The Howard County Recreation & Parks Summer Concert Series at Centennial Park is a fantastic way to spend a summer evening! We saw I&I Riddim at the Centennial Park Amphitheater, and they brought incredible music and such a fun, relaxing vibe. The beautiful park setting made it even better. This was the first of the five-concert summer series, with free concerts taking place on Thursday evenings through August 5. If you're looking for a laid-back night with great live music, this is definitely worth checking out. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, relax, and enjoy a wonderful evening outdoors! read more

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I love summertime and this park is perfect to park in the shade and enjoy breakfast. This moment was followed by a break walk around the loop. Without my dog, this time,I was approached by a squirrel and even two deer. It's nice having so many wonderful things to do outside! read more

This is the beat spot to take your hot girl wast in Howard County / Baltimore area. Adding more photos to the review read more

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What a lovely free green space in Ellicott City! I am angry with myself for completely ignoring the beautiful parks near me in MD! 20-25 minutes away from where I live, Centennial Park has a variety of trails, fishing, spots to picnic, etc. The land is lush and green. Unfortunately the day I visited I did not take any pictures of the beauty around me, but I am determined to return again. Highly recommend. read more

Centennial Park is a Howard County staple. There are beautiful long trails surrounding the lake that are perfect for walking, running, and bringing the kids on the stroller. The park is huge and has multiple "parts". We've enjoyed their playgrounds, pavilions for events, and boat rentals. They have an outdoor amphitheater for small concerts. The park is perfect for family time, group outings, a walk with a friend, or a romantic date. Today I got to try out Centennial Park North Playground off Old Annapolis Road for the first time, and was amazed. This part of the park has a large fenced in playground complete with swings and a seesaw! It also has a skatepark, baseball field, tennis/racquetball court, bathrooms, and an outdoor gym. I will definitely be back and will continue to use this amazing park! Thank you Howard County Parks & Rec! read more

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Centennial Park has become my go-to park for a good 45 minutes, 2.5 mile walk (approximate). The scenery is gorgeous. Lots of seemingly friendly walkers, joggers, and furry four-legged friends. The wildlife is plentiful; you may run into rabbits, ducks, woodpeckers, geese, and more! There's areas to grill and have gatherings -- not sure how that works (e.g., renting). Centennial Park is truly a beautiful park in Howard County. read more

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This is Centennial Park after snow, the frozen park A lot less people in the park during this season and quieter as well. But no shortage of fur babies strolling along side of their humans. read more

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Signage for walking around the lake says it is 2.4 miles. When I started, I thought I would not be able to hang, but somehow, I made it all the way around and only felt tired at the end. This is from someone who is trying to get back into walking more. As I arrived, I found several places to park, but as I was meeting someone here who had been there before, it was the only way I kind of knew where to go. The area around the lake is not fully flat - there are two or three mini hills but noting too hard to manage. You also cross over two foot bridges where you can take some nice pictures of the view. I enjoyed the walk and will certainly do it again. read more

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What a beautiful park! We hosted a work event here in pavilion H. I love that there's ample parking. The pavilion itself was very clean, including the bathrooms. They have a grill inside the pavilion and a sink too, which is super convenient. There's a sort of deck on the back side of the pavilion with stairs walking down to the grass. Lots of benches for ample seating, too. Overall I think it's a great place to host a get together. read more

Love it. Open and scenic. Paths available for bikers and dogs are welcomed but please pick up after them. There are plenty of dog bags and poop stations. Enjoy the options to use the lake equipment such as the boats. read more

I absolutely love this beautiful park.The only thing I would do differently.Is for the older people is to have port a pots in different areas since the bathrooms are so far apart for elderly but it is an absolutely beautiful park! read more

This is one of the best park I like to visit when I have time or when I'm in the area. This park is huge which takes like 1hour walking one big loop. My pup loves to come here so he can meet his doggies friends. There are baby / tiny snakes in the summer time so watch out the steps when you walk in summer time. read more

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I absolutely love visiting Centennial Park. The park is so relaxing and peaceful you can just grab a good book and read peacefully. Always a wonderful experience never crowded or noisy. You can also walk along the water when it's not too chilly. read more

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A lovely walking trail, plenty of parking, everything you'd want out of a local park.

This place is for the birds. My favorite is the great blue Heron. Overall it is an excellent place for a walk. And for your dog to walk with you. If you are within 20 miles you really need to come here, walk and clear your mind. read more

OMG! To say this park surprised me would be an understatement. Maybe it was also because it's fall and the leaves were turning or just because it was serene on a fall morning. Nonetheless beautiful, clean park. Lots of rentable pavilions and it seems as if they rent out kayaks in the summer! If your an avid walker or just enjoy nature make this an option. It seems as if the park had a recent "face lift" and worth revisiting if you haven't been in a while. read more

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I've been sleeping on this park! It's gorgeous and apparently, very popular! Came on a Sunday morning to get my exercise in. I wasn't familiar where to park, etc but drove down to the boating area and there were plenty of spaces! There were alot of folks out. I mean it was an early Sunday morning so I didn't expect that. I reallyh enjoyed my walk here and can't wait to come back again soon. It's getting colder out so maybe less people will be around - more room for me! read more

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Could have more bathrooms. Very limited after potatoes removed near boat launch. Only facility there not very accessible. Park is nice with good trail around the lake. read more

This is a well maintained park with playgrounds, boat rental, a snack bar, picnic areas, a pavilion and paved paths. There are beavers and other wildlife to view. read more

This is an impressively large outdoor space. Lots of parking, lots of picnic tables, lots of distance between them. There is a lake (not overly impressive, bearing in mind that Maryland has no natural lakes). It's pretty easy to get to and close to a lot of things. I used it for a picnic spot, and during good weather it works very well for that. read more

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I met a couple of friends at Centennial Park a few weeks ago. The park is really big (337 acres!!) and has a lot to offer. There is a 54-arcre man-made lake in the center, as well as sports fields (from volleyball to baseball to soccer), pavilions, picnic tables, and more. We went to walk the 2.5-mile loop around the lake, which was nice (pretty, lots of shade). It's definitely a great park. The biggest downside to the park is that parking can be hard to come by during busy hours (weekends on a pretty summer day). We found some parking near the pavilions on a hill after looking for about 10 minutes. Still, a great park in Ellicott City! Definitely check it out if you haven't been before! read more

What a LOVELY park with beautiful scenery! My BFF suggested this place as an impromptu picnic spot on the 4th of July. I thought that it would be crowded but I was wrong. It was bustling but the area is so expansive that crowding was a non-issue. We found the perfect spot under two small trees, very close to the lake, laid out our spread and relaxed. The weather was cooperating and we had a really great but chill time. There was a family off in the distance who bought the tunes so we were able to enjoy their music. The park has a walking trail that I'd definitely come back and explore. You can also canoe & kayak or fish in the lake, they're were people out enjoying the water that way as well. Benches spread out around the lake where you can sit and enjoy the views. Great park for all ages located in Howard County, will definitely be back! read more

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One of my favorite parks of all time, very clean sand very spacious. Sad it wasn't fully complete because it was undergoing a renovation but I'm sure once it's done it's going to look even better than before read more

Beautiful place and kayaking was absolutely amazing! Gorgeous grounds for family reunions, outings and trails are great!!!! read more

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Awesome place to meet up with your AP. You can walk around, enjoy the weather, the water and the privacy. I went with my AP there while visiting. She was so caught up in the romance that she couldnt let me go. The place is amazing. Highly recommend it. read more

Trying to find a playground that the grandkids can enjoy. They had fun, although the boy lamented the lack of swings. The directions getting here are slightly misleading, if you use the "address" listed here. If you want the playground and courts, use 4651 Centennial Lane, Ellicott City. It's Centennial Park West Entrance. Lots of kids having tennis lessons and basketball practice. There's a big field and soccer fields too. read more

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This place is so hot right now. Forgive the Zoolander reference. But you have to go...NOW. It's peak time for autumn scenery and if you want those romantic, dreamy fall pictures you better get yourself out there in the next few days because the leaves have turned red and are falling as we speak. Take your dog, your kids, your family, and for goodness sake, don't forget to take your camera. Go before 4:30pm these days. Because there are so many trees, it feels darker after that time, even though pictures on the iphone still turn out pretty good until about 5ish. read more

Centennial Park - 11/3/13, go now!!! - Parks Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Great park to go when you want a nice walk! They have no admission fee and have great amenities with a tennis court, basketball hoops, and a place you can rent kayaks (I think they're closed due to covid for now). The views are great and the trail is about 3 miles long which is a perfect length for me. On days I want a longer walk I do two laps or go a bit more than 1 lap and turn back. It does get pretty crowded now, as more people are realizing how great this park is! read more

Amazing looooong trail around a huge lake to walk or jog (yeah, right!) with the fam on a leisurely Sunday afternoon. Also, worth it to check out the summertime concerts here called Sunset Serenades. There are food trucks and lots of families lounging around enjoying the sights and sounds. Nice paddle boats, too. Haven't tried to fish here but see lots of people on the bridges or edge of lake doing just that. Favorite park in HoCo! read more

I love Centennial Park. I go every season. This is a 'must see / must experience' park. There is something for everyone.... trails, wildlife, seasonal entertainment, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, pavilions for family/friend gatherings and playgrounds for the kids. read more

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My absolute favorite place in Howard County or maybe it's my favorite place in Maryland. I couldn't really tell you. I found out about it like 2-3 months ago and I really have gone every week, sometimes 2-4 times a week since. The atmosphere is super family friendly. People come here for many different occasions as there is a wide range of things to do. There are several playgrounds for children. They have rentals for lake activities. You can bring your boat and go out on the lake to fish. People fish on the side of the lake as well. Some exercise with their dogs or alone. I have also seen people meditate in front of the beautiful view of the lake. This park is large and great. I really cannot wait to spend much of my summer here. I like to walk the lake loop for a cool down or as a warm up. I love this park. read more

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I absolutely adore parks, and Centennial Park was no exception. There is something for everyone at this park, including picnic pavilions, playgrounds, rental boats, tennis courts, and more. There are plenty of walking trails used by many visitors, including joggers and people walking their puppies. At the center of the park is the lake, for which rental canoes and kayaks are available depending on the season. I have kayaked here a couple of times, and have thoroughly enjoyed my experience kayaking each time. A kayak can be rented for $10/hour, with an additional $10 deposit that will be returned upon the return of the kayak. The boat rental place only accepts cash, so remember to bring enough for the rental and the deposit. An hour rental should be a sufficient amount of time to visit most of the parts of the lake. Some sections of the lake were unfortunately closed off to rowers due to dense algae, but despite the algae, the views of the lake were beautiful and many wildlife can be spotted. Centennial Park is a perfect place to visit for a breath of fresh air. Its only major flaw is its lack of interesting hiking trails for avid hikers. read more

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What a beautiful place with beautiful scenery! Centennial Park is a great place to get some exercise and enjoy nature. The park is pretty big and includes a paved trail around a beautiful lake. There are several pavilions, playgrounds, and sports facilities which make it a great place for an outdoor event. There are several entrances to the park with lots of parking. Being that it's November and temperatures have dropped, I had no issue with finding a spot to park. However, I'm sure this is a popular place during warmer months. I look forward to returning, whether it be for exercise or just to relax and enjoy the views. read more

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Really nice park. Slightly over a 2 mile loop around the beautiful lake. The entire loop is paved and well maintained. The only problem is during the summer there are some small flies close to the water that may be bothering but other than that i love this park! read more

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This is such an awesome park to spend the day outdoors. There's a large playground area for kids. There are plenty of walking trails, open area, benches, tables, and so much more. I enjoyed renting a paddle boat on a beautifully sunny, warm day. It was just a great, relaxing experience seeing the birds and fish as we paddled by. The park is clean and well-maintained. I highly recommend coming here. read more

This place is a wonderful way to get your exercise in and see a beautiful view all together. Very nice for families, kid's reunions. .kayaking and they have alot of playgrounds and quite a few pavilions. I must have easily walked 3 miles just going around the park near the water. So if you love the outside scenery and need to get your exercise in stop on by.. read more

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Went for a walk in the area with my friend. A good amount of people were using the park for the walking trail around the lake. I felt very safe! Very enjoyable 2.4 mile walk around the lake. read more

It is amazing ground,excellent parke I really love it my all family coming to run and walk barbecue read more

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No fish. Very nice boat ramp. Only five dollars to use the boat ramp. It's hard getting your boat launched because everyone hangs around the boat ramp and throws their line in. read more

Love this park. One of my favorite places to walk on the state. It's so scenic and picturesque. There are a few parking lots so there is ample parking. It does get pretty crowded so get there early. read more