Conservation Crew: Vernal Pool Construction
2025-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Pleasant Hill Park, 358 Zengel Dr. , Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 12 – 18

Shovels ready! We will be designing, learning about and digging a vernal pool meadow. A pair of work gloves and clothing/boots that can get muddy are recommended.

Registration deadline: Monday, March 17

Spring Equinox Celebration
2025-03-20 16:00 - 17:30 | Bill Yeck Park, Smith House, 2230 E. Centerville Station Road, Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
All ages

Welcome the spring season with a brand new family event! We will have a variety of flower-themed activities, including story time and crafts. Participants will receive native wildflower seeds to take home and plant in their gardens.

Registration is requested. Registered participants will receive a cancellation notice if necessary due to inclement weather. No pets, please.

Preschool Nature Series: Make a Map
2025-03-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Rosewood Park, 475 Roselake Dr., Centerville, OH, 45458, United States
Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion

We will explore the park and learn what it takes to make a map. Then in family groups, you will get to make your very own park or yard map. This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 18

Glass Fusing: Wind Dancers
2025-03-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Activity Center Park, 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 16 and up

Kick off the spring season with this glass fusing class. Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver will lead participants through the basics of glass fusing. Create three 3″ squares that will be hooked together with mirrors in between to capture the spring breeze!

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 16

Living Wall Art with Now and Zen
2025-03-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Activity Center Park, 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 12 and up

Join local business Now and Zen Terrariums to create a one-of-a-kind 8″ x 10″ wall art project with live air plants. You will select from a variety of unique embellishments that reflect your style and vibe to add to your piece!

Registration deadline: Thursday, March 13

Watercolor Hanging Plants Class
2025-03-22 13:00 - 15:30 | Activity Center Park, 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 18 and up

Spring is right around the corner! Let’s celebrate with something green! We will create hanging plant-themed watercolor paintings using basic brush and watercolor techniques. We will use studio materials. Leave the class with your finished painting. All skill levels are welcome! This class is best for participants at a beginner to intermediate level.

Registration deadline: Friday, March 14

Outdoor Photography Scavenger Hunt
2025-03-23 12:30 - 13:30 | Bill Yeck Park, Smith House, 2230 E. Centerville Station Road, Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
All ages

A fun event for the whole family! Participants will explore the park through a photography scavenger hunt. Following the scavenger hunt, families will share photos with one another and the team with the most items found on the list will receive a prize! All families need to bring a device to take photos, preferably one that has a screen to view the photos. Cell phone cameras are acceptable! One registration per family.

Registration deadline: Monday, March 17

Dancing Woodcocks
2025-03-26 19:15 - 20:45 | Bill Yeck Park, Smith House, 2230 E. Centerville Station Road, Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 8 and up

We will head out at dusk to search for the American Woodcock and observe their spectacular dance! This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Monday, March 24

Spring Into Archery
2025-03-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Oak Grove Park, 1790 E. Social Row Rd., Centerville, OH, 45458, United States
Ages 8 – 15

We will learn the basics of archery and put the skills learned to practice. Participants will compete against each other in friendly competition. No experience is required. All equipment is provided.

Registration deadline: Thursday, March 20

Pickleball League Any Doubles My Teen & Me
2025-03-30 16:30 - 17:30 | Activity Center Park, 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 12 – 17 plus family member over 21
Sundays, March 30 – May 4

Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this spring! 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) comprised of a teen and their parent/guardian or other close family member over the age of 21.

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 16

Pickleball League Any Doubles Intermediate A
2025-03-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Activity Center Park, 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 18 and up
Mondays, March 31 – May 5

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.

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 16

Beginner Pickleball Lessons - April
2025-04-01 16:15 - 17:45 | Activity Center Park, 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, April 1 – April 22

Join Certified Pickleball Trainer James Lawson to develop the introductory skills to level up your pickleball game. James is a licensed and certified instructor with a current DUPR rating of 5.23. 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.

Registration deadline: Friday, March 28

Early Adventures
2025-04-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook, 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 0 – 5 years with adult companion

Your leader will point out seasonal changes and other natural points of interest in the parks. Hike is on a natural path. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking.Ages 0 – 5 years with adult companion

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 30

Pickleball League Mixed Doubles Intermediate A Tue
2025-04-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Activity Center Park, 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, April 1 – May 6

Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this spring! All leagues are 6 weeks long. 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, March 16

Pickleball League Any Doubles Beginner A
2025-04-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Activity Center Park, 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, April 2 – May 7

Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this spring! All leagues are 6 weeks long. 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, March 16

Embroidery Journaling: Stitch the Year with CWPD
2025-04-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Activity Center Park, 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 14 and up
Thursdays, April 3 & May 1

Enhance your stitching skills as we continue our journey through 2025. This class will take us through the spring months as we create an embroidered journal representing important or special memories with simple stitches and colorful designs. Some experience with stitching is recommended. Each session will include light refreshments and a nature talk on a seasonal topic.

Registration deadline: Thursday, March 27

Pickleball League Mixed Doubles Beginner A
2025-04-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Activity Center Park, 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 18 and up
Thursdays, April 3 – May 8

Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this spring! All leagues are 6 weeks long. 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, March 16

Lacrosse Ball/Foam Rolling Clinic
2025-04-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Activity Center Park, 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 16 and up (under 18 requires adult companion)

Airrosti’s Dr. Steven Miller and Adelle will teach you how to manage, reduce and eliminate musculoskeletal pain through preventative self-myofascial release techniques using a foam roller and lacrosse ball. This class will focus on both upper and lower body exercises.

Registration deadline: Friday, April 4

Tennis League - Men's Advanced
2025-04-06 18:00
Ages 18 and up
Sundays, April 6 – June 15
No scheduled matches Memorial Day Weekend (May 25)

Join a Park District tennis league and play tennis in the parks this spring! Several levels of play allow opportunities for all abilities. All leagues are 10 weeks long.

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 23

Outdoor Explorers
2025-04-07 16:30 - 18:00 | Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook, 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 9 – 12
Mondays, April 7 – May 12

Outdoor play is vital to child development and well-being. This program, designed to allow children to interact with nature in unique ways, teaches children about nature and the outdoors. Activities include discovery, challenges and games.

Registration deadline: Monday, March 31

Art & Imagination
2025-04-08 16:00 - 17:15 | Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook, 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 6 – 8

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, April 1

Ohio Young Birders Club Chapter Meeting
2025-04-08 16:30 - 18:00 | Bill Yeck Park, McGuffey Meadow, 7893 Wilmington-Dayton Rd., Dayton, OH, 45458, United States
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.

Registration deadline: Sunday, April 6

Adult Archery
2025-04-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Oak Grove Park, 1790 E. Social Row Rd., Centerville, OH, 45458, United States
Ages 16 and up

Join us for a night of archery basics! This program is for beginners interested in learning archery. By the end of this program, you’ll be shooting on your own, playing games and increasing your confidence as an archer. Each group can have up to four people. All equipment will be provided. Please- one registration per group! You may bring up to four people in your party.

Registration deadline: Thursday, April 3

Junior Explorers
2025-04-09 16:30 - 18:00 | Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook, 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 6 – 8
Wednesdays, April 9 – May 14

This program teaches children about nature and the outdoors. Activities include discovery, challenges and games. 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, March 31

Tennis League - Men's Advanced
2025-04-09 18:00 - 19:00
Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, April 9 – June 11

Join a Park District tennis league and play tennis in the parks this spring! Several levels of play allow opportunities for all abilities. All leagues are 10 weeks long.

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 23

Hike with a Naturalist
2025-04-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Bill Yeck Park, Rooks Mill Entrance, 8798 Rooks Mill Ln, Dayton, OH, 45458, United States
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, April 8

Needle Felting Birds
2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook, 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 16 and up

We will be felting beautiful birds just in time for warmer weather. This class is designed for all skill levels, providing as much or as little assistance as you would like. All supplies and materials needed to create your project will be provided. No previous experience is necessary.

Registration deadline: Thursday, April 3

Eggstra Special Doggy Day
2025-04-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Oak Grove Park, 1790 E. Social Row Rd., Centerville, OH, 45458, United States
All ages (children must be 8 or older to enter dog park)

Join us at the dog park for an ‘egg’ hunt for your dog(s), dog-themed crafts, special activities, community partners, giveaways and more! Egg hunt prizes are available while supplies last. The off-leash dog park will remain open for your dog(s) to socialize and play.

Registration is not required. Please review the dog park rules before attending!

Beautiful Blooms Wildflower Tour
2025-04-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Bill Yeck Park, McGuffey Meadow, 7893 Wilmington-Dayton Rd., Dayton, OH, 45458, United States
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 10

Garlic Mustard Pull-a-palooza & Picnic
2025-04-12 10:00 - 13:30 | Bill Yeck Park, Smith House, 2230 E. Centerville Station Road, Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
This fun family day will start with an explanation of how to identify garlic mustard, an invasive species causing harm to native plant species, and why it needs to go! Volunteers will pick garlic mustard in assigned areas. This is family/child-friendly as garlic mustard is close to the ground and easy to pull. At the end of the pulling, everyone will come to Bill Yeck Park Smith House for a garlic mustard recipe tasting and a picnic lunch (self-provided).

We will have games to play! After lunch and games, we will provide ice cream for dessert.

For more information, contact CWPD Community Engagement Coordinator Paula Burkhardt at 937-433-5155 or via email.
