Upcoming Events

Ages 9 – 15

Participants will assemble their hand-held boats using only natural materials (some provided, some found); some bark here, some twine there and some mud to fill in the gaps. Once done, participants will unleash their boats in the creek to see which boat makes it to the end! We will finish the program with some classic creeking and hiking! Wear your creek shoes!

Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 30

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: Thursday, May 1

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. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking.

Registration deadline: Sunday, May 4

Ages 9 – 12
Wednesdays, May 7 – 28

Children will experience science firsthand through hands-on, and sometimes messy, activities! We will explore fascinating science concepts with a new theme each week. We are putting science to the test as your child learns about chemistry, biology and physics.

Registration deadline: Monday, April 28

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, May 6

Ages 6 – 12

Join us for an evening of all our favorite camp games, hikes and activities to celebrate the start of summer. Finish the night sharing your favorite camp stories around a campfire with s’mores. Both sessions (A and B) of an Evening at Camp will be similar, but, participants are welcome to sign up for both to get maximum camp fun!

Registration deadline: Friday, May 2

All ages

Join us at the courts for a special glow-in-the-dark evening of pickleball! The court will be lit with fun colors and there will be light-up pickleballs! Wear colors that will shine under black light and glow/light-up accessories! Please note that this is not a tournament-style event. Matches will be for fun and to lower points, and we will make every effort to rotate teams through the courts frequently.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, May 7

All ages
(Rain date: Saturday, May 17)

The evening will kick off with games, activities, and fun reminiscent of the various exhibits featured in the film. For a late dinner or dessert, our wonderful community food trucks, Claybourne Grille and Kona Ice, will be pleased to serve you. At sunset, we will gather around the big screen for the film.

This event is possible thanks to a generous sponsorship from Dayton Children’s Hospital.

Registration is requested but not required.

All ages

This event will include flower bouquet making, floral photo opportunities and crafts made with love! Musical entertainment will be provided by pianist Jim Douglass. Travelin’ Toms refreshments will be available to purchase. The first 25 mothers will receive a complimentary drink ticket for a Travelin’ Toms beverage.

Registration is requested.

Ages 12 – 17 plus family member over 21
Sundays, May 11 – June 15

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) comprised of a teen and their parent/guardian or other close family member over the age of 21.

Registration deadline: Sunday, April 27

Ages 18 and up
Mondays, May 12 – June 16

Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this summer! All leagues are 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 intermediate level.

Registration deadline: Sunday, April 27

Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion

We will complete crafts with nature/sensory themes, read stories, play games and take short hikes in the park. The theme for May is ‘Wildlife Moms’. This program is limited to one adult companion per registrant. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking. Strollers are not recommended at parks with natural terrain.

Registration deadline: Thursday, May 8