Upcoming Events

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, October 5

All ages

Put on your Halloween best and enjoy a festive stroll designed especially for preschoolers around Forest Field Park. Themed signs will be placed along the path to get children moving and grooving as they collect treats at various stations. Families are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy the Halloween spirit. Allergy-friendly treats will be provided. Please bring your own bag to collect them! Kona Ice will be available for purchase, weather permitting.

Registration is not required, however, registered participants will receive a cancellation email in the event of inclement weather.

All ages

A fall family favorite! Visit vehicles from our community partners and collect treats and giveaways! Honk a fire truck horn, shift tractor gears, push buttons in the law enforcement vehicles and much more! Kona Ice and Travelin’ Toms Coffee Truck refreshments will be available for purchase, weather permitting.

Registration is not required; however, registered participants will receive a cancellation email in the event of inclement weather. Please note: allergens will be present in some giveaways. 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. is a special sensory time! There will be reduced noise and lights.

All ages

Join us for a self-guided hike through the trails of Bill Yeck Park, complete with sniff-stops along the way. Your dog will explore brand-new scents, and you get a beautiful fall hike with your best friend. Afterwards, treat your pup to a fall-themed pup-cup! Participants are welcome to come anytime during the program. The final time to start the hike is 5:30 p.m.

Registration is not required.

All ages

Join us for a family-friendly day of honeysuckle removal! While we accomplish the important task of removing invasive honeysuckle from the park, we will also build forts in the Mark Kruesch Nature Playce with the honeysuckle sticks and vine!

There will be children’s games and a picnic around a fire with hot dogs to roast, chips and drinks. The day will culminate with a dessert of Honeysuckle Tea and cookies. The group with the most impressive fort will win a prize basket!

All ages (children must be 8+ to enter the dog park)

Calling all dog owners to enjoy an early-morning social at the dog park! Travelin’ Tom’s coffee truck will be available for owners to purchase coffee to sip while watching their dogs play. Dogs will get a free pup cup courtesy of the Centerville-Washington Park District! This is a great opportunity to meet and greet other dog lovers and socialize your pup.

Registration is requested but not required. Please review all dog park rules before attending.

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, November 2

All ages (Required to be 8 or older to play pickleball matches; anyone under 16 must have an adult guardian)

Join us at the courts for a special glow-in-the-dark evening of pickleball! The court will be lit with fun colors and we’ll have light-up pickleballs! Wear colors that will shine under black light and glow/light-up accessories! Please sign up each person who would like to play and note if you have a partner with whom you would prefer to play. Otherwise, we will mix up teams for this any doubles-style event! Please note that this is NOT a tournament-style event. Matches will be for fun and to lower points. Please bring your own paddles and wear secure footwear. Pickleballs will be provided.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, November 5

All ages

Follow the clues along the routes and help us find the turkeys during an interactive walk or hike! Your quest will have two options: a one-mile paved/limestone path walk or a 3.1-mile (5k) adventure hike. Either trek you complete, there will be a fun Thanksgiving-themed prize! Our sponsor for this event is Dayton Children’s Hospital. Travelin’ Toms Coffee Truck will be in attendance with items available for purchase. T-shirt requests are due by the end of the day on Thursday, October 30, or until all t-shirts are claimed. Any extra t-shirts will be given out at 2:30 p.m. on the day of the event. Last group will go on the 5k trail at 2:15 p.m.

Attendees are encouraged to bring new, unopened, colorful socks for Shoes 4 the Shoeless.

Registration is requested.