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Centennial (formerly Goar) Park
Overview
Centennial (formerly known as Goar) Park is located at 3800 University Boulevard. On September 5, 1947, the park was dedicated in memory of William P. Goar, who served University Park as Judge of the Municipal Court from 1944 to 1946 and as City Attorney from 1946 until his death in August 1947. On April 2, 2024 City Council approved a resolution renaming the park Centennial Park in honor of the City's 100th anniversary.
The centerpiece of Centennial Park is an open-air gazebo, which is ideal for outdoor weddings, concerts, or other events. The gazebo, a gift from the University Park Foundation in commemoration of the United States Bicentennial, was dedicated on July 4, 1980. Every July 4th, the Park Cities Parade makes its way from the Highland Park Town Hall to the Centennial Park Gazebo. A picnic area is located in the Live Oak grove along the Vassar side of the park. During the spring and fall, the two soccer fields are extensively used by Park Cities children for organized soccer sponsored by the Park Cities YMCA.
Park Amenities
- Practice Soccer Fields
- Gazebo
- Picnic Facility
- Walking / Jogging Trails
Centennial Park Soccer Field
The Centennial Park soccer field is available by reservation only. When making a reservation, a roster must be provided that lists each player's name and address. Must meet residency requirements. For more information regarding field rentals, please call the Parks and Recreation Department at 214-987-5488.
Centennial Park Gazebo
For rental information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 214-987-5488 or visit our CivicRec website at https://secure.rec1.com/TX/up-tx/catalog.
Centennial Park Trail
The trail system meanders throughout the entire park site. The trail system is open to the public for walking and jogging from 6 am until 11 pm.