Hithergreen Strummers at Fairy & Gnome Home Festival

Hithergreen Strummers

The Hithergreen Strummers are a Mountain/Lap Dulcimer group. This talented group of musicians has generously shared their talents with CWPD at events such as Fairy & Gnome Home Festival and the annual Luminary Walk, much to the delight of program…

Centerville-Washington Park District volunteer Alex Pearl

Alex Pearl

Alex has been an active community volunteer since his family arrived in Dayton more than 30 years ago. He became an official volunteer with the Centerville-Washington Park District in 2011, after retirement from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections…

We support safe communities.

Community Joins Together for Safety

Centerville-Washington Township’s five public entities have joined together to introduce the “We Support Safe Communities” program as a way to promote safe schools. The community-wide initiative will kick-off at the Centerville vs. Alter football game, which is scheduled for 7…

Loren Lorenzo carves a fox into a tree at Black Oak Park

Ash Tree-cycling

Over the last decade, the emerald ash borer (EAB) has become the most destructive forest pest seen in North America. Unfortunately, our community’s tree canopy has been severely impacted. The Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) has lost over 4,000 trees, with…

three trail runners at Bill Yeck Park

Bill Yeck Park User Survey

Bill Yeck Park is a 194-acre natural area along 1.75 miles of Sugar Creek. The park is treasured by hikers, bird watchers and nature enthusiasts. We are preparing a new master plan for the park! At this first stage in…

CWPD Volunteer Harry Barnes instructing archery

Harry Barnes

Harry was a special education teacher for 39 years before his retirement in 2013. He has been married for 37 years and is a proud father of two. His son, Eric, is an architect in Chicago and his daughter, Hilary,…

Centerville-Washington Park District volunteer Megan Perry

Megan Perry

Megan is a student at Oakwood High School. She first became interested in nature through photography and exploring the woods. This passion led her to enroll in Centerville High School’s environmental science class. Because of this class, she plans on…

small traveling Owlexander

Traveling Owlexander!

Owlexander is ready for a summer vacation! Will you take him with you? Color Owlexander in, cut him out and bring him along on your summer travels! Send the Centerville-Washington Park District a photo of him at your vacation destination.…