Pelbrook Park, a 5.5-acre neighborhood park near the eastern edge of the City of Centerville, has been officially renamed Cloverbrook Park. Park neighbors requested the name change during two public input meetings about future improvements to the park. The change…
Alex Pearl has been appointed to serve a three-year term on the Board of Park Commissioners of the Centerville-Washington Park District. He will begin his first year of appointment as the Secretary of the Board. Mr. Pearl is the 17th…
Thank you for your continued patience as staff awaited word from the State of Ohio on day camps reopening. We are pleased to announce the Centerville-Washington Park District will offer both in-person and virtual options for your children this summer!…
Grant Park is a 189-acre natural area. Trails in the park lead along creeks and through meadow, forest, prairie and wetland habitats. The trails are of varying difficulty; some follow ridgelines or bottomlands, while others climb fairly steep hills. We…
Since we can’t gather with you all to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we have found a way to celebrate virtually! We’re hosting a Bio Blitz using the popular app, iNaturalist. The Bio Blitz will take place from…
The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), administer the National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. Founded in 1965, the Gold Medal Awards program…
The Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) 2019 Annual Report is now available. Discover what exciting things happened last year in your community’s BIG backyard! And, get a sneak preview of future plans! 2019 Annual Report (PDF) >
Parks remain open for your visits. We understand that a walk in the park, spending time in natural surroundings may help lessen the stress that many of us are experiencing. Please plan to follow all social distancing guidelines and be…
This is a difficult time for us all. We hope to help our community by encouraging outdoor activities that will help you get some exercise and lower your stress levels. We will continue to post activities to this page, so…
We have a brand new hiking experience for all ages! Grab a Grant Park Natural History Hike brochure at the park’s Normandy Entrance (501 Normandy Ridge Rd.) and follow the 1.1-mile trail to learn a little about the park’s history!…