Upcoming Events

All ages

A fun-filled day enjoying tennis! Visit stations with games that show you the tennis basics. Join in on a quick game! Participants should wear tennis shoes and are encouraged to bring their own racquet.

Registration is not required.

All ages

Kick off red, white and blue week with a free sundae at the Smith House! Enjoy a relaxing summer afternoon with refreshments, yard games and themed crafts. This event is weather-dependent; please check cwpd.org for weather updates.

Registration is requested, but not required. Registered participants will receive a cancellation email if necessary due to weather. Reminders: Please bring your own water bottle(s).

All ages
(Rain date: Thursday, July 9)

The Centerville-Washington Park District and Foundation for Centerville-Washington Parks are teaming up for an evening of dinks, drinks, and big designs (drinks are non-alcoholic). We have six courts that have served the community well, but it’s time for a refresh. We are planning a court resurfacing and plan to add the shade and seating you’ve been asking for!

Stop by the Park District tent to review the NEW concept plan and provide your feedback. The Foundation for Centerville-Washington Parks has exciting donation opportunities available to support the permanent shade and seating. Help make your mark on this popular park amenity.

If you’re a newcomer to pickleball, we will have a pickleball ambassador onsite to give introductory skills instruction. And for seasoned players, jump on the courts for some open play.

Backyard Biologists
Ages 5 – 11

Monday – Friday, July 6 – July 10

Explore your community’s BIG backyard with RDC! Discover the wonders of nature with plant- and animal-themed crafts, playful games and guided hikes through the park. This week’s special activities will include a naturalist presentation with a hands-on lesson about our local wildlife and learning about ecological responsibility.

Registration deadline: Monday, June 29

Backyard Biologists
Ages 5 – 11

Monday – Friday, July 6 – 10

Explore your community’s BIG backyard with RDC! Discover the wonders of nature with plant- and animal-themed crafts, playful games and guided hikes through the park. This week’s special activities will include a naturalist presentation with a hands-on lesson about our local wildlife and learning about ecological responsibility.

Registration deadline: Monday, June 29

Culinary Adventures
Ages 9 – 13

Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10

Calling all foodies! This week, we will learn healthy and yummy recipes and refine our cooking skills. We will learn about the life cycle of the foods we love, while learning different ways to prepare them! We will cook outside if the weather permits. Campers will take home their culinary creations to enjoy.

Registration deadline: Monday, June 29

Week 6: Marvelous Migrations!
Ages 6 – 12

Monday – Friday, July 6 – 10

Your camper will be on the move this week as we learn about migration — the mass movement of animals from one place to another. We will play movement-based games, learn about animals that migrate, and see if we have what it takes to make it through mini migration challenges.

Registration deadline: Monday, June 29

Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion

We will complete crafts with nature/sensory themes, read stories, play games and take short hikes in the park — all to spark a love of nature in our youngest community members! The theme for July is ‘Grubs, Slugs and Bugs!’. This program is limited to one adult companion per registrant. If your child is not walking, backpacks and front carriers are appropriate. Strollers are not recommended for parks with natural terrain.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, July 1

Ages 0 – 5 years with adult companion

These exploratory hikes foster curiosity and confidence in young children. Your leader will point out seasonal changes and other natural points of interest in the parks. Hikes can be on a natural or paved path, depending on the location. This is a Tools to Trek program. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking.

Registration deadline: Sunday, July 5

Ages 9 – 13

Try new art skills during this fun, nature-themed crafting program. Each session will offer different options for participants to choose from, allowing them to work independently or get creative together!

Registration deadline: Thursday, July 2

Recommended for ages 8 and up

Help contribute to research by joining the naturalist on butterfly surveys. Identify and count butterflies while observing other seasonal wildlife as we stroll. No experience is necessary. Trail is approximately one mile in length on uneven terrain. This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, July 7

All ages

Learn about fossil formation and the main types of fossils found in Holes Creek. Wear clothing that can get wet. Closed-toe shoes are required. This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Thursday, July 9

Ages 6 and up with an adult companion (Adults can register to create their own terrarium)

Children and adults alike will enjoy creating sand art during this unique workshop from Now and Zen Studio. Choose vibrant sands, natural accents and air plants to design a one-of-a-kind terrarium that’s as fun to make as it is beautiful to display.

Registration deadline: Sunday, July 5

All ages

(Rain date: Saturday, July 18)

Join the Centerville-Washington Park District and the Washington-Centerville Public Library for our second annual tie-dye event! This year, bring along white cotton items and a picnic to enjoy in the park. We’ll help you create vibrant masterpieces, then cool off in the sprayground and enjoy your picnic.

Registration is not required; however, registered participants will receive weather updates by email, if necessary. Please note: A maximum of two items per person for tie-dyeing, 100% cotton works best. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Kona Ice is available for purchase. Be sure to wear something you don’t mind getting messy!

Explorer Expedition
Ages 5 – 11

Monday – Friday, July 13 – 17

Campers will learn to navigate trails, compete in fun survivor-themed challenges and create their own nature patches. Exploring the wonders of nature through hands-on activities while exploring new places will lead to meaningful memories that last for years! Recreation Day Camp is weather-dependent; you will receive a refund for any canceled days at the end of the week.

Registration deadline: Monday, July 6