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…
BIG Backyard Party
The 10th annual BIG Backyard Party is here on Saturday, July 25! Join us from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Park for an afternoon full of hands-on activities all ages and abilities can enjoy. Activities will include…
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…
Sunday Sundaes: An Americana Kick Off
Kick off red, white and blue week on Sunday, June 28 with a free sundae at the Smith House at Bill Yeck Park! From 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., enjoy a relaxing summer afternoon with refreshments, yard games and themed crafts.…
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…
That’s How We Roll Summer Fun Run
Bring out your favorite set of (non-motorized) tires to Iron Horse Park for this Fun Run on wheels! Big wheels, wagons, bikes, strollers, wheelchairs, scooters and more will zoom around the paved loop from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Fun facts…
Activity Center Park Sprayground Opening Day
The sprayground will open for the 2026 season on Friday, May 22! The sprayground is open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. It will remain open through Labor Day weekend. An all-access playground is adjacent to…