Upcoming Events

All ages

Happy Birthday, bees! Join us for bee crafts, snacks, and activities. Take a closer look at our honey bee hive. Learn about basic beekeeping and how to support native bees. Did you know Ohio has over 400 recorded species of bees?

AccessAbility Program: A collaboration between the Centerville-Washington Park District, Washington-Centerville Public Library and the Washington Township Recreation Center! AccessAbility rotates locations based on the monthly host. Activities will be adapted to give participants of all ages and abilities an enriching sensory, social and physical experience.

Registration deadline: Thursday, June 27

All ages

Kick off red, white and blue week with live music from the Mountain Dulcimer Society of Dayton and a free sundae at the Smith House! Enjoy a relaxing summer afternoon with music, yard games and themed crafts. Bring your own picnic blanket or lawn chair.

Registration is not required, but registered participants will receive reminder and/or cancellation emails.

Ages 0 – 5 years with adult companion

These exploratory hikes foster curiosity and confidence in young children. Your leader will point out seasonal changes and other natural points of interest in the parks. Hike is on a natural path. This is a Tools to Trek program. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking.

Registration deadline: Sunday, June 30

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, July 4

All ages

A fun-filled day enjoying tennis! Visit stations with games that will show you the tennis basics. Join in on a quick game! Participants should wear tennis shoes and are encouraged to bring their own racquet. Kona Ice will be in attendance available to purchase to help you beat the heat!

Registration is not required.

All ages

Listening ears! While hiking to the creek spot, we will learn about the amazing summer migratory birds that nest and sing along our creek! This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Thursday, July 4

Ages 8 and up

We will learn the basics of NASP competition-style archery and put the skills learned to practice. No experience is required! By the end of the program, you’ll be firing arrows on your own and competing in friendly competitive games to enhance learning! All equipment is provided. Please register each participating person. If a child is participating, they may have an adult participate (if registered) or simply stay and observe (no registration required).

Registration deadline: Wednesday, July 3

Ages 18 and up

This ride will take our Bike Centerville Community Rides up a level and be approximately 22 miles starting at Iron Horse Park, exploring Centerville, Kettering, Oakwood, and the Oregon District, before ending back where you started.

Registration deadline: Thursday, July 4

Ages 18 and up
Mondays, July 8 – August 5

Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this summer! 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, June 16

Ages 18 and up
Mondays or Tuesdays, July 8 – August 6

Please sign up for this will call if you are a single player without a partner. We will make every effort to match you with a partner and then enroll you in one of our intermediate+ pickleball leagues. Please indicate in the enrollment questions which intermediate+ league you prefer. Please note that the Any Doubles League (open to men’s, women’s, or mixed doubles) on Mondays is the easier league to find a partner for.

Registration deadline: Monday, July 8

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, July 9 – August 6

Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this spring!  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, June 16

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, July 10 – August 7

Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this spring! 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, June 16

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays or Thursdays, July 10 – August 8

Please sign up for this will call if you are a single player without a partner. We will make every effort to match you with a partner and then enroll you in one of our beginner pickleball leagues. Please indicate in the enrollment questions which beginner league you prefer. Please note that the Any Doubles League (open to men’s, women’s, or mixed doubles) on Wednesdays is the easier league to find a partner for.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, July 10

All ages

Have recycling lying around? Join us and turn that recycling into a beautiful fairy garden. We will be providing art materials and extra building materials.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, July 9

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, July 11 – August 8

Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this summer! 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, June 16