Cent-Wash Parks

We have 2 full-time jobs open! Seeking a Recreation Supervisor to head up nature day camps, park programs and special events! We're also looking for an Operations Technician who will work to provide safe, clean and well-maintained parks.💚 cwpd.org/careers/

We're definitely starting to notice more fall color in your parks!

Home is where a park is! Are you one of the 84%? (Source: National Recreation and Park Association, Park Pulse, October 2023)

Light up warm & cheerful Centerville with warm & cheerful pumpkins this Halloween! If you're interested in volunteering to organize a pumpkin glow in your neighborhood park, contact Ginger Clark at gclark@cwpd.org. She'll let you know what you need to do! Sign up by October 17!

Is your Styrofoam piling up?

It's time for 2 new park challenges! They run from today through November 30, 2024, so you have plenty of time to complete them! Are you a Path Finder, a Trail Master or BOTH? cwpd.org/programs-event…

Student research in Grant Park! 💚

@KFHS_West @KFhsib @KCSPortraitGrad Looks like a perfect day to us! 💚

IB Environmental students went to Grant Park today to collect data on different ecosystems. They will then investigate the health of the ecosystems. @KFhsib @KCSPortraitGrad #wearefirebirds

Hey, that's cool! The Dog Park at Oak Grove Park has just been voted the best dog park in Dayton according to a Dayton.com poll! 🐾

We love the ODNR fall color report and the ending of this video is 👍👍!

We're hiring! We currently have open positions for temporary park operations technicians and for a part-time environmental education program assistant. Apply to join our team! cwpd.org/careers/

We're planning Truck or Treat! It will be Saturday, October 21 at Oak Grove Park. If you have a vehicle you want to bring, please contact Ally Berger at aberger@cwpd.org for more information!

Because the heat advisory will still be in effect this evening, the National Dog Day celebration at the Dog Park at Oak Grove Park is rescheduled for Friday, September 1 from 6-9 pm. Hoping for better weather!

Celebrate the end of summer with a FREE sundae at the Smith House this Sunday from 2-4! #ThingsToDoInDayton

REQUEST! The Fairy & Gnome Home Festival is just over 2 weeks away and we could use more home-building supplies! If you have acorns, buckeyes, tree bark, pine cones, seed pods or other natural materials, please drop them off at CWPD headquarters by 9/1. Thanks! 🧚🍄

More information about recent trail improvements: cwpd.org/2023/08/14/wer…

The recent completion of the 0.6-mile path around Iron Horse Park means all 8 of your community parks now boast a paved perimeter path, providing ample opportunity for you to be active and enjoy the outdoors with family, friends and your furry friends!

Let's pawty! Join us for a free evening of spoiling your dogs with fun activities, a photo booth, giveaways and a puppachino bar at the Dog Park at Oak Grove Park next Friday night! (Aug 25 from 6-9 PM) #ThingsToDoInDayton

🍂 Reminder! Fall program registration opens online tomorrow at 10 a.m. for C/WT residents! 🍂 cwpd.recdesk.com/Community/Prog…

Minions: The Rise of Gru will be on the inflatable big screen at Forest Field Park on Sat, Aug 19. The party starts at 7pm! Join us for this free family-friendly night at the park! #ThingsToDoInDayton