Owlexander holding book at Chimneys in Grant Park (cartoon image)

Natural History Hike

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!…

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Become a Park Commissioner

UPDATE AS OF 3.27.2020: The selection of a new commissioner has been postponed due to the COVID-19 health crisis. David Lee will continue to serve on the board until further notice. Read the notice from the Court of Common Pleas…

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Backpack Adventures Program

The Park District’s mission is to deliver fun, healthy and outstanding park experiences. We recognize that doesn’t always come in the form of a traditional park program. We’d like to help you create your own unique park experiences with CWPD…

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Traveling Owlexander

Once again Owlexander is ready for a summer full of adventure! Will you take him with you? Color Owlexander in, cut him out and bring him along on your summer travels! Send the Centerville-Washington Park District a photo of him…

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Pop-Up Pup Parks

Discover a fun way to get together with your neighbors and their dogs this summer! In an effort to create more active and social outdoor spaces, we will rotate pop-up dog parks to various neighborhood parks every three weeks throughout…

Food Allergy Awareness

Food for Thought

Food Allergy Awareness Week is May 12 – 19, 2019. Help make playgrounds a safe place to play for children with food allergies! A stray goldfish cracker, a spilled latte or a messy peanut butter sandwich could be devastating to…

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Summer employment opportunities

The Centerville-Washington Park District is now accepting applications for part-time, seasonal employment! Summer program staff can work at Hidden Meadows Day Camp, Sugar Valley Camp, at the Summer Recreation Program or as summer naturalists. All program staff must be enthusiastic…

Dogs in Parks 2018 Photo Contest Winner

Dogs in Parks Cover Contest!

Votes were counted on November 12 at 4:30 p.m. Congratulations to our winner, Oakley! You will see Oakley on the cover of the March – May issue of Centerville-Washington Park District’s News & Events. Though the contest is over, you can still…