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Jackie Hostetler
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Last Modified: March 13, 2026

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Centennial Neighborhood Guide

11of 18 Lawrence Neighborhoods

Where Cul-de-Sacs Meet Cornfields

🧭Bordered by: Peterson Road to the north, Wakarusa Drive to the east, 31st Street to the south, and Louisiana Street to the west

📌Centennial is best known for: Cookie-cutter subdivisions, highly rated elementary schools, and two-car garages minimum

👕You'll fit in if: You've got a minivan, a hankering to follow HOA rules, and weekends built around youth sports

👍Move here for: Garages bigger than your first apartment, cul-de-sac kickball games, and neighbors with kids the same age

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Zero walkability, every house looking suspiciously identical, and driving for everything

✨The general vibe is: Suburban refuge with newer everything and functional family-friendly layouts

Neighborhood Tags:
SafeQuietFamily orientedSuburban calmStarter-home familiesGreat schools

Pros & Cons of Centennial

Centennial strengths (top 5)

Family FriendlySafetyGreen SpaceOutdoor RecreationPeaceful & Quiet

Centennial tradeoffs (top 3)

NightlifeBreweriesCocktail Lounges
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Centennial Neighborhood DNA

Families who want newer construction without the commute or the compromise

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Some of the Centennial hotspots include: Free State Baseball fields, Clinton Lake, Holcom Park access, Alvamar Golf Course, and Centennial Park.
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Jackie Hostetler — Kansas Local Expert

At Snappy Scout, I combine lived experience with real neighborhood data to cut through the hype and help you make clearer decisions about where to move.

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Moving to Centennial - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Lawrence or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Lawrence guide for the big-picture view — or compare Centennial against other parts of the city in our Lawrence neighborhood guide.