News

From its name, one might reasonably expect that the Carolina wren — Thryothorus ludovicianus — is a bird of the
The Ohio Parks and Recreation Association’s (OPRA) has announced Centerville-Washington Park District’s Operation Manager Ken Carter as their 2024 Professional
Are you up to the challenge? The Pop-Up Park Challenge is back for more winter-themed fun! Beginning Monday, December 2,
Friday, December 20 is National Ugly Sweater Day! But, don't put your ugly sweater away! Join us the next day,
Don't let broken or unwanted lights dim your holiday spirit--participate in the Cohen Holiday Lights Recycling Drive! The Centerville-Washington Park
Enjoy a one-mile candlelit stroll through the beautiful nature park! We are hosting the annual Luminary Walk on Friday, December
We have started a new volunteer initiative — Project VIPR: Volunteer Invasive Plant Response! Invasive plant species impact our native
For any animal, the temperature of its body matters. Bodily functions depend on chemical processes that are temperature-sensitive and on
Online registration for winter programs begins Monday, November 11 at 10:00 a.m. for Centerville and Washington Township residents. Online nonresident
Gobble up some Thanksgiving fun at the Great Turkey Trek! We need your help during this Thanksgiving adventure! Help us
In 2020, the Board of Park Commissioners adopted a new master plan for Grant Park, the largest park in the
We would like to invite you to attend an online inclusion focus group. Please share your suggestions with us! We
There’s something about spiders… Despite the numerous spider decorations that will appear on and around houses this October, spiders remain
Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County’s mosquito control program has detected mosquitos that have tested positive for West Nile
Join us Sunday, October 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. to test your dog's sense of smell! For dogs, 20
Check out big vehicles from around town at Oak Grove Park on Saturday, October 12 from 10 a.m. to noon!
Halloween Hop & Howl Show us your silly side at the Halloween Hop & Howl! Put on your Halloween best
Go to relax under a spreading oak tree this autumn and you may discover a somewhat unwelcome surprise. That oak
Three local agencies (Centerville-Washington Park District, Kettering Recreation Complex and the Washington Township RecPlex) are teaming up for an afternoon
Those with accessibility or special needs (and families) are invited to network with other families while enjoying recreational activities for
Our popular Fairy & Gnome Home Festival returns to Bill Yeck Park on Saturday, September 7 from 1 - 3
Ron and Sharon Rust have been Centerville residents for 21 years. They share 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Ron is
Method Yoga Studio owner and instructor Megan Lees will lead YoGlow, a free outdoor evening yoga class, at Forest Field
Online registration for fall programs begins Monday, August 12 at 10 a.m. for Centerville and Washington Township residents. Online nonresident
Celebrate the end of summer with a free sundae at the Smith House on Sunday, August 25 from 2 -
Complete the sentence, “Thistles are _______.” Weeds? Prickly? Bothersome? Invasive? A lot of the obvious choices to fill in that
In honor of National Dog Day, we are hosting a paw-ty like no other at Oak Grove Park's Dog Park
Join us on Saturday, August 17 for a movie party in Forest Field Park featuring a wholesome screening of Ratatouille,
Are you ready for a fun run with bubbles everywhere? Join us Saturday, August 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30
Join us Friday, July 19 from 11 am to noon for a ribbon cutting, refreshments and fun water play as
The Centerville-Washington Park District began work on a Grant Park master plan project in March 2020 and the Park Board
As pollinators of both crop species and wildflowers, bees are critical elements of Ohio’s economy and natural landscape. Our most
Join the fun on Saturday, July 27 at Oak Grove Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day will
Universal changing tables are designed to support older children and adults with developmental disabilities, medical conditions, or other special needs
Enjoy a fun-filled morning of tennis at Schoolhouse Park on Saturday, July 6! Visit stations with games that will show
Kick off red, white and blue week with live music from the Mountain Dulcimer Society of Dayton and a free
Picture a white-tailed deer and chances are you will envision an animal bearing antlers. After all, a deer sighting may
We’ll post challenges on our Facebook page throughout the summer months. Complete eight out of ten posted pop-up park challenges and
Online registration for summer programs begins Monday, May 13 at 10 a.m. for Centerville and Washington Township residents. Online nonresident registration
We are lucky to live in the Miami Valley, a region that touts the largest paved trail network in the
For Ohio’s bird enthusiasts, May is prime time, as the arrival of northbound migrants adds color and song to the
Brian retired five years ago from an engineering career in sensor manufacturing, serving the environmental, medical device and aerospace/satellite industries.
We are hosting a fun run for everyone to enjoy on Saturday, May 11! Enjoy the paved path at Grant
Enjoy an evening in Forest Field Park on Saturday, May 4, watching the animated 2008 movie “Star Wars: The Clone
All around us, birds are back in the business of producing the next generation, their eggs hidden away in nest
Centerville-Washington Park District 2024 summer camp registration begins on Monday, April 8 at 10 a.m. for residents of Centerville and
Learn about pollinators and their favorite native flowers on Saturday, April 13 while you stop by color powder stations at Forest
All of Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) is inside the path of totality during the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
Spring beauties, Claytonia virginica, are among the earliest blooming of our so-called “spring ephemerals,” the woodland wildflowers that bloom in
The Centerville-Washington Park District 2023 Annual Report is now available. Discover all of the exciting things that happened last year
Join us Friday, March 29 from 5-7 p.m. at the Dog Park at Oak Grove Park for a dog-friendly egg
The Centerville-Washington Park District is currently accepting applications for temporary seasonal employees in operations and programming! View all current job openings
It’s February, often Dayton’s coldest month. Groundhogs, aka woodchucks, which amuse us with their antics during the warmer seasons, have
Online registration for Centerville-Washington Park District 2024 spring programs begins Monday, February 12 at 10 a.m. for Centerville and Washington
Meena started volunteering as a freshman going into her sophomore year at Centerville High School. Now, in her junior year,
Through the cold months of winter, the animals that remain active in our woods, meadows, and neighborhoods are those with
The sprayground at Centerville-Washington Park District’s (CWPD) Activity Center Park will receive a significant makeover and upgrade, thanks to a
As fall turns to winter, and green leaves and insects have substantially disappeared until next spring, fruits and nuts become
Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) has announced its 2023 Annual Awards of Excellence winners. The Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD)
Your Centerville-Washington Park District is serious about providing the park and recreation opportunities you want! CWPD perpetually seeks resident and
It’s November, and across the country, turkeys are arriving in grocery stores and home freezers. The great majority of those,
Your Centerville-Washington Park District is serious about providing the park and recreation opportunities you want! CWPD perpetually seeks resident and
October is a great month for mushrooms. The cooler temperatures and moist soils promote mushroom emergence, and more than 125
Your Centerville-Washington Park District is serious about providing the park and recreation opportunities you want! CWPD perpetually seeks resident and
The Path Finder and Trail Master Challenges are designed to help you discover the wide range of hiking trails and
Your Centerville-Washington Park District is serious about providing the park and recreation opportunities you want! CWPD perpetually seeks resident and
Ruby-throated hummingbirds are jewels of local summer landscapes. Hummingbirds arrive in Ohio from their southern wintering sites around the beginning
Your Centerville-Washington Park District is serious about providing the park and recreation opportunities you want! CWPD perpetually seeks resident and
Jay is a first-generation American whose parents immigrated from India in the ‘70s. He was born and raised in Chicago,
Your Centerville-Washington Park District is serious about providing the park and recreation opportunities you want! CWPD perpetually seeks resident and
The Centerville-Washington Park District installed automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at two of our largest and most visited nature parks, Grant
Of the million or so insect species that have been described so far, between 100 and 150 thousand are in
Your Centerville-Washington Park District is serious about providing the park and recreation opportunities you want! CWPD perpetually seeks resident and
Minion One, Minion Two, Minion YOU at Movie Party in the Park on Saturday, August 19 at Forest Field Park!
Your Centerville-Washington Park District is serious about providing the park and recreation opportunities you want! CWPD perpetually seeks resident and
Issue 19 on the November 7 ballot At the July 11 meeting of the Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) Board of
Your Centerville-Washington Park District is serious about providing the park and recreation opportunities you want! CWPD perpetually seeks resident and
Mid-summer is prime time for our meadows and prairies. Butterflies are prominent among the insects visiting the yellow, pink, and
The common hoptree, Ptelea trifoliata, is the northernmost New World representative of the citrus, or rue, family of plants. It’s
The sprayground will open for the season on Friday, May 26! The sprayground is open seven days a week from
Nothing says May like mayapples! Mayapples (technically, Podophyllum peltatum) have no relation to apples, and they first poke up through
The Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) 2022 Annual Report is now available. Discover all of the exciting things that happened last
The second phase of the Grant Park McEwen entrance improvement project is slated to begin in April. The updated park
With the return of songbird nesting season, it’s time for cowbirds to get busy! But not everybody will be happy
The Centerville-Washington Park District hosts an annual garlic mustard challenge each spring. Garlic mustard is an aggressive, non-native plant taking
The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), administers
Ohio is home to something like 100 species of dragonflies, and to a large extent, they are creatures of summer.
The Centerville Farmers Market will return this spring and summer in its new home at Activity Center Park! The Centerville
Ohio Business Magazine awarded the Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) a 2022 Ohio Success Award. The award honors businesses, non-profits and
For most of us, the word “marsupial” brings to mind kangaroos and koalas—animals we might describe as cute, or even
The National Recreation and Park Association's February issue of Parks & Recreation magazine released its annual 30 Under 30 list
Shane was born in Mississippi. In 1977 his parents settled in Ohio and he moved to the Centerville area in
Sycamore trees are easy to spot on the landscape. Sycamores thrive in well-drained riparian (streamside) soils, and from the air
Southwest Ohio is home to seven species of woodpeckers. Six of those species—downy and hairy, red-bellied and red-headed, pileated and
Perfect for birthday parties, graduation parties, family reunions and more, large group shelters are available in eight of the Centerville-Washington
Eshita has grown up in three different countries! Her family moved to Centerville in 2008 and Eshita is now a
Honeybees and Bumblebees Prepare for Winter Honeybees (introduced from Europe to North America in the early 17th century) and bumblebees
Research shows that in the United States alone, more than 600 million pounds of candy are purchased each year for
October is a transitional month. With the recent passing of the autumnal equinox, the sun now sits above the horizon
The McEwen Road entrance to Centerville-Washington Park District’s Grant Park will be undergoing a transformation soon! Plans are underway to
Tiger swallowtails are among the most recognizable of our local butterflies, maybe second only to monarchs. There are two reasons
On August 29, the Centerville City School Board approved the sale of 33.25 acres of land to the Centerville-Washington Park
When you think about flies, you probably don’t think about descriptions like, “tremendous size and leg strength,” “potent saliva laced
The Centerville-Washington Park District is serious about providing the park experiences you want. The more we hear about what is
Are you looking for an easy outdoor activity to enjoy as summer winds down? Gather your family and friends for
In most plants, offspring grow from seeds. Flowers are a plant’s mechanism for producing those seeds. To do so, flowers
You may be familiar with the phrase “a snake in the grass,” an unflattering term for a sneaky person. In
On the heels of a $25,000 donation to the Centerville-Washington Park District’s (CWPD) new Yankee Park playground, the Centerville Noon
Jason Riley has been appointed to serve a three-year term on the Board of Park Commissioners of the Centerville-Washington Park
April and May are prime time for woodland wildflowers in Southwest Ohio. Among the dozens of species that bloom through
We are celebrating the new playground at Yankee Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 12 at 4:30
The Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) 2021 Annual Report is now available. Discover all of the exciting things that happened last
Spring is such a beautiful season. Color returns to the landscape, and birdsong fills the air. Even a late dose
The chatter is unmistakable. All winter long, the woods have been full of American red squirrels, Tamiasciurus hudsonicus. According to
As humans, we are accustomed to having a relatively constant, warm body temperature. Whether it’s the middle of summer or
New for 2022, Grant Park’s Kennard Nature Nook is available to rent on weekends beginning March 1. This woodland-themed building
The Centerville-Washington Park District maintains 20 soccer game fields, 18 baseball/softball diamonds, 2 football game fields, 2 lacrosse game fields,
This winter, the edges of the wood are rich with fruits. Wild grapes, eastern red cedar, crabapple, dogwood, honeysuckle, bittersweet,
It’s been a good year for Osage oranges (Maclura pomifera). Now, in mid-to late-autumn, the grapefruit-sized “monkey brains” (as Osage
Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) has announced its 2021 Annual Awards of Excellence winners. The Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD)
The parks of Southwest Ohio are home to two of the country’s smallest “warm-blooded” critters. Ruby-throated hummingbirds, Archilochus colubris, are
Sophia Wang started volunteering with the parks at the 2018 summer recreation camps. Since then, she has branched out into
In May 2021, The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park
Watch the classic movie Hocus Pocus under the stars! Quoting along with the movie is encouraged! Throughout the movie, we
In early August, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a working group of the United Nations, released their latest report.
In Greek mythology, Icarus attempted to escape from Crete by flying to the mainland, using wings that his father crafted
The Yankee Park playground has served the community well, but it is time for an upgrade! In July, the Centerville-Washington
Aidan Teserovitch, 19, and his mom, Denise, began volunteering with the Centerville-Washington Park District's bird nest monitoring program in 2017.
As the name implies, milkweeds – a group of plants in the genus Asclepias – are weedy plants. They are
The Centerville-Washington Park District maintains 20 soccer game fields, 18 baseball/softball diamonds, 2 football game fields, 2 lacrosse game fields,
The Yankee Park playground is getting an upgrade! The Centerville-Washington Park District is interested in learning which of the proposed
It’s the middle of summer; mosquitoes are buzzing, the nighttime chorus of crickets and katydids is picking up volume, and
Jeff Senney has been appointed to serve a three-year term on the Board of Park Commissioners of the Centerville-Washington Park
Birds’ nests serve a number of functions. One of those, of course, is to provide a secure place to lay
In some ways, frogs and toads (amphibians in the order Anura, meaning “no tail”) are visual creatures. Their eyes are
It was no ordinary year for any of us in 2020. Your Park District, like businesses, schools, cities and organizations,
Image: courtesy of Katja Schulz, Creative Commons I have lived in Dayton, OH, since 1986. This May and June, for
We are ready for another fun summer in the parks! Resident summer camp registration begins online Monday, April 12 at 10
Spring! It’s the season when robins and red-winged blackbirds regale us with song and, in Ohio, when Hinckley welcomes back
In late summer, at their colorful flowering peak, goldenrod (Solidago) flowers provide an important source of nectar for the late-season
The Centerville-Washington Park District Board of Commissioners has announced Kristen M. Marks will lead the organization as the new executive
Ohio Business Magazine awarded the Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) a 2021 Ohio Success Award. The award honors organizations across the
The Centerville-Washington Park District began work on the Grant Park master plan project in March 2020. Due to the COVID-19
Enjoy a one-mile candlelit stroll through beautiful Bill Yeck Park! We are excited to be hosting a special Valentine's Day
Squirrels are among the most recognizable local wildlife; they’re noisy, they’re active, and they always seem to be around. But
Did you know the Centerville-Washington Park District has 51 parks? The CWPD mascot, Owlexander, is taking a staycation this year
With the season of diminished daylight upon us, the shift from summer wildlife to winter wildlife is pretty much complete.
The Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) has announced Centerville-Washington Park District’s Arnie Biondo as their 2020 Professional of the Year.
Tara developed a love of nature while growing up on a plant nursery in New Carlisle. When she was 17,
Honeysuckle was introduced in the United States in the mid to late 1800s as an ornamental plant. It has since
Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) has announced its 2020 Annual Awards of Excellence winners. The Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD)
We have been lucky again this autumn, living as we do in the temperate forest biome of Ohio, to witness
Going nuts! A good year for walnuts — and squirrels. These days, every squirrel seems to have a nut in
Pleasant Hill Park has a new Little Free Library! Patrick Hansford designed the Little Free Library to resemble the iconic
Benches and trees are available for purchase and placement in any Centerville-Washington Park District park. They are often purchased to
The Centerville-Washington Park District is happy to see the return of fall sports in your parks. CWPD and your local
The Fairy & Gnome Festival was modified due to the current global health crisis. Coronavirus or not, the fairies and
We can all agree the summer of 2020 was a summer like no other. When summer camp registration day came
Lindsay, a 15-year-old homeschool sophomore, loves to spend time outdoors — doing just about anything! Some of her favorite hobbies
To ensure your fall issue of CWPD News & Events contains the most accurate information available, we have shortened our
Pack the family in the car, because it’s time for The Great Geocaching Adventure! Each week, beginning July 20, a
After two years, a popular hiking trail has reopened in Centerville-Washington Park District’s (CWPD) Grant Park. We closed the yellow
Your parks are a wonderful place to have family photos taken! However, please keep in mind that commercial activity, including
Video: 2020 National Gold Medal Award Finalist Video Submission. The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership
Discover a fun way to get together with your neighbors and their dogs this summer! In an effort to create
CWPD mascot Owlexander is ready for a summer of adventure! This year he wants to stay close to home and
Pelbrook Park, a 5.5-acre neighborhood park near the eastern edge of the City of Centerville, has been officially renamed Cloverbrook
Alex Pearl has been appointed to serve a three-year term on the Board of Park Commissioners of the Centerville-Washington Park
Thank you for your continued patience as staff awaited word from the State of Ohio on day camps reopening. We
Grant Park is a 189-acre natural area. Trails in the park lead along creeks and through meadow, forest, prairie and
Since we can’t gather with you all to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we have found a way
The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), administer
The Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) 2019 Annual Report is now available. Discover what exciting things happened last year in your
Parks remain open for your visits. We understand that a walk in the park, spending time in natural surroundings may
This is a difficult time for us all. We hope to help our community by encouraging outdoor activities that will
We have a brand new hiking experience for all ages! Grab a Grant Park Natural History Hike brochure at the
Join us all month long as we celebrate and honor our amazing planet with these fun, educational and earth-loving programs:
Actions around the country regarding mitigation of COVID-19 (coronavirus) have moved at a rapid pace. At this time, we have
The Great Lakes Park Training Institute (GLPTI) recognized the Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) for innovative park design at the Institute’s
Seventeen-year-old Centerville High School student Catherine Tollefson recently planted a Monarch Waystation at Holes Creek Park. She researched appropriate plants
Coyotes are found in all 88 of Ohio's counties. Coyote sightings in Centerville and Washington Township are somewhat rare, but
Simran is a senior at Centerville High School. At school she participates in Science Olympiad — growing her love of
Rally your family and neighbors to spruce up your neighborhood park this spring! Get to know your neighbors and show
UPDATE AS OF 3.27.2020: The selection of a new commissioner has been postponed due to the COVID-19 health crisis. David
2019 Butterfly Survey Results 2019 was the Centerville-Washington Park District's 9th year documenting butterflies in Grant Park! All results are
At 23, Bill Keegans left his home in Scotland and emigrated to Australia. As a software developer, Bill was working
Julianne is in 9th grade and has been involved in park programs since kindergarten! She’s the youngest of five children
John is a life-long resident of the Dayton area, who graduated from Fairview High School and attended Wright State University.
The Centerville-Washington Park District initiated a Bill Yeck Park trail master plan as a priority from the CWPD 2016-2019 Strategic
Since the 1960s, the Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) park maintenance and operations staff has worked out of the same small
Get ready to explore! Attend Centerville-Washington Park District Tools to Trek programs to earn a FREE Trek Pack! Print a
Jeremy is an eighth grader at Magsig Middle School in Centerville. He has been enjoying park programs for many years.
The Park District's mission is to deliver fun, healthy and outstanding park experiences. We recognize that doesn't always come in
In the fall of 2018, the Centerville-Washington Park District embarked on an effort to get neighbor input and opinion about
Once again Owlexander is ready for a summer full of adventure! Will you take him with you? Color Owlexander in,
Discover a fun way to get together with your neighbors and their dogs this summer! In an effort to create
Tammi Eslinger has been a Centerville resident for nearly 25 years. The wife of an Air Force officer and a
In late April, the Park District officially took ownership of the Hithergreen site! The property is now owned by the
Food Allergy Awareness Week is May 12 - 19, 2019. Help make playgrounds a safe place to play for children
Katie is a sophomore at Centerville High School. Volunteering with some of her closest friends, her favorite part is meeting
The Wright Brothers District of the Boy Scouts of America recently recognized the Centerville-Washington Park District as their Outstanding Organization
Regular nature hikes strengthen the heart, lungs, muscles and mind. The Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) designed the Friends and Family
Joe first volunteered with CWPD in 2004 as a founding member of the Creating Community Connections task force. The task
The Centerville-Washington Park District is now accepting applications for part-time, seasonal employment! Summer program staff can work at Hidden Meadows
Hayley is a senior at Centerville High School. Outside of school, she spends time playing soccer and volunteering for the
Centerville and Washington Township residents will soon have a new park to enjoy! The nearly 15-acre parcel of land is
Tom’s love of nature started developing when his parents bought a 245-acre dairy farm. Tom and his brother worked side
Boy Scouts Evan Jones and Chandler Wilson recently completed projects with the Centerville-Washington Park District to earn Eagle Scout badges,
Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) has announced its 2018 Annual Awards of Excellence winners. The Centerville-Washington Park District won
Votes were counted on November 12 at 4:30 p.m. Congratulations to our winner, Oakley! You will see Oakley on the
A new system is in place to improve your online program registration and shelter reservation experiences! Prior to winter program
The Hithergreen Strummers are a Mountain/Lap Dulcimer group. This talented group of musicians has generously shared their talents with CWPD
Alex has been an active community volunteer since his family arrived in Dayton more than 30 years ago. He became
Centerville-Washington Township’s five public entities have joined together to introduce the “We Support Safe Communities” program as a way to
Over the last decade, the emerald ash borer (EAB) has become the most destructive forest pest seen in North America.
Bill Yeck Park is a 194-acre natural area along 1.75 miles of Sugar Creek. The park is treasured by hikers,
Harry was a special education teacher for 39 years before his retirement in 2013. He has been married for 37
Megan is a student at Oakwood High School. She first became interested in nature through photography and exploring the woods.
 School is out, summer is here and adventure awaits -- all right here in your community's BIG backyard! Get
Owlexander is ready for a summer vacation! Will you take him with you? Color Owlexander in, cut him out and
The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), recently
National ParkRx Day is Sunday, April 29. This growing movement encourages everyone to see park visits as important to health and
National ParkRx Day is Sunday, April 29. This growing movement encourages everyone to see park visits as important to health and
National ParkRx Day is Sunday, April 29. This growing movement encourages everyone to see park visits as important to health and
National ParkRx Day is Sunday, April 29. This growing movement encourages everyone to see park visits as important to health and
Forest Field Park has been a site for exciting improvements over the past year, including a paved walking path, gravel
After teaching English for 34 years, Wendy retired from Tecumseh High School and began her career as a volunteer. She
The Centerville-Washington Park District is celebrating the addition of the fourth Little Free Library within your park system. A Little Free
For the fourth year in a row, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is collaborating with The Walt Disney
Pollinators, most often honey bees, are responsible for one in every three bites of food we take! The loss of
2017 was a busy year! In November, you passed a 10-year park operating levy with the highest YES vote in
Due to forecasted thunderstorms on April 14, the Amazing Race has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 7. The CWPD Amazing
A class lesson on ecosystems inspired a fifth-grade Destination Imagination team from Weller Elementary School into action. The students learned
Youth Volunteer Lane Schnell was an immense help to CWPD this past summer, volunteering her time at Hidden Meadows Day
A section of the Grant Park yellow trail has been temporarily CLOSED to travel due to the accelerated rate of
Do you have what it takes to be a ninja warrior? We are partnering with Ninja Obstacle Parties and Centerville
Your Centerville-Washington Park Board is serious about providing the park and recreation opportunities you want. In 2015, a large sampling
Jeanne developed an appreciation for nature as a child. She is the youngest of five children who were able to
Your Centerville-Washington Park Board is serious about providing the park and recreation opportunities you want. In 2015, a large sampling
Your Centerville-Washington Park Board is serious about providing the park and recreation opportunities you want. In 2015, a large sampling
Following the direction of the 2014 levy approved by voters, the Centerville-Washington Park District is systematically replacing older playgrounds. We
Hannah is a busy freshman at Centerville High School. In between studies and babysitting, she finds time to volunteer for
Your Centerville-Washington Park Board is serious about providing the park and recreation opportunities you want. In 2015, a large sampling
Bill Yeck Park has been named a "Best in Ohio Connect to Nature Site" by Miami Valley Leave No Child
Community-directed improvements are coming to Forest Field Park! A favorite site for hikers, picnickers and tennis players, the 44-acre community
Your Centerville-Washington Park Board is serious about providing the park and recreation opportunities you want. In 2015, a large sampling
Introduced to the community in March 2017, the CWPD Rocks Facebook group has reached 1,000 members! Celebrate with us! We've
Your Centerville-Washington Park Board is serious about providing the park and recreation opportunities you want. In 2015, a large sampling
Fourteen-year-old Alter High School student Lauren Shenk is making a difference! Today Lauren donated a Little Free Library to Robert
Your Centerville-Washington Park Board is serious about providing the park and recreation opportunities you want. In 2015, a large sampling
The Centerville-Washington Park District teamed up with youth athletic organizations in the community to provide AED (automated external defibrillators) stations
The Park District, the Centerville Noon Optimist Club and the Washington-Centerville Public Library are excited to be co-sponsoring the second
This BIG chair is going on a tour of your 50 parks! (Because sometimes you just need to sit down,
Your Centerville-Washington Park Board is serious about providing the park and recreation opportunities you want. In 2015, a large sampling
School outreach is an important community role for the Centerville-Washington Park District. Our naturalist is in high demand for classroom
The Iron Horse Park playground has served the community long and well, but it is ready for an upgrade! Following
Your Centerville-Washington Park Board is serious about providing the park and recreation opportunities you want. In 2015, a large sampling
Washington Township resident Leslie Jeannet’s artistic talent earned her a new 55-gallon rain barrel! This summer, we invited the community
Your Centerville-Washington Park Board is serious about providing the park and recreation opportunities you want. In 2015, a large sampling
Volunteering runs in the Gonzalez family. Maribeth is no exception, having contributed a  whopping 225 hours of service to the
Exciting things are happening in your parks! The newly acquired extension of Pleasant Hill Park will remain largely undeveloped as
Your Centerville-Washington Park Board is serious about providing the park and recreation opportunities you want. In 2015, a large sampling
At the June 12 meeting of the Centerville-Washington Park District Board of Commissioners, a resolution was passed to place a
The Centerville-Washington Park District is teaming up with youth athletic organizations in the community to provide AED (automated external defibrillators)
Julia spent 30 years of civil service at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, serving in the Air Force Research Laboratories
Win a 55-gallon rain barrel by using your artistic talent! The Centerville-Washington Park District has a rain barrel to install
Nathan is a junior at Centerville High School. He has lived in Centerville almost his entire life, moving here when
Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) and Montgomery County Animal Resource Center (MCARC) are teaming up to remind local park visitors about
There's a new treasure-hunting experience in your parks created to make you smile! We've been busy painting rocks and hiding
The Centerville-Washington Park District has acquired another high-quality natural habitat for residents to enjoy. The 6.7-acre parcel of land is
The Centerville-Washington Park District staff plants mature size trees each year to help replace trees that have been lost due
The word “hardworking” perfectly describes this Centerville resident! A graduate of the University of Dayton with a B.S. in Criminal
Forestry activity for the removal of ash trees infested by the emerald ash borer (EAB) will continue throughout the winter
We hosted a free community appreciation event Saturday, October 22, to celebrate the grand opening of your newest community park,
Visit a new park feature! Hike the Schoolhouse Park path with Owlexander, the Park District mascot, and his woodland friends.
Centerville-Washington Park District acquires Zengel Pleasant Hill Property The Centerville-Washington Park District has acquired another high-quality natural habitat for residents
The sport of pickleball has been steadily gaining popularity in the greater Dayton area. A cross between tennis, table tennis
Donnybrook Park is home to a unique feature – it contains the only known fen in the Centerville/Washington Township area!
Pollinators, most often honey bees, are responsible for one in every three bites of food we take! The loss of
It's time to change up your playground routine and visit a park you haven't explored! Beechwood Springs, Rosewood and Wagon
Exciting improvements are in the works for Forest Field Park! Public planning sessions were held in February to receive community
A Geocaching Adventure Challenge The Centerville-Washington Park District is celebrating the start of spring with an exciting geocaching adventure challenge
The Centerville-Washington Park District recently received close to $24,000 in grant money from the Ohio Division of Natural Resources Division
Brothers Owen (17) and Gavin (16) Gonzalez were recently selected for the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association’s (OPRA) “Outstanding Youth
The Penbrooke Garden Club recently generously donated $1,350 to the Centerville-Washington Park District! The money has been earmarked to fund
The dog park currently features two fenced-in areas of approximately one acre each — one area for dogs under 35
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an ash tree-killing insect from Asia, was first identified in Ohio in 2003. The pest has
American Ramp Company has been contracted to design and build an addition to the skatepark at Oak Creek South Park.
We are pleased to announce the addition of a Little Free Library at Schoolhouse Park. This Little Free Library is
The Montgomery County Solid Waste Division awarded the Centerville-Washington Park District a 2014 Buy Recycled Grant. The Park District received
The landscape was changing quickly while contractors were hard at work improving several parks for your increased enjoyment. A hard