TRACEY MILLINGS

Centennial is such a wonderful park. It has something for everyone. It has a paved walking area around Lake (about 2.6 miles total). Many hiking trails are also present. Plenty of benches for resting to just to take in the beautiful views. Plenty of green grass for those who want to picnic on a blanket, read a book, or throw a frisbee. There are covered pavilions (hold from 10 - 115 people) with grills and some with fireplaces and volleyball courts. They also have one mega Pavillion (H) that holds about 300 people and has its own parking lot, playground, baseball field, & volleyball court (rents for $990 for ho co residents and $1025 for non residents). These pavillion can be rented through Howard County Rec & Parks. Park has 2 large playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, boat rentals, public restrooms, and fishing area. Fantastic place to bring family, including your fur babies.

This is a hidden gem within driving distance of the Orlando area. First of all, it's FREE! Yes, I said free with no hidden charges. A park ranger meets you at the entrance, gives you a map, and explains the audio self guided tour( via QR code on phone). That was very helpful in knowing where you are on the property and what habitat is there. They have over 300 species of birds, alligators, bobcats, turtles, rabbits, fish, frogs, etc... The herons were my favorite bird to see because they stood so still, they almost looked fake. I also wanted to see alligators from a safe distance, and we got to see 10 along the drive! The views along the drive were breathtaking! They have plenty of pullover spots for taking pics. They also had plenty of bathrooms & extremely clean port a potties along the drive. So very suitable for bringing the children. We loved this place and rank it as one of our top favorite things to do while visiting the Disney area.

This is a beautiful place to visit. The gardens are beautiful, and they have plenty of places to sit and take in the view. It is a great place to take older relatives with some mobility issues. Hiking trails are great for exercise. Wonderful family outing spot for all ages.