Softball/baseball fields and multi-purpose fields are available by permit only. Priority is given to sports leagues and community groups. There are reservation, lights, and tournament fees. Call 410-313-4626 for details.

Tennis courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis except during scheduled lessons or tournaments.

Six small pavilions (a, b, c, e, f, g) have cooking grills and can accommodate 40 people each. One medium pavilion (d) accommodates up to 115 people and has a fireplace and electricity. The overlook pavilion (o) in the west area holds 60 people. The large group pavilion (h) can accommodate approximately 300 people. Call 410-313-4682, Monday through Friday, 8am through 4:30pm, for pavilion information and fees.

The General Store/Boat Rental is closed for the season; check back in mid-March for next season's operating schedule.

Stop by the General Store to rent a boat or purchase fishing tackle, night crawlers, or one of our novelty items. To satisfy your snack cravings, a variety of chips, cookies, ice cream, candy and beverages are available for purchase (cash only). If your family includes a four-legged friend, stop in for a free doggie treat! There is plenty of outdoor seating overlooking the water to sit and enjoy your treats!

The Boat Rental Operation usually opens mid-April, weather permitting, and operates through mid-October. The operation is open weekends only until Howard County schools close for the summer. At that time, the operation is open 7 days per week. There must be at least one person in each boat who is 16 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license. Your driver’s license and a $10 deposit are required to rent a boat. Cash only. Life jackets are provided, and must be worn at all times. Swimming is not allowed in the lake. The lake and boat ramp are closed during inclement weather. All boats are rented based on a first-come, first-served basis; we do not take reservations or hold boats.

Hours:
9am-7pm (The last boats can go out at 6:30pm, but must return by 7pm.) To reach the Boat Rental and General Store Staff, please call 410-313-7303.

Cost:
2- or 4-Seat Paddle Boat - $8 per half hour
Canoe - $7 per hour
Kayak (single or double) - $7 per hour
Row Boat - $7 per hour

To Get a Boating Permit:
All boats on Centennial Lake are required to have a boating permit. Only Class A boats are allowed, 16 feet in length or less, electric motors only. Rowboats, canoes, or rafts with three separate air chambers are allowed. Sailboats must be under 14 feet in length. A life jacket must be provided for each occupant. Jet skis are not permitted on the lake.

Seasonal Permits (Valid March 1st through November 30th) are $35.00
Daily Boat Permits are $5.00
The daily permits are available at the self-serve kiosk next to the boat launch area, and seasonal permits are available through the Park Office or the General Store during the above-mentioned hours of operation. Cash only.

You may fish from shore or from a boat. A Maryland Freshwater Fishing License is required for anglers aged 16 and up. State fishing regulations are in effect, and game fish are part of a management program to maintain a balanced population.

The Snack Shack is closed for the season; check back in mid-April for next season's operating schedule.
The Snack Shack is located in the west entrance of the park adjacent to the tennis courts. Stop in after a game of baseball or tennis for refreshments including a variety of chips, candy, ice cream and beverages. Open Monday through Friday 5pm to 10pm and weekends from noon to 10pm, weather permitting.

Please do not feed the wildlife. The park's natural habitat provides plenty of food for birds, waterfowl and wildlife to eat, and their digestive systems are not designed for a human's food. If they become dependent upon being fed, they become less able to feed themselves and multiply in an area that may not support their population. Such overcrowding causes destruction of habitat, pollution of the lake, and, ultimately, disease and starvation.

Help keep your parks beautiful. Please take your trash and recyclable items home. Take only pictures and leave only footprints.

Clean up after your dog and keep it leashed. Dog droppings may attract disease-harboring pests, and even a friendly dog can scare birds, wildlife and other park visitors.

All of our parks are inhabited by a wide variety of wildlife such as deer, snakes, fish, rabbits, insects and birds. Please do not disturb them; remember, this is their home.