Upcoming Events

All ages
Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 20

At the park district, your losses are ours as well. This National Pet Memorial Day, we invite our community members to honor pets who have passed by adding their photos to the temporary Rainbow Bridge memorial. You can visit any time during daylight hours.

All ages

Celebrate your child’s imagination and creativity with CWPD! Build a fairy and gnome home out of natural materials for our woodland residents. Upon arrival, your family will receive special currency to purchase natural embellishments for your home. Visit the realtor to get your home lot number and build a lovely house for our forest friends. Other activities will include music provided by the Dayton Dulcimer Society, a craft and more! Sweet P’s Handcrafted Ice Pops will be available for purchase.

Ages 16 and up
Mondays, September 14 & 21, October 12 & 26

Sweater weather is almost here! Gather with fellow fiber enthusiasts for relaxing fall evenings of stitching outdoors on the Kennard Nature Nook deck. Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome. Bring any project (no sweaters required!) and settle in for good company, fresh air and beautiful seasonal views as the leaves change week to week. Want to stretch your legs? A nearby 0.25-mile paved path offers the perfect opportunity for a short walk between stitches.

Ages 18 and up
Mondays, September 14 – October 19

This class is designed to maintain strength, mobility and power at an advanced level, regardless of your age. This is accomplished through a focus on grip strength, speed, balance, and building muscle. Due to the incorporation of a full range of exercises from calisthenics to long holds and deep stretches, prior exercise experience is highly recommended. Taught by Dan Loofboro. Please bring a yoga mat and water.

Registration deadline: Friday, September 11

Ages 16 and up

Join Turtle Up: Conservation, Education, and Action (TUCEA) for an engaging seminar on sea turtle conservation and sustainability. Activities include trivia, a plastic waste reduction challenge, and discussions on eco-tourism and volunteering, all designed to inspire change. Whether you’re passionate about marine life or seeking ways to live more sustainably, this seminar offers valuable insights and opportunities to get involved in meaningful conservation efforts. This program is presented in partnership with the Washington-Centerville Public Library and Turtle Up.

Registration is taken by Washington-Centerville Public Library. Registration opens on August 17 and is open until the day of the program or full.

All ages

Creeking season is coming to a close! Let’s get out one more time to investigate fossils and search for creatures! Close-toed shoes are required. This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Monday, September 14

Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion

Sunflowers are one of our favorite fall-blooming flowers. From rich golden colors to deep maroons, there are over 50 native species of sunflowers! Join us for a hike as we learn how versatile this species is. This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 15

All ages
Rain date: September 25

Journey back in time for games and activities inspired by the renaissance period. From archery and “apple bobbing,” to art making and stories of fantastical beasts, there will be fun for all ages! Timeless Tacos food truck and Whit’s Frozen Custard will be available for purchase and sure to delight! Or you can bring a picnic-blanket dinner to enjoy. At sunset, we will end the night with a screening of the original animated “How to Train Your Dragon.”

All ages

Can you spot early signs of decomposition? Decomposition is nature’s way of recycling plant and animal matter back into the environment. Fungi, bacteria and even insects all take part in the recycling process! Come on a hike as we look for decomposition throughout our parks. This is a Tools to Trek Program.

Registration deadline: Thursday, September 17

Ages 18 and up

Take advantage of this opportunity to explore Centerville and Washington Township by bicycle. The ride will be led by trained and experienced bike leaders and will help you learn routes to shopping, parks and more! The ride will be an easy-paced 10 to 15 miles.

Registration deadline: Friday, September 18

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, September 22 – October 27

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: Friday, September 18

Ages 12 – 17

We will be collecting seeds in the native seed nursery during this session. Bags and gloves will be provided. Bring a water bottle. All sessions are eligible for volunteer service hours.

Registration deadline: Sunday, September 20

All ages

As the end of wildflower season draws near, we invite your family to join us for a hike and campfire amongst the fall flowers! Along the way, learn about wildflowers and what our wildlife are doing to prepare for fall. Then, settle in for a sunset campfire with s’mores. There will be optional crafts, games, and stories available. Registration (one per family) is required. This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration Deadline: Friday, September 18

Recommended for ages 2 – 5 with a parent/guardian

Wrap up your week with some mom talk during a toddler trek, including snacks and playground fun! We will meet near the shelter for introductions and making a “trail mix” then walk along “Owlexander’s Tyke Hike.” Register one person per family. All siblings welcome.

Registration deadline: Sunday, September 20