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Parker Jordan Centennial Open Space
4.6 ★★★★★ 118 Google reviews · Running trail in Centennial, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Parker Jordan Centennial Open Space'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.
Paved walking paths and trails for biking, hiking and jogging, plus workout stations.
What runners say about Parker Jordan Centennial Open Space
“Kids enjoy biking on the pathways , people almost always polite , clean , lots of small animal and bug activity in evning time -always fun for kids.”
“ideal training for a marathon location (if you are looking for long, flat, safe, and beautiful)”
“One of the best places to ride a bike, jog or even picnic.”
“Beautiful area with lots of shade, mature trees and a creek.”
“they "Circle of Wisdom" is a great find and peaceful place to hang out.”
Great place to take a walk. The trail goes for miles and miles in either direction with plenty of creek crossings to let "Fido" cool off. Or, if you have kids, the water is clean and shallow, so they can splash away hot summer days.
A beautiful space to hike or ride, with a variety of native plants and trees. The creek is especially full this year from all the rain so the little waterfall areas are fantastic. Keep an eye out for coyotes and rattlesnakes, but they usually stay away from people.
One of the best places to ride a bike, jog or even picnic. I go here just to chill at lunch with a quick walk. It has bike paths, running/jogging soft path, workout stations, picnic tables and a lot of nature. I can see bring the family here and making a day of it.
Parker Jordan Centennial Open Space is a hidden gem! The 2-mile loop is short but packed with variety, making it feel fresh every time. I loved the side trails—they felt like little side quests, adding a fun sense of exploration while still keeping the hike manageable.
Trail conditions & character
“ideal training for a marathon location (if you are looking for long, flat, safe, and beautiful)”
“It is mostly concrete Trails next to the Cherry Creek, but there are some backwood Pathways that are paved with gravel.”
“Beautiful place to walk the dogs though you can hear highway noise.”
“It is mostly concrete Trails next to the Cherry Creek, but there are some backwood Pathways that are paved with gravel.”
“The 2-mile loop is short but packed with variety, making it feel fresh every time.”
“Beautiful area with lots of shade, mature trees and a creek.”
“they "Circle of Wisdom" is a great find and peaceful place to hang out.”
Plan your run at Parker Jordan Centennial Open Space
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitepjmd.org
- Phone(303) 265-7916
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–6 PM |
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