We hosted a free community appreciation event Saturday, October 22, to celebrate the grand opening of your newest community park, Robert F. Mays Park. The BIG Backyard Party featured lacrosse demonstrations, games, raffles, face painting, a balloon artist, a magician,…
Centerville-Washington Park District acquires Zengel Pleasant Hill Property
Centerville-Washington Park District acquires Zengel Pleasant Hill Property The Centerville-Washington Park District has acquired another high-quality natural habitat for residents to enjoy. The 32-acre parcel of land is located at the end of Zengel Drive, adjacent to Pleasant Hill Park.…
New Pickleball Courts
The sport of pickleball has been steadily gaining popularity in the greater Dayton area. A cross between tennis, table tennis and badminton, it’s played on a badminton-sized court with paddles and a plastic whiffle ball. The Centerville-Washington Park District began…
Gonzalez brothers named outstanding youth leaders
Brothers Owen (17) and Gavin (16) Gonzalez were recently selected for the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association’s (OPRA) “Outstanding Youth Leadership Award” as recognition of their extensive volunteer work with the Centerville-Washington Park District! They volunteered for numerous nature education…
Penbrooke Garden Club Donates to CWPD
The Penbrooke Garden Club recently generously donated $1,350 to the Centerville-Washington Park District! The money has been earmarked to fund landscaping around the Smith House at Bill Yeck Park, shade trees in the new area of the Dog Park at…
Managing the Emerald Ash Borer
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an ash tree-killing insect from Asia, was first identified in Ohio in 2003. The pest has since spread to all other parts of Ohio and beyond. A significant portion of trees in the 1,000 acres of…