Columbia, MD

Centennial Park

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Centennial Park, located in Ellicott City just north of Columbia, is a popular spot for running. This large park features nearly 10 miles of trails, plus fields, a lake, and numerous other recreational facilities. The park is divided into four areas: south, east, north, & west.

Centennial Lake. Google Street View
This park map shows the options for running. There’s a 7.6 mile paved pathway, including a 2.4 mile loop around Centennial Lake. There are also 1.8 miles of natural surface trails. The landscape is a combination of some open fields, lake views, and wooded sections. Lots of shade options make this a good spot when it’s hot in summer!

Add-Ons: Wilde Lake is 1.2 miles south of Centennial Park (use W Running Brook Rd., a pleasant residential street with sidewalks).

Essentials
  • 10 miles of trails. See trail map
  • Fairly flat
  • Depends on which park entrance used
  • Four parking areas: South, east, north, west

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Essentials
  • 10 miles of trails. See trail map
  • Fairly flat
  • Depends on which park entrance used
  • Four parking areas: South, east, north, west

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