Celebrate the end of summer with a free sundae at the Smith House on Sunday, August 25 from 2 – 4 pm! Enjoy a relaxing summer afternoon with yard games, live music and a guided hike to admire the wildflowers.…
Thistles: Spiny, weedy—but invaluable
Complete the sentence, “Thistles are _______.” Weeds? Prickly? Bothersome? Invasive? A lot of the obvious choices to fill in that blank carry a negative connotation. And there are good reasons for all of those choices! Yet thistles also have substantial…
A National Dog Day Celebration!
In honor of National Dog Day, we are hosting a paw-ty like no other at Oak Grove Park‘s Dog Park on Friday, August 23. From 6 to 9 p.m., join us for an unforgettable evening of fun activities, a photo…
Ratatouille Movie Party in the Park
Join us on Saturday, August 17 for a movie party in Forest Field Park featuring a wholesome screening of Ratatouille, a 2007 animated comedy-adventure from Pixar Animation Studios! The night will begin at 7 p.m. with an appetizer of good…
Bubble-palooza!
Are you ready for a fun run with bubbles everywhere? Join us Saturday, August 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Forest Field Park! Learn where you can spot bubbles in nature as you stop by stations with ……
Sprayground Grand Reopening!
Join us Friday, July 19 from 11 am to noon for a ribbon cutting, refreshments and fun water play as we celebrate the reopening of the sprayground at Activity Center Park! The renovation, sponsored by Dayton Children’s Hospital, was designed…
Grant Park Trail Work Underway
The Centerville-Washington Park District began work on a Grant Park master plan project in March 2020 and the Park Board adopted the plan in January 2021. Based on collective input from the community and in collaboration with park staff, the…
The Buzz About Bumble Bees
As pollinators of both crop species and wildflowers, bees are critical elements of Ohio’s economy and natural landscape. Our most familiar bees surely are honeybees, which were imported from Europe in the 1600s. However, Ohio also is home to more…
8th Annual BIG Backyard Party!
Join the fun on Saturday, July 27 at Oak Grove Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day will be filled with hands-on activities all ages and abilities can enjoy. Activities will include inflatables, fishing, archery, field games, and…
Universal Changing Table New to Activity Center Park
Universal changing tables are designed to support older children and adults with developmental disabilities, medical conditions, or other special needs that require incontinence care. These tables provide a private, safe and dignified space for individuals to manage their personal hygiene needs.…