Upcoming Events

Ages 14 and up

Experiment with the season’s beautiful leave. Learn two historical camera-less photographic processes while creating beautiful botanical images with local artist and educator Heather Ballard. We will collaborate with the sun and the park’s natural resources to create frameable works of art! All supplies are included. You may bring flowers or leaves from your yard or garden!

Registration deadline: Monday, September 7

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. See Airrosti.com for more info on pain relief!

Registration deadline: Friday, September 11

All ages

We are offering an early arrival option for children needing a quieter, sensory-friendly Fairy and Gnome Home Festival experience. Registration is required for this time slot to allow for a more controlled environment for participants. Registration is by family. Please register only one family member.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 9

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.

All ages with grandparents(s) (recommended for children ages 3 – 12)

This Grandparents Day, we invite you to celebrate yours with us! Grandchildren and their grandparent(s) will gather at the Kennard Nature Nook for an afternoon of nature crafts, stories in the shade, an indoor tea party and nature play! One registration per family (5 maximum per family). This program is geared towards grandparents and their grandchildren.

Registration deadline: Monday, September 7

Note: this program is being modified during construction on Activity Center Pickleball Courts

Ages 12 – 17 plus a family member over 21

Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this summer! All leagues are six weeks long. Six Franklin X-40 pickleballs per team are included and can be picked up from Park District Headquarters prior to league play. This for-fun league is open to any doubles teams (men’s, women’s, or mixed doubles) comprised of a teen and their parent/guardian or other close family member over the age of 21. You may be assigned matches at either start time listed.

Registration deadline: Sunday, August 30

Ages 8 and up with an adult companion

Join us for a fun, family session of archery! We will learn the basics of archery and play some competitive, fall-themed games. All equipment is provided and no experience is necessary. Please register each participating member of your family.

Registration deadline: Thursday, September 10

Ages 18 and up

Method Yoga’s Megan Lees leads these yoga classes for all levels. Classes include a warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses, and end with relaxation.

Registration deadline: Friday, September 11

Ages 18 and up
Mondays, September 14 – October 26

Start your week with some mom talk! We will meet near the shelter for introductions then walk along the park’s paved path. A local mom will lead the group and will have various discussion topics. Feel free to bring your younger children in carriers or strollers.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 1

Ages 9 – 12
Mondays, September 14 – October 19

This program, designed to allow children to interact with nature in unique ways, teaches children about nature and the outdoors. We occasionally celebrate the last session of the season with a campfire and s’mores. Please let us know if your child has any dietary restrictions by answering the custom questions upon registration.

Registration deadline: Monday, September 7

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.

Note: this program is being modified during construction on Activity Center Pickleball Courts

Ages 18 and up
Mondays, September 14 – October 19

Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this summer! All leagues are 6 weeks long. Six Franklin X-40 pickleballs per team are included and can be picked up from Park District Headquarters prior to league play. This for-fun league is open to any doubles teams (men’s, women’s or mixed doubles) at the intermediate level. Please note that you may be assigned matches at any of the start times listed due to court availability.

Registration deadline: Sunday, August 30

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.

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, September 15 – October 6

Join Certified Pickleball Trainer James Lawson to develop the introductory skills to level up your pickleball game. This 4-week lesson is designed for the beginner player looking to develop basic skills to move up to a more competitive level of play. This program will move indoors for adapted lessons in inclement weather. Please note different address for rain location.

Registration deadline: Friday, September 4