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Bats in the Beech Tree
Bats in the Beech Tree With the arrival of April, lots of animal migrants are returning north to Ohio from their wintering grounds. In the tops of sycamore trees, yellow-throated warblers sing and flash their colors. Out in the wetlands,…
Summer Camp Registration
Centerville-Washington Park District 2025 summer camp registration begins on Monday, April 14 at 10 a.m. for residents of Centerville and Washington Township. Nonresidents may register beginning April 21 at 10 a.m. To improve your camp registration experience, we recommend you…
Blackbirds Announce Spring!
Waiting for this moment: blackbirds announce spring Spring is coming; the signs are all around! Robins have emerged from the forest and are plucking worms from lawns and fields. Back in the woods, the year’s first wildflowers, like harbinger-of-spring and…
Highlights from 2024 in the CWPD Annual Report
The Centerville-Washington Park District’s 2024 Annual Report is available. From unforgettable events to park upgrades, there’s much to celebrate! Want to learn even more? Reach out to us at 937-433-5155 or mail@cwpd.org. We’re looking forward to another exciting year in…
Punctuating winter—with butterflies!
It’s midwinter and, as I write this, temperatures are predicted to remain below freezing for the January week ahead. Not a great time to go out looking for butterflies! Chances are, though, that the remaining weeks of winter will include…
Spring Program Registration
Online registration for Centerville-Washington Park District 2025 spring programs begins Monday, February 10 at 10 a.m. for Centerville and Washington Township residents. Online nonresident registration begins Monday, February 17 at 10 a.m. Phone and in-person registration begin one day later…
I Wuff You Valentine Hike
UPDATE: Unfortunately, this event has been canceled due to inclement weather. We were looking forward to welcoming you and your dog(s) to this event and are sad to announce this cancellation. We hope to see you at our spring dog…
Become a Park Commissioner
The Park Board will seat a new commissioner in May 2025. Commissioner Jason Riley will step down after completing a three-year term. Serving on the Centerville-Washington Park District Board of Commissioners is a rewarding way to contribute to the quality…
Lessons on Aging
As time goes by: Lessons on aging from the birds and the bees While changing over the calendar from 2024 to 2025, it’s only natural that thoughts turn to the passage of time and the advancement of years. Aging and…