About sixteen miles southeast of downtown Denver, CO, is Centennial, Colorado. It was named in commemoration of Colorado’s admission to the Union in 1876.  1876 was the Centennial Year of our country, and Colorado was the 38th state.  The state nickname is also the “Centennial State. Learn more here.

Everyone who visits or lives in and around Denver is an outdoor enthusiast. Visiting Centennial is no different.  There are lots of outdoor activities to enjoy here. Learn more about Wheat Ridge, Colorado – a Great Place to Visit.

Centennial Center Park

In 2012, the city of Centennial, CO, opened Centennial Center Park. This park is located just south of Cherry Creek State Park at 13050 E. Peakview Ave. Although it is only 11 acres, it is jam-packed with things to do. There are plenty of bicycle paths, paved walking trails, and unpaved walking trails.

The park’s main plaza shows a timeline of the Cherry Creek Basin and how it changed and developed over the years. The park holds an amphitheater that anyone can reserve for events. A “Colorado Statehood Walk” has signs that tell interesting facts about Colorado.

Amenities

The park also has plenty of amenities – covered shelters with electrical power, picnic tables, a playground for the kids, and barbeque grills.