Flowering plants (angiosperms; as opposed to other land plants like evergreens, ferns, and mosses) are characterized by flowers that produce seeds encapsulated within a fruit. Those flowers provide the beautiful displays of color that adorn our parkland woods and meadows…
On Tuesday, July 16, 2025, the Centerville-Washington Park District held a dedication ceremony to recognize the completion of two new bridges at Grant Park. The bridges will benefit students from the two neighboring schools (Normandy Elementary School and Watts Middle…
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…
The Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) is proud to announce the installation of three new communication boards at playgrounds across the district, all made possible through generous support from community partners. These colorful, symbol-based boards are now available at Activity Center…
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…
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…
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…
Red, orange, yellow, green, blue….INDIGO. What is that color, the “I” in ROYGBIV? According to Wikipedia, ”indigo” might refer to a number of hues in the range from blue to violet. But if you look at the jazzy birds singing…
Two new Level II electric vehicle (EV) charging stations have been installed at Centerville-Washington Park District’s Forest Field and Oak Grove Parks, expanding public access to sustainable transportation infrastructure in the region. These installations are part of a broader regional initiative…
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