Centerville-Washington Park District

Pickleball League Any Doubles Advanced A
2025-06-24 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Activity Center Park, 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, June 24 – July 29

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 advanced level. Please note, this is a league designed for players with a strong understanding of pickleball rules, and who are at an advanced level of competition. This is our highest level league at this time. No instruction/lessons are included in the league.

Registration deadline: Sunday, June 8

Conservation Crew: Bird Survey
2025-06-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Bill Yeck Park, Rooks Mill Entrance, 8798 Rooks Mill Ln, Dayton, OH, 45458, United States
Ages 12 – 18

We want to know what bird species are common along Bill Yeck Park’s Brown Trail. We will count all the birds we see and hear along the path. If you have binoculars, bring them. A limited supply will be available to borrow.

Registration deadline: Monday, June 23

Pickleball League Any Doubles Beginner A
2025-06-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Activity Center Park, 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, June 25 – July 30

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 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 8

Pickleball League Mixed Doubles Beginner A
2025-06-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Activity Center Park, 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 18 and up
Thursdays, June 26 – July 31

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. 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 8

Beaded Suncatchers
2025-06-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook, 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 14 and up

Bring the sunshine inside with a sparkly, nature-themed suncatcher. We will be learning the basics of making wire and bead suncatchers. Make one of three sample projects. No previous experience is necessary.

Registration deadline: Thursday, June 19

Hike with a Naturalist
2025-06-26 20:00 - 21:30 | Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook, 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, 45459, 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, June 24

Bioluminescence Hike (Fireflies!)
2025-06-27 20:30 - 21:45 | Grant Park, 501 Normandy Ridge Rd., Centerville, OH, United States
All ages

An evening hike exploring the world of fireflies and their bioluminescence. This guided hike will take you through trails where you’ll witness the glow of fireflies lighting up the night. Learn about the science behind their bioluminescence. This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, June 25

Young Birders Club Meeting
2025-06-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Grant Park, 501 Normandy Ridge Rd., Centerville, OH, United States
Ages 12 – 18

Kettering PRCA and Centerville-Washington Park District are collaborating to bring the joy of bird watching to our youth. Bird watching and identification is a fun and rewarding hobby and also a great place to make friends. Light snacks are provided. Participants must become members of the Ohio Young Birders Club and be between the ages of 12 and 18.

Program Code: 03-30240-A (registration through Kettering)

Family Fun Tennis Day
2025-06-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Schoolhouse Park, 1875 Nutt Rd., Dayton, OH, 45458, United States
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.

Registration is not required.

Farm Friends Meet and Greet with Learning Tree A
2025-06-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Activity Center Park, 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
All ages

Meet some friendly farm animals with Learning Tree Farm! After the 30-minute session with the animals, families can head out on our paved hiking path for an animal scavenger hunt. The majority of the program will take place outdoors. This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Thursday, June 26

Farm Friends Meet and Greet with Learning Tree B
2025-06-28 13:30 - 14:30 | Activity Center Park, 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States

Sunday Sundaes: Americana Kick Off
2025-06-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Bill Yeck Park, Smith House, 2230 E. Centerville Station Road, Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
All ages

Kick off red, white and blue week with a free sundae at the Smith House! Enjoy a relaxing summer afternoon with refreshments, yard games and themed crafts.

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

Summer Archery: Family Battles
2025-06-29 16:00 - 17:30 | Oak Grove Park, 1790 E. Social Row Rd., Centerville, OH, 45458, United States
Ages 8 and up

We will learn the basics of archery and will use the skills you learn in a friendly competition against your own family! We will provide all the archery equipment you need for this exciting event. Please register just one family member to reserve your family’s spot. Maximum four people participating per family. All participants must be at least 8 years old.

Registration deadline: Monday, June 23

Summer Adult Archery A
2025-06-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Oak Grove Park, 1790 E. Social Row Rd., Centerville, OH, 45458, United States
Ages 16 and up

This program is for beginners interested in learning archery! By the end of the night, you’ll be shooting on your own, playing games and increasing your confidence as an archer. Each group can have up to four people. This program is perfect for couples, friend groups, co-workers, siblings and more! One registration per group. Must be 16 or older to join.

Registration deadline: Monday, June 23

Early Adventures
2025-07-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Pleasant Hill Park, 358 Zengel Dr. , Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
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, June 29

Wire Wonders
2025-07-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook, 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 14 and up

We will use beads, wire, rocks and glass tubes to create wire air plant holders or propagation stations. We will learn how to twist the wire and add beads and charms. All participants will receive an air plant to keep. No experience is necessary. We will be using wire cutters and pliers in this class.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, June 24

Summer Slime Making
2025-07-02 16:30 - 17:30 | Activity Center Park, 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 8 – 14

Have fun making your own red-, white- and blue-themed versions! We will responsibly clean up our mess, but also have fun making it! This program is a great way to make new friends and try some new slime recipes for fun and stress relief! Due to the variety of types of slime, please be sure to note any allergies.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, June 25

Tennis League - Sunday Men's Advanced
2025-07-06 18:00 - 19:00 | OH
Ages 18 and up
Sundays, July 6 – September 14
No scheduled matches Labor Day Weekend (August 31)

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

Registration deadline: Sunday, June 22

Naturalist Camp: Insects
2025-07-07 09:00 - 2025-07-11 16:00 | Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook, 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 12 – 15

We will conduct wildlife surveys, climb trees with EarthJoy, hike, go creeking, and take on silly team challenges. Each week will have a different nature theme to study. We will spend one day each week at Oak Grove Park where we will focus on archery, special activities and challenges related to our weekly theme.

Registration deadline: Monday, June 30

Bike Centerville Community Ride C
2025-07-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Village South Park, 411 North Village Dr., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Ages 18 and up

Take advantage of this opportunity to explore Centerville and Washington Township by bicycle. The ride will be led by trained and experienced bike leaders and will help you learn routes to shopping, parks and more! Rides will be an easy-paced 10 to 15 miles that start and end at a park.

Registration deadline: Friday, July 4

Tennis League - Coed Novice
2025-07-07 18:00 - 19:00 | OH
Ages 18 and up
Mondays, July 7 – September 15
No scheduled matches Labor Day (September 1)

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

Registration deadline: Sunday, June 22

Tennis League - Wednesday Men's Advanced
2025-07-09 18:00 - 19:00 | OH
Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, July 9 – September 10

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

Registration deadline: Sunday, June 22

Hike with a Naturalist
2025-07-10 20:30 - 22:00 | Bill Yeck Park, McGuffey Meadow, 7893 Wilmington-Dayton Rd., 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, July 8

Cool Off Crafts
2025-07-11 09:30 - 10:30 | Schoolhouse Park, 1875 Nutt Rd., Dayton, OH, 45458, United States
Recommended for ages 3 – 7 with parent/guardian

Sensory experiences with coloring ice and making your own ice cream craft in the shade are fun ways to cool off, but if that doesn’t do it, grab a free ice pop before playing on the playground!

Registration deadline: Sunday, July 6

Nature Fun: An Outdoor Family Storytime
2025-07-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Schoolhouse Park, 1875 Nutt Rd., Dayton, OH, 45458, United States
All ages
Fridays, July 11 & August 15

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. All sessions are Tools to Trek programs.

Registration is not required but is recommended.

Past and Present: Grant Park and Normandy Farms
2025-07-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Grant Park, 501 Normandy Ridge Rd., Centerville, OH, United States
Ages 16 and up

Join history experts and CWPD for a look at Grant Park’s Normandy Entrance, past and present. After a presentation on the area’s history featuring Richard H. Grant and Normandy Farms, we will take a short hike to view the remnants of the past mixed with the present natural environment. The hike is on a natural trail with some inclines.

Registration deadline: Thursday, July 10

Lacrosse Ball/Foam Rolling Clinic
2025-07-12 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. If you have a foam roller, lacrosse ball or mat, please bring them with you. There will be a limited supply of foam rollers and lacrosse balls on hand to use.

Registration deadline: Thursday, July 10

Summer Adult Archery B
2025-07-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Oak Grove Park, 1790 E. Social Row Rd., Centerville, OH, 45458, United States
Ages 16 and up

This program is for beginners interested in learning archery! By the end of the night, you’ll be shooting on your own, playing games and increasing your confidence as an archer. Each group can have up to four people. This program is perfect for couples, friend groups, co-workers, siblings and more! One registration per group. Must be 16 or older to join.

Registration deadline: Monday, July 7

Archery Adventures Camp A (ages 12-15)
2025-07-14 13:00 - 2025-07-16 16:00 | Oak Grove Park, 1790 E. Social Row Rd., Centerville, OH, 45458, United States
Ages 12 – 15

Archery and nature education combined! Campers will learn the basics of archery, play water games, learn about local wildlife, play archery tag and practice with 3D targets.

Registration deadline: Monday, July 7

Archery Adventures Camp A (ages 9-11)
2025-07-14 13:00 - 2025-07-16 16:00 | Oak Grove Park, 1790 E. Social Row Rd., Centerville, OH, 45458, United States
Ages 9 – 11
Monday – Wednesday, July 14 – 16
(Rain date: Thursday, July 17)

Archery and nature education combined! Campers will learn the basics of archery, play water games, learn about local wildlife, play archery tag and practice with 3D targets.

Registration deadline: Monday, July 7
