mating damselflies

One Picture, So Many Questions

What are these animals? This is a pair of stream bluet damselflies, Enallagma exsulans, a common species found in every Ohio county. Damselflies, along with dragonflies, make up the insect order Odonata (so, to enthusiasts, they are called odonates, or…

two boys race down an inflatable slide

9th Annual BIG Backyard Party!

Join the fun on Saturday, July 26 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…

two-lined salamander

Who Needs Lungs Anyhow?

There’s no more relaxing way to spend a summer day than creekin’. Wander down a local creek and you’re sure to scare up a variety of critters: minnows and darters swim off to undisturbed waters, crayfish skitter under the nearest…

Are You up to the Challenge?

We’ll post challenges on our Facebook page throughout the summer months. Complete eight out of ten posted pop-up park challenges and win a $20 Whit’s Frozen Custard gift card! In addition, each winner will be entered into a grand prize drawing! (One…

CWPD Commissioner Greg Stephens

New Park Commissioner Appointed

Gregory Stephens has been appointed to serve a three-year term on the Board of Park Commissioners of the Centerville-Washington Park District. He will begin his first year of appointment as the Secretary of the Board. Mr. Stephens is the 20th…

YoGlow

Free YoGlow Event

Method Yoga Studio owner and instructor Megan Lees will lead YoGlow, a free outdoor evening yoga class, at Forest Field Park on Friday, June 6 from 9 – 10 p.m. We will provide glow bracelets for all participants to wear! This…

Wildflowers at Bill Yeck Park

Summer Program Registration

Online registration for summer programs begins Monday, May 12 at 10 a.m. for Centerville and Washington Township residents. Online nonresident registration begins Monday, May 19 at 10 a.m. Summer camp registration began in April. You do not need to wait until…