The Centerville-Washington Park District’s 2024 Annual Report is available. From unforgettable events to park upgrades, there’s much to celebrate! Want to learn even more? Reach out to us at 937-433-5155 or mail@cwpd.org. We’re looking forward to another exciting year in…
It’s midwinter and, as I write this, temperatures are predicted to remain below freezing for the January week ahead. Not a great time to go out looking for butterflies! Chances are, though, that the remaining weeks of winter will include…
Online registration for Centerville-Washington Park District 2025 spring programs begins Monday, February 10 at 10 a.m. for Centerville and Washington Township residents. Online nonresident registration begins Monday, February 17 at 10 a.m. Phone and in-person registration begin one day later…
The Park Board will seat a new commissioner in May 2025. Commissioner Jason Riley will step down after completing a three-year term. Serving on the Centerville-Washington Park District Board of Commissioners is a rewarding way to contribute to the quality…
As time goes by: Lessons on aging from the birds and the bees While changing over the calendar from 2024 to 2025, it’s only natural that thoughts turn to the passage of time and the advancement of years. Aging and…
Perfect for birthday parties, graduation parties, family reunions and more, large group shelters are available in eight of the Centerville-Washington Park District community parks. Reservations for the 2025 calendar year may be made beginning at noon on Thursday, January 2. …
From its name, one might reasonably expect that the Carolina wren — Thryothorus ludovicianus — is a bird of the south. That’s certainly true in part; Carolina wrens are common in the Carolinas and across the southeastern US. However, these…
The Ohio Parks and Recreation Association’s (OPRA) has announced Centerville-Washington Park District’s Operation Manager Ken Carter as their 2024 Professional of the Year. Carter has been a driving force behind the success of the Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) for 28…
We have started a new volunteer initiative — Project VIPR: Volunteer Invasive Plant Response! Invasive plant species impact our native habitats. They out-compete native species, significantly damaging park aesthetics, native plant growth and animal habitats. Project VIPR aims to clear…
For any animal, the temperature of its body matters. Bodily functions depend on chemical processes that are temperature-sensitive and on enzymes whose functions vary with temperature. For many simple systems, chemical reactions proceed more quickly at higher temperatures. For biological…