All of Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) is inside the path of totality during the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. We are hosting two viewing parties!
Family Fun Event
Forest Field Park, 2100 E Centerville Station Rd.
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Activities for the whole family will lead up to total darkness. Kona Ice will be available for purchase, weather permitting. Registration is not required but is helpful for planning purposes. Registered participants will receive a cancellation email in the event of inclement weather. Dayton Children’s Hospital has generously donated safe solar viewing glasses for the first 400 attendees at the Family Fun event; however, we do recommend bringing your own glasses if you are able. Crowd size is unpredictable! You may wish to bring chairs as well.
Nature Experience Event
Oak Creek South Park, 790 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd.
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
A quiet event focusing on nature education. Enjoy a few quiet moments of peaceful darkness. Registration is not required but is helpful for planning purposes. Registered participants will receive a cancellation email in the event of inclement weather. Please bring your own chair(s) and safe solar viewing glasses. Dayton Children’s Hospital is sponsoring this event. Dayton Children’s Hospital has generously donated safe solar viewing glasses for the first 100 attendees at the Nature Experience event; however, we do recommend bringing your own glasses if you are able. Crowd size is unpredictable!
Weather cancellations for both events will be posted on the top of the home page if necessary. Remember, April is one of Ohio’s most volatile weather months!
Planned events not for you? All CWPD parks will be open during the eclipse. Please be mindful of park rules and make sure you leave with everything you brought with you, including all trash. Thank you for keeping your parks beautiful!