FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 2, 2026
Contact: Carrie Dittman, Marketing & Communications Manager, Centerville-Washington Park District, cdittman@cwpd.org
Teddy Bear Picnic Returns to Bill Yeck Park for a Sweet Spring Evening
CENTERVILLE, OH: The Centerville-Washington Park District will be hosting its 4th Teddy Bear Picnic in the Park on Friday, April 10, 2026. Families are invited to enjoy a sweet spring evening from 4–5:30 p.m. at Bill Yeck Park’s Smith House entrance (2230 E. Centerville Station Rd.).
Children of all ages are encouraged to bring their favorite stuffed animal for an evening of crafts, games and a scavenger hunt. Participants will make matching friendship bracelets with their stuffed friends and take them along on a nature scavenger hunt around the Smith House grounds.
Families are welcome to bring dinner or enjoy the light refreshments provided while relaxing together on the lawn.
Registration is requested. Registered participants will receive a notification if the event must be canceled due to inclement weather. Register online or call 937-433-5155.
No pets, please.
Allergens may be present in some refreshments and in food brought by other participants.
Celebrate your favorite stuffed friends and enjoy a fun spring evening in the park!
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The Centerville-Washington Park District operates eight community parks, nine nature parks, and 34 neighborhood parks encompassing more than 1,060 acres in Centerville and Washington Township.