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Centennial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 444 Google reviews · Running trail in Swansea, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- 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.
Tranquil nature area featuring trails for walking, picnics and biking, plus a playground.
What runners say about Centennial Park
“Beautiful park tucked away off of a busy road.”
Nice little park with flat hiking trails. The only downside is you can still hear the traffic.
Centennial Park is a hidden gem in Swansea, IL. It's tucked into a neighborhood just a block from one of the busiest intersections in town and is a natural getaway from traffic. St. Clair County has made recent improvement efforts in the park building a pavilion, gazebo, and natural play area.
Cute little park. I never even knew it was there. Just stopped in while riding and I really liked it. Saw a few people walking and a few more walking their dogs. And that’s about all I can say about it.
Very pretty park. Had no idea it was even here all these years I’ve lived here. Very secluded and covered in trees. Nice winding paths and bridges that go over the creek.
Trail conditions & character
“The pond is the perfect place to view wildlife.”
“There’s about a mile of crushed rock trails and a paved bike path that goes through the park.”
“I visited this park to walk the AllTrails Centennial Park Loop and found a fairly level, nice trail that's mostly gravel except for a short section that's natural.”
“I visited this park to walk the AllTrails Centennial Park Loop and found a fairly level, nice trail that's mostly gravel except for a short section that's natural.”
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
- Websitestclairtownship.com
- Phone(618) 234-0044
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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