Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) has announced its 2020 Annual Awards of Excellence winners. The Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) won a second-place award in the capital improvements project category (up to $1M) for the newest addition to the district,…
We have been lucky again this autumn, living as we do in the temperate forest biome of Ohio, to witness one of nature’s spectacles, as summer’s green leaves turn to red, orange, and yellow. Now, as the weather cools, those…
Going nuts! A good year for walnuts — and squirrels. These days, every squirrel seems to have a nut in its mouth. And if you walk in the woods, it’s hard not to notice the crunch of acorns underfoot, or…
Pleasant Hill Park has a new Little Free Library! Patrick Hansford designed the Little Free Library to resemble the iconic sunscreen at Woodbourne Library. It was a gift from the Friends of Washington-Centerville Public Library to honor the contributions made…
Benches and trees are available for purchase and placement in any Centerville-Washington Park District park. They are often purchased to commemorate a person, group or event – such as an outstanding achievement, a birthday, an anniversary or the life of…
The Centerville-Washington Park District is happy to see the return of fall sports in your parks. CWPD and your local athletic organizations are closely following the guidelines set forth by the State of Ohio. Written approval is required for any…
The Fairy & Gnome Festival was modified due to the current global health crisis. Coronavirus or not, the fairies and gnomes still needed someone to build their homes! Therefore, families who pre-registered for the Fairy & Gnome-O-Rama picked up a…
We can all agree the summer of 2020 was a summer like no other. When summer camp registration day came around in mid-April, the State of Ohio was still under a Stay at Home order and the future of camps…
Lindsay, a 15-year-old homeschool sophomore, loves to spend time outdoors — doing just about anything! Some of her favorite hobbies include hammocking, hiking, bike riding, tree climbing, frog catching and reading. When not outdoors, you will find Lindsay refining her…
To ensure your fall issue of CWPD News & Events contains the most accurate information available, we have shortened our program planning timeline. This allowed time to plan with the most recent health guidelines in mind. Therefore, your quarterly issue…