Upcoming Events

Recommended for ages 8 and up

Enjoy family time together on a sunset walk through our wildflower meadow. Each family will get a wildflower identification guide and choose two types of seeds to take home, including instructions on how to plant them! Register one person per family.

Registration deadline: Friday, August 23

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays and Fridays, September 3 – November 26

Meet up with other trail trekking enthusiasts to trek through the parks during this self-guided meet-up program! You must bring your own Nordic poles if you sign up for this option.

There is no registration deadline for this program. Join anytime! Tuesday Trail Trekking locations will be the same as the A Walk in the Park program.

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays and Fridays, September 3 – November 26

Meet up with other trail trekking enthusiasts to trek through the parks through this self-guided meet-up program! Sign up to rent Nordic poles if you want to try trekking before you purchase your own set. You will be contacted to sign a borrower’s permit and pick up your set for the fall. A limited number of rental poles are available.

There is no registration deadline for this program. Join anytime! Note: Tuesday Trail Trekking locations will be the same as the A Walk in the Park program.

Ages 18 and up

Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 3 – November 26

These are self-guided walks around your community parks! Enjoy reduced stress, improved quality of sleep and the many benefits from an improved quality of life. It will be A Walk in the Park!

There is no registration deadline for this program. Join anytime!

Ages 11 – 18
Tuesday, September 3

Kettering PRCA and Centerville-Washington Park District are collaborating to bring the joy of birdwatching to our youth. Light snacks are provided. Participants must become members of the Ohio Young Birders Club. Winter programs will be held by Kettering PRCA.

Registration deadline: Sunday, September 1

Ages 0 – 5 years with adult companion

Hit the trail with us! 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.

Registration deadline: Sunday, September 1

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, September 4 – November 27

Staff and volunteers will lead groups at different paces. Hike for Your Health is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and get to know some of your parks better. All hikes are on natural trails. Please wear appropriate shoes for trails that may be muddy or slick.

There is no registration deadline for this program. Join anytime!

Ages 3 – 6
Wednesdays, September 4 – October 9

This program uses the fundamentals of 10 different sports to help build and develop motor skills, nutritional knowledge and body awareness. This class will be held outdoors when possible with the option to go inside for inclement weather, so please dress accordingly.

Registration deadline: Sunday, September 1

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, September 4 – October 9

You will get it all in one fitness class — a challenging workout, yoga practice, as well as mindfulness and functional movement for vitality and longevity. All levels are welcome. Taught by certified yoga instructor Dan Loofboro. Please bring a yoga mat and water.

Registration deadline: Monday, September 2

Ages 18 and up

Method Yoga Studio owner and instructor Megan Lees will lead this outdoor yoga class. We will provide glow bracelets for all participants to wear! This yoga class is for all levels and will include a warm-up, breathwork, standing poses, flowing poses and end with relaxation. Please bring your yoga mat and water. Dress comfortably.

Rain date: Friday, September 13

Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, September 7 – October 12

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

Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 4

Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, September 7 – October 12

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

Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 4

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: Friday, August 27

All ages

Celebrate your child’s imagination and creativity with CWPD and the South Metro Optimists. Build a fairy and gnome home out of natural materials for our woodland residents. Other activities will include music, a craft and a scavenger hunt. Sweet P’s Handcrafted Ice Pops will be available for purchase.

Registration deadline: Thursday, September 5