Ommmmm … Method Yoga‘s Megan Lees will lead this outdoor yoga class from 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. on Friday, September 4 in the peaceful Forest Field Park setting. We will provide glow bracelets for all participants to wear! This yoga…
Business and Civic Leader Breakfast
Legacy and Landscapes: Business and Civic Leader Breakfast Featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. David L. Goldstein, Emeritus Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Wright State University Wednesday, September 23, 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook, 6588 McEwen Rd. For…
My Swallowtail Teachers
Ohio’s half-dozen swallowtail butterfly species — black, giant, pipevine, spicebush, tiger, and zebra — are large, showy, and beautiful. But if we step back from their visual appeal, the group also provides a platform for exploring many facets of biology.…
Fall Newsletter and Registration Information
It’s time to plan your fall adventures! For Centerville and Washington Township residents, online registration opens Monday, August 10, at 10 a.m. Nonresident online registration begins one week later on Monday, August 17, at 10 a.m. Phone and in-person registration…
A Box of Tree Swallows
In the famous opening scene of Forrest Gump, a mostly-white feather floats down from the sky to land at Forrest’s feet. If that feather were, instead, to float down toward one of our local summer meadows, it might well never…
Finding Unique Ways to Explore Ohio’s Natural Resources
The Centerville-Washington Park District’s mission is to deliver fun, healthy, and outstanding park experiences that connect the community with the outdoors. Helping residents explore their community’s BIG backyard while developing an appreciation for local natural resources is at the heart…
The Big Dink: A Summer Court Social at Activity Center Park
The Centerville-Washington Park District and Foundation for Centerville-Washington Parks are teaming up for an evening of dinks, drinks* and BIG designs on Wednesday, July 1, from 6 – 8 pm! The six pickleball courts at Activity Center Park have served…
Scattered Reflections on How to be Purple
Violet, lilac, lavender, orchid, mauve: all names for shades of the color purple, and all named for flowers (mauve from the French word for mallow). That etymology reflects both the relative commonness and the beauty of purple flowers. “Purpleness” in…
Connecting Literacy with Nature in Your CWPD Parks
With 51 parks, the Centerville-Washington Park District is your opportunity to explore your community’s BIG backyard and all the amenities offered throughout your township. Within several CWPD parks, exploring your BIG backyard can be just the start of taking a…
Are You Up to the Challenge?
Our Summer Pop-Up Park Challenge is here! 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…