It’s November, and Ohio’s migratory summer-breeding birds have left the state. That list of migrants includes the turkey vulture, which, as recently as a few decades ago, was southwest Ohio’s only vulture species. November used to be the beginning of…
Since 2017, Katy Lucas, Environmental Education Supervisor at the Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD), has been a driving force in advancing environmental education across the region. In recognition of her outstanding work, Katy has been honored by the Ohio Division of…
Online registration for winter programs begins Monday, November 10 at 10:00 a.m. for Centerville and Washington Township residents. Online nonresident registration will begin one week later on Monday, November 17 at 10:00 a.m. Phone registration begins one day later than…
Gobble up some Thanksgiving fun at the Great Turkey Trek! We need your help during this Thanksgiving adventure! Help us find ‘missing’ turkeys along a scenic walk or hike on Saturday, November 22 at Forest Field and Bill Yeck Parks!…
Show off your park pride this Halloween! We’ve created two free pumpkin carving templates featuring our favorite feathered friend, Owlexander, and the Centerville-Washington Park District tree logo. Whether you’re hosting a fall gathering, decorating your porch or participating in a…
Family-Friendly Event Combines Conservation, Creativity and Fun The Centerville-Washington Park District invites community members to roll up their sleeves for a fun, hands-on conservation effort at Grant Park! Join us for the Honeysuckle Homestead on Saturday, October 25, from 10:30…
It’s probably fair to say that, despite our fondness and admiration for the title character from Charlotte’s Web, most people are happy to keep spiders at a distance for most of the year. But now it’s October, and, for a…
Thanks to a generous $5,000 donation from the Centerville Noon Optimist Club, the Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) has installed a universal changing table in the family restroom at Oak Grove Park’s Noon Optimist Shelter. The donation covered approximately 40% of…
There’s no mistaking a praying mantis! Praying mantises are named for the front-facing, folded forelegs that give the appearance of an animal in prayer. Really, though, the series of spikes along those “arms”, along with their lightning-fast movements, are a…
This movie party is sure to be one wild adventure! Our night will begin at 6:30 p.m. with games, crafts, activities and more to unleash your family’s wild side! The Family Spoon food truck and Sweet P’s popsicle cart will…