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!…
Carve Out Some Fun with CWPD Pumpkin Templates
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…
Lend a Helping Hand at the Honeysuckle Homestead
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…
Hound Hike
UPDATE: Unfortunately, this event has been canceled due to inclement weather. Join us Sunday, October 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. to test your dog’s sense of smell! For dogs, 20 minutes of exploring novel scents has the same enrichment…
The Terrific, Radiant, Humble Garden Spider
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…
Centerville Noon Optimist Club Donation Funds Universal Changing Table at Oak Grove Park
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…
Predator-pray: The Carolina Mantis
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…
The Wild Robot Movie Party
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…
Business and Civic Leader Breakfast
Great Parks, Great Community: Business and Civic Leader Breakfast Tuesday, October 7, 8:15 – 9:30 a.m. Activity Center Park, Community Room, 221 N. Main St. Start your day with connection and insight! Join community leaders, business owners and local stakeholders to…
Fairy & Gnome Home Festival
Our popular Fairy & Gnome Home Festival returns to Bill Yeck Park on Saturday, September 6, from 1 – 3 PM! Celebrate your child’s imagination and creativity. Build a fairy and gnome home out of natural materials for these woodland…