In 2020, the Board of Park Commissioners adopted a new master plan for Grant Park, the largest park in the District. The master plan reflects a large number of passionate voices from the community. The recommendation for safe, reliable access…
Inclusion Focus Group
We would like to invite you to attend an online inclusion focus group. Please share your suggestions with us! We want to hear about your park experiences. Help us continue to promote inclusion and accessibility for all at your Centerville-Washington…
Spider Silk: A Web of Intrigue
There’s something about spiders… Despite the numerous spider decorations that will appear on and around houses this October, spiders remain high on many people’s list of “least favorite animals.” Nevertheless, spiders have some amazing traits. They can travel hundreds of…
Mosquito Spraying at Oak Grove Park
Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County’s mosquito control program has detected mosquitos that have tested positive for West Nile Virus in traps set at Oak Grove Park. It is not uncommon for a mosquito to test positive for West…
Hound Hike
Join us Sunday, October 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. to test your dog’s sense of smell! For dogs, 20 minutes of exploring novel scents has the same enrichment benefits as an hour-long walk! Enjoy a self-guided hike through the…
Truck or Treat
Check out big vehicles from around town at Oak Grove Park on Saturday, October 12 from 10 a.m. to noon! Honk a fire truck horn, shift tractor gears, push the buttons in law enforcement vehicles and much more! Business participants…
Two Evenings of Halloween Fun!
Halloween Hop & Howl Show us your silly side at the Halloween Hop & Howl! Put on your Halloween best and join us for a FREE festive stroll around Forest Field Park for preschoolers and their families. Themed signs will…
Oaks and wasps: One picture, so many questions
Go to relax under a spreading oak tree this autumn and you may discover a somewhat unwelcome surprise. That oak may be buzzing with large, black and white hornets. What’s going on? The answer is a bit complicated. But rest…
Archery Day
Three local agencies (Centerville-Washington Park District, Kettering Recreation Complex and the Washington Township RecPlex) are teaming up for an afternoon of archery! Join us Saturday, September 21 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Park for inflatable archery,…
Adapted Action Day
Those with accessibility or special needs (and families) are invited to network with other families while enjoying recreational activities for all ages! Participate in archery, kickball, fishing, tennis, sidewalk chalk, adapted biking, an inclusion tent, lawn games and crafts! Centerville-Washington…