Upcoming Events

Ages 6 – 12

Are you missing camp? We are too! Join us for an evening of all our favorite camp games, hikes and activities. Finish the night sharing your favorite camp stories around a campfire with s’mores.

Registration deadline: Monday, September 16

All ages
Mondays, September 23 and October 28

Families are invited to join us outside to listen to a story brought to you by the Washington-Centerville Public Library! Participate in nature-themed activities following the story. Families are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on.

Registration is not required but is recommended.

Ages 18 and up
Mondays or Tuesdays, September 24 – October 28

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.

Registration deadline: Monday, September 24

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, September 24 – October 22

Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this summer! All leagues are 5 weeks long. Five 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, September 8

Ages 16 and up

Create a 4.5″ by 9″ suncatcher, letting the sun shine through changing colors of fall leaves. Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver will provide the supplies. Beginners and returners alike are welcome to this new class!

Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 17

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, September 25 – October 23

Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this spring! All leagues are 5 weeks long. Five 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 beginner level.

Registration deadline: Sunday, September 8

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays or Thursdays, September 25 – October 24

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, September 25

Ages 18 and up
Thursdays, September 26 – October 24

Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this summer! All leagues are 5 weeks long. Five Franklin X-40 pickleballs per team are included and can be picked up from Park District Headquarters prior to league play.

Registration deadline: Sunday, September 8

All ages

Creeking season is coming to a close! Let’s get out one more time to investigate fossils and search for creatures! Close-toed shoes are required. This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 24

All ages

Join avid birdwatcher John Kennard on a walk focusing on bird identification and fun facts. Bring binoculars if you have them. A limited supply will be available to borrow. Hike is on a natural path. This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Thursday, September 26

Ages 18 and up
Mondays, September 30 – October 28

Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this summer! All leagues are 5 weeks long. Five 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, September 8

Ages 11 – 18

Kettering PRCA and Centerville-Washington Park District are collaborating to bring the joy of birdwatching to our youth. Birdwatching and identification is a fun and rewarding hobby and a great place to make friends! Light snacks are included. Participants must be members of the Ohio Young Birders Club. Winter programs will be held by Kettering PRCA.

Registration deadline: Sunday, September 29

Ages 0 – 5 years with adult companion

Hit the trail with us! 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, September 29

All ages

Are you interested in learning what it takes to provide a healthy and happy home for a less common pet (i.e. rabbits, reptiles, parrots, etc.)? The Pet Pros series invites community experts to teach everything there is to know about responsible pet ownership! This month, we’ve invited experts from the Sugarcreek Bird Farm (and some of their beautiful birds) to teach about parrots and bird ownership!

Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 24