Upcoming Events

Ages 12 – 17 plus a family member over 21
Sundays, May 10 – June 14

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. Please register your teen and list the participating family member in the questions. Both players must have an online account set up on the same household profile. There is no single player will call for this league.

Registration deadline: Sunday, April 26

Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion

Let’s get moving! Children will enjoy participating in easy-to-follow song and dance videos made for preschoolers, followed by a hands-on activity that encourages movement, laughter and healthy fun!

Registration deadline: Friday, May 8

Ages 18 and up
Mondays, May 11 – June 15

This for-fun league is open to any doubles teams (men’s, women’s or mixed doubles) 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

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 April is ‘Butterflies!’. This program is limited to one adult companion per registrant.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, May 6

Ages 6 – 9

This drop-off program is designed to give your child the opportunity to get creative! They will design a variety of projects based on a monthly theme. Outdoor activities will be included when weather permits. Sign up for one or multiple sessions.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, May 5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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