The common hoptree, Ptelea trifoliata, is the northernmost New World representative of the citrus, or rue, family of plants. It’s a relatively small tree, less than 20’ (6 m) tall and less than 10” (25 cm) trunk diameter, found in…
Activity Center Park Sprayground Opening Day
The sprayground will open for the season on Friday, May 26! The sprayground is open seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. It will remain open through Labor Day weekend. An all-access playground is adjacent to the…
Family Fun Tennis Day
Enjoy a fun-filled morning of tennis at Schoolhouse Park on Saturday, June 17! Visit stations with games that will show you the tennis basics. Join in on a quick game! Participants should wear tennis shoes and are encouraged to bring…
April Showers Bring … Mayapples
Nothing says May like mayapples! Mayapples (technically, Podophyllum peltatum) have no relation to apples, and they first poke up through the leaf litter around the end of March. It takes a few weeks, though, for the large, umbrella-like leaves to…
2022 Annual Report
The Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) 2022 Annual Report is now available. Discover all of the exciting things that happened last year in your community’s BIG backyard! If you have any questions, please contact us at 937-433-5155 or mail@cwpd.org. We’re looking…
Phase II of Grant Park McEwen Entrance Project to Begin
The second phase of the Grant Park McEwen entrance improvement project is slated to begin in April. The updated park entrance is designed to create an arrival experience that draws visitors into the park — from the new Rotary memorial…
What’s Not to Like About Cowbirds?
With the return of songbird nesting season, it’s time for cowbirds to get busy! But not everybody will be happy about that. Cowbirds are a native species, but their reputation is as invaders who displace other more “desirable” birds. The…
Pull Your Weight to Protect Your Parks
The Centerville-Washington Park District hosts an annual garlic mustard challenge each spring. Garlic mustard is an aggressive, non-native plant taking over natural areas. You can help restore and protect your native ecosystems with this fun volunteer challenge! Drop off 13-gallon…
2023 National Gold Medal Award Application
The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), administers the National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. Founded in 1965, the Gold Medal Awards program…
The Dragonflies of Spring
Ohio is home to something like 100 species of dragonflies, and to a large extent, they are creatures of summer. Both the abundance and the diversity of dragonflies peak in June and July. But a few species stretch those seasonal…