Upcoming Events

Ages 16 and up (under 18 requires adult companion)

Airrosti’s Adelle Scott, Sr. Recovery Specialist, will teach you how to manage, reduce and eliminate musculoskeletal pain through preventative self-myofascial release techniques using a foam roller, lacrosse ball, and banded exercises. This class will focus on injury prevention. An optional, free range-of-motion health assessment administered by Airrosti Rehab Center, LLC is available. Any additional follow-up or inquiries on the advice given will need to be conducted with Airrosti directly. CWPD is not able to provide any advice on further steps in treatment planning.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 8

All ages

Spread out on the Smith House lawn to enjoy a fun and relaxing early spring evening with your family and stuffed furry friends! Bring your own dinner and/or enjoy free light refreshments while supplies last. The event will include themed crafts, games and a scavenger hunt. No pets, please. Please note: allergens will be present in some of the free refreshments and other participants’ meals.

Registration is requested.

All ages

These tiny treasures can only be seen for a short time! An instructor will lead you along the path to search for all the spring wildflowers the forests have to offer. This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Thursday, April 9

Ages 12 – 18

Join the OYBC Southwest Chapter! Kettering PRCA and Centerville-Washington Park District are collaborating to bring the joy of bird watching to our youth through the Ohio Young Birders Club. Light snacks are provided. Participants must become members of the Ohio Young Birders Club.

Registration deadline: Sunday, April 12

Ages 18 and up
Thursdays, April 16 – May 21

Join us for a gentler, more adaptable yoga program. This class will feature additional guidance, modifications and props to assist in supporting postures and a slower pace. Taught by certified yoga instructor Kathleen Crosby. Please bring a yoga mat and water.

Registration deadline: Monday. April 13

Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion

Just in time for Bat Appreciation Day, we will spotlight the importance of bats in the ecosystem! Dress for a hike, and come prepared for bat-themed activities! This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 14

Ages 18 and up
Thursdays, April 16 – May 21

This class is a total body workout designed to bring people (like you!) together through music and dance. We dance to various styles of music (Latin, hip hop, pop, global rhythms, etc.), which provides a good mix of low to high-intensity moves. Instructor Emily Chandler strives to make this class high-energy and a lot of fun! We can guarantee you’ll leave this class feeling great! Please bring a bottle of water.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 14

All ages (recommended for children 5 and under)
Fridays, April 17 & May 29

Families are invited to join us outside to listen to a story brought to you by the Washington-Centerville Public Library! Participate in nature-themed activities following the story. Families are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on. All sessions are Tools to Trek programs.

Registration is not required but is recommended.

Ages 18 and up

Join the Centerville-Washington Park District and the Washington-Centerville Public Library for a relaxing evening of games in the park! Enjoy a mix of outdoors-themed board games, giant lawn games, and nature-inspired puzzles — there’s something for everyone. Snacks and drinks will be provided as you play indoors and out while enjoying the sunset over the meadow. Please register each person attending and be sure to note any dietary restrictions.

Registration deadline: Sunday, April 12

All ages

Colors everywhere! Learn about some of nature’s most colorful and vibrant animals and plants. Visit color powder stations along the way! There will be a one-mile course plus a 100-meter dash option for ages 10 and under. The 100-meter dash will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. Use your favorite fitness tracking app to record your time and share it on our Facebook event page! White/light t-shirt colors are recommended for the most vibrant results. Please be aware that leather and suede tend to stain with the color powder.

This is a Tools to Trek program. T-shirts will be provided for the first 100 youth participants registered by March 20. Please register children individually.

All ages (suggested for adult families or those with children ages 8 and up)
Sunday, April 19
(Rain date: Sunday, April 26)

This adapted hike welcomes all community members, especially those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, to enjoy a stunning hike through the meadows of Bill Yeck Park! An ASL interpreter will assist our naturalist in sharing facts about the wildlife, plants and ecosystems we will explore! Registration (one per family) is required. Hike will be approximately 1.5 miles over natural terrain. This program is in partnership with Community Services for the Deaf Dayton.

Registration deadline: Sunday, April 12

Ages 18 and up
Mondays, April 20 – May 25

This class is designed to help you maintain the strength, mobility and power at age 100 that you have now. You’ll work motor units — which disappear if we don’t use them — and all types of muscle, from slow twitch to fast twitch. All levels are welcome. Taught by Dan Loofboro. Please bring a yoga mat and water.

Registration deadline: Friday, April 17

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, April 22 – May 27

Get it all in one fitness class — a challenging workout, a blend of mindfulness and functional movement for vitality and longevity. This class is designed to help you maintain the strength, mobility and power at age 100 that you have now. You’ll work motor units — which disappear if we don’t use them — and all types of muscle, from slow twitch to fast twitch. All levels are welcome. Taught by Dan Loofboro. Please bring a yoga mat and water.

Registration deadline: Monday, April 20

Ages 16 and up

Prepare your spring garden with glass décor. Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver will lead participants through the basics of glass fusing. Create two small pieces to stake in your garden.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 15

All ages

Frogs are not the only amphibians in our ecosystem. With nearly 40 amphibian species in Ohio, these indicator species are crucial for understanding our environment. Join us on a hike as we take a deeper look into this class of animals and how they shape the world we live in! This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 21