two adults and two children walking in Holes Creek at Grant Park

New Grant Park Master Plan Adopted

The Centerville-Washington Park District began work on the Grant Park master plan project in March 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, proposed community engagement sessions were modified to include an online survey and a virtual community meeting. The online survey…

red squirrel on log gathering material for nest at Bill Yeck Park

To Hibernate or Not To Hibernate

Squirrels are among the most recognizable local wildlife; they’re noisy, they’re active, and they always seem to be around. But there’s more than one way to be a squirrel! Squirrels are members of the rodent family Sciuridae, and our local…

cartoon park, winter, spring, summer, fall

Join the 51 Parks Challenge!

Did you know the Centerville-Washington Park District has 51 parks? The CWPD mascot, Owlexander, is taking a staycation this year and would love for you to check out all 51 parks with him! If you complete the challenge and log…