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,…
Tree and Bench Dedications Discounted for Remainder of 2020
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…
CWPD Ends Summer with a Successful Camp Season
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…
Commercial Photography Permits
Your parks are a wonderful place to have family photos taken! However, please keep in mind that commercial activity, including commercial photography, is not permitted on public land. Photography is considered a commercial activity if the photographer receives any payment…
CWPD a Finalist for National Gold Medal Award
Video: 2020 National Gold Medal Award Finalist Video Submission. The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), recently announced the Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) as a finalist for the…
New Park Commissioner Appointed
Alex Pearl has been appointed to serve a three-year term on the Board of Park Commissioners of the Centerville-Washington Park District. He will begin his first year of appointment as the Secretary of the Board. Mr. Pearl is the 17th…
2020 National Gold Medal Award Application
The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), administer the National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. Founded in 1965, the Gold Medal Awards program…
2019 CWPD Annual Report
The Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) 2019 Annual Report is now available. Discover what exciting things happened last year in your community’s BIG backyard! And, get a sneak preview of future plans! 2019 Annual Report (PDF) >
Forest Field recognized for cutting-edge design
The Great Lakes Park Training Institute (GLPTI) recognized the Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) for innovative park design at the Institute’s awards ceremony on February 25, 2020. The Institute presents the annual award in recognition of park facilities and programs completed…
Our Coyote Neighbors
Coyotes are found in all 88 of Ohio’s counties. Coyote sightings in Centerville and Washington Township are somewhat rare, but when someone sees one, you are likely to hear all about it! At first glance, you might think you are…