FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: May 6, 2026

Contact: Carrie Dittman, Centerville-Washington Park District, cdittman@cwpd.org

The Great Garden Race Debuts at Oak Creek South Park

CENTERVILLE, OH: Join the Centerville-Washington Park District for an adventure in gardening at The Great Garden Race, happening Saturday, May 16, at Oak Creek South Park. This free family-friendly event will have participants racing from station to station around a 0.4-mile loop, compiling all the elements of a miniature garden. Designed for participants of all ages, the seed starter stations are recommended for ages 4 – 10. The event runs from 9:00 until 10:30 a.m.

This event is part of the Centerville-Washington Park District’s Tools to Trek program, promoting active outdoor adventures for families.

Oak Creek South Park is located at 790 Miamisburg-Centerville Road (State Route 725). The park features a popular playground, a skatepark and indoor restrooms.

Ready to run? Register online at cwpd.org.

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The Centerville-Washington Park District operates eight community parks, 11 nature parks and 32 neighborhood parks encompassing more than 1,060 acres in Centerville and Washington Township. For more information about the Centerville-Washington Park District, please call (937) 433-5155 or visit cwpd.org.­­­­