FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 30, 2026
Contact: Carrie Dittman, Marketing & Communications Manager, Centerville-Washington Park District, cdittman@cwpd.org
Get Outta the Swamp and into the Park for a Shrek Movie Party!
CENTERVILLE, OH: Even an ogre would have fun! The Centerville-Washington Park District is hosting a spring Movie Party in the Park on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Starting at 7:00 p.m., they will kick off the adventure with games, crafts and live donkey visitors from Learning Tree Farm! At sunset, settle in for a showing of 2001’s classic hit, Shrek! This free event is appropriate for all ages and takes place at Yankee Park.
Enjoy a tasty dinner from Claybourne Grille, a dessert by Ginny’s Philly Water Ice, or bring a picnic dinner. Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket!
Registration is not required for this event. Registered participants will receive a cancellation notice if necessary due to inclement weather. A rain date is scheduled for Saturday, May 16. Sign up online at cwpd.org or call 937-433-5155 to register.
This event is possible thanks to a generous sponsorship by Dayton Children’s Hospital. Yankee Park is located at 7500 Yankee St.
Please note that the playground closes at dark.
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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.