space along the water with biking & walking paths, a fishing pier & picnic tables.
What runners say about Centennial Park
“It is kept pretty clean and maintained well, you can expect it to be a nice walk.”
“The inclusion of a dedicated biking lane enhances the recreational options, providing a scenic route for cyclists and scooterists.”
“Rainier views adds an extra layer of tranquility, creating a serene atmosphere away from the bustle of the city.”
Absolutely lovely park for a walk by the water with an epic view of Rainier on one side and mountains on the other side. This has trails that are dog and bike friendly. There are benches along the trail to sit and soak the beauty of the surrondings. There is a beach on the trail if you would like to get into water.
There is a series of green spaces along Elliott Park and this is such a pleasant place to run, bike, walk or just sit down and appreciate the view of Puget Sound. There is a small rose garden here. Just walk a little bit more to the top of Elliott Bay park, the view is even better there.
It’s like one park after another and it goes on and on and on and on I love it I ride my board on the trail with my wife and 13 year olds daughter I go fast to so it’s a good trail with sweet smooth pavement so if your looking for grass or beach or paths to walk or a bike path or views of the city and of the Olympics…
It's one of my favorite spots in seattle, a Skinny Long Park runs right along the Puget sound just north of the piers and past Sculpture Park, it offers some amazing views with many benches along the way with occasional views of marine life in in the sound.
Trail conditions & character
“There is a series of green spaces along Elliott Park and this is such a pleasant place to run, bike, walk or just sit down and appreciate the view of Puget Sound.”
“Rainier views adds an extra layer of tranquility, creating a serene atmosphere away from the bustle of the city.”
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.
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websiteportseattle.org
- Phone+1 206-787-3000
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
Running trails near Seattle
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Myrtle Edwards Park
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Elliott Bay Park
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SW Queen Anne Greenbelt
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Mountains To Sound Greenway Trust
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