The Ohio Parks and Recreation Association’s (OPRA) has announced Centerville-Washington Park District’s Operation Manager Ken Carter as their 2024 Professional of the Year. Carter has been a driving force behind the success of the Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) for 28…
The Winter Pop-Up Park Challenge
Are you up to the challenge? The Pop-Up Park Challenge is back for more winter-themed fun! Beginning Monday, December 2, we’ll post challenges on our Facebook page. Complete 8 out of 10 posted pop-up park challenges on your own or…
The Ugly Sweater ‘Oh What Fun’ Run
Friday, December 20 is National Ugly Sweater Day! But, don’t put your ugly sweater away! Join us the next day, Saturday, December 21, at Forest Field Park for a fun run inspired by one of the most “fashionable” parts of…
Recycle Your Holiday Lights
Don’t let broken or unwanted lights dim your holiday spirit–participate in the Cohen Holiday Lights Recycling Drive! The Centerville-Washington Park District has six collection locations. From December 1 to February 1, drop off unwanted string lights at one of six…
Luminary Walk at Bill Yeck Park
Enjoy a one-mile candlelit stroll through the beautiful nature park! We are hosting the annual Luminary Walk on Friday, December 13 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Bill Yeck Park, a 194-acre nature park located on E. Centerville Station Road.…
Project VIPR
We have started a new volunteer initiative — Project VIPR: Volunteer Invasive Plant Response! Invasive plant species impact our native habitats. They out-compete native species, significantly damaging park aesthetics, native plant growth and animal habitats. Project VIPR aims to clear…
Red Hot: Dragonflies on the Rocks
For any animal, the temperature of its body matters. Bodily functions depend on chemical processes that are temperature-sensitive and on enzymes whose functions vary with temperature. For many simple systems, chemical reactions proceed more quickly at higher temperatures. For biological…