Seed nursery at Bill Yeck Park

Family Programs

Review the latest issue of News & Events or the online events calendar to find programs that are being offered in the current season. The following is a sampling of the family programs regularly offered.

  • Americana Festival: Children’s Area – Walk down to the Activity Center Park during the Americana Festival and enjoy children’s entertainment, food, crafts, inflatables and more.
  • Archery Clinics – Beginner and intermediate clinics designed to provide interested youth and adults with the basic knowledge required to participate safely in archery.
  • Creeking – A summer staple! We will meet in the parks to explore the creeks and learn about our local waterways.
  • Fairy and Gnome Home Festival – Families create structures for fairies and gnomes from natural materials.
  • Geocaching – Technology meets nature – all ages can enjoy this hobby! Use GPS to find caches hidden in the parks. Visit www.geocaching.com for more information.
  • Luminary Walk – Celebrate the holiday season with a peaceful illuminated stroll through the park.
  • Nature Fun: An Outdoor Family Storytime – Join us outside to listen to a story brought to you by the Washington-Centerville Public Library! Participate in nature-themed activities following the story.
  • Tools to Trek – Attend 12 designated Tools to Trek (T2T) programs to earn a free Trek Pack. Continue tracking your programs to earn more tools. Print your Tools to Trek tracking sheet (PDF).
  • Truck or Treat – Touch and climb on many vehicles used in the community at this spring program.