Ohio Young Birders Club Conservation Project
Ages 12 – 18
We will be planting native coneflowers to support birds. 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. The Spring session of the Southwest Chapter is hosted by the Centerville-Washington Park District.
Registration deadline: Sunday, May 10
Build-A-Boat
Ages 8 – 15
Participants will assemble their hand-held boats using only natural materials (some provided, some found). Once done, participants will unleash their boats in the creek to see which boat makes it to the end! We will finish the program with some classic creeking and hiking! Wear your creek shoes!
Registration deadline: Wednesday, May 6
Stemily Studios: Felt Flower Bouquet
Ages 7 – 12
Let your creativity bloom! In this colorful class, kids will design and craft their very own bouquet of felt flowers. Using soft felt, pipe cleaners, and a little imagination, each artist will cut, twist and assemble vibrant flowers that never wilt.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, May 5
Pickleball League Mixed Doubles Intermediate B
Ages 18 and up
Mondays, May 12 – June 16
This for-fun league is open to mixed doubles teams at the intermediate level. Please note, this is a league designed for players with a strong understanding of pickleball rules, and who are at an intermediate or higher level of competition. No instruction/lessons are included in the league.
Registration deadline: Sunday, April 26
Pickleball League Any Doubles Int/Advanced
Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, May 12 – June 16
This for-fun league is open to any doubles teams (men’s, women’s, or mixed doubles) at the advanced intermediate to competitive level. Please note, this is a league designed for players with a strong understanding of pickleball rules, and who are at an advanced intermediate to experienced level of competition. This is our highest level league at this time. No instruction/lessons are included in the league.
Registration deadline: Sunday, April 26
Pickleball League Any Doubles Beginner B
Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, May 13 – June 17
This for-fun league is open to any doubles teams (men’s, women’s, or mixed doubles) at the beginner level. Please note, this is a league designed for players with a basic understanding of pickleball rules, but who are still early in their pickleball skill development. No instruction/lessons are included in the league.
Registration deadline: Sunday, April 26
Activity Center Park Playground Community Input Open House
In 2007, Activity Center Park was the first location where CWPD introduced an all-access playground. And now, it’s time for a refresh! We’re excited to continue this tradition by planning a brand-new inclusive playground, coming next year. Before we begin, we want to hear from you. Join us to share your ideas, priorities and vision for this space. Your input will help shape a playground that welcomes and serves everyone in the community.
Meet at the park shelter. Hours are drop-in; come anytime between 6 and 8 p.m. In the event of rain, we will meet in the Park Headquarters conference room. If you have any questions, please contact us at 937-433-5155 or mail@cwpd.org.
Pickleball League Mixed Doubles Beginner B
Ages 18 and up
Thursdays, May 14 – June 18
This for-fun league is open to mixed doubles teams at the beginner level. Please note, this is a league designed for players with a basic understanding of pickleball rules, but who are still early in their pickleball skill development. No instruction/lessons are included in the league.
Registration deadline: Sunday, April 26
Hike with a Naturalist
Ages 18 and up
Join us on a stroll through your park! A naturalist will point out seasonal changes and discuss the wildlife we observe. Hike is on a natural path.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, May 12
The Great Garden Race
All ages (stations recommended for ages 4 – 10)
Join us for an adventure in gardening! Race from station to station on our short, paved loop and at the end take home your very own seed starters for a garden of your own! What kind of garden will you plant? This is a Tools to Trek program.
Registration is requested so that we can have an accurate number of gardening supplies for participants.
Butterfly Survey
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: Thursday, May 14
Safety on Wheels
All ages
Join the Noon Optimist Club of Centerville, in partnership with the Centerville-Washington Park District, the Centerville Police Department and Bike Centerville, promote youth bicycle safety in the community. Children of all ages are encouraged to attend and bring their bicycles. Free bicycle helmets will be available, along with helmet fittings, and bikes will be given a safety check before kids ride the fun obstacle course! There will also be raffle prizes throughout the event, including grand prize bicycles.
Bike About Centerville Community Ride
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: Thursday, May 14
Conservation Crew: Native Plantings
Ages 12 – 18
We will be planting Wild Bergamot plugs in the seed nursery. Come ready to dig! All Conservation Crew sessions count as service hours.
Registration deadline: Monday, May 18
Preschool Nature Series: May Flowers
Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion
Do April showers really bring May flowers? Join us for a short hike as we learn about the importance of pollinators in our ecosystems, wildflower characteristics and more! This is a Tools to Trek program.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, May 19