Yes for Parks
Support Your Parks!
Vote Yes on November 7!
The Centerville-Washington Park District has played a vital role in improving quality of life for Washington Township and Centerville residents since 1959 – delivering fun, healthy and outstanding park experiences that connect the community with the outdoors. Centerville-Washington Park District operates eight community parks, nine nature parks and 34 neighborhood parks encompassing 1,063 acres in Centerville and Washington Township.
Each of the 51 parks has varying amenities. You’ll find a sprayground, a dog park, a skatepark and an archery range; top-notch sports fields; hiking trails and nature preserves; and more, all within the boundaries of one suburban Ohio community of 61,000 people.
The Park District offers over 750 programs every year that cover nature, recreation, adventure, and more! Your parks are what keeps Centerville and Washington Township open, green and livable. For a full description of parks, amenities and programs, please visit www.cwpd.org.
Facts At-A-Glance:
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1.0-mil parks and recreation replacement levy with a 10-year term
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Funds parks and recreation amenities and services for 51 parks in Centerville and Washington Township.
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This will replace an expiring 0.9 mill levy that originated in 2004 and was renewed by voters in 2014.
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The Park District has been operating for nearly 20 years withthe 0.9 mill levy at 2004 total township values.
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The replacement of this levy at 1.0 mills will provide funds to maintain the standard of care for district facilities and requested park improvements.
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The Park District’s primary source of revenue is from property tax levies provided by Centerville and Washington Township residents.
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CWPD does not receive operating monies from the City of Centerville, Washington Township, Montgomery County, or Five Rivers MetroParks.
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The levy will generate approximately $2M in revenue, which provides funds to keep facilities in top shape, while adding various requested improvements.
What it will cost:
Homeowners will pay $35.00/year per $100,000 of home value*, which equates to an additional $13.39/year or just $1.11 per month. “The community support is essential to enable us to provide exceptional parks and facilities, and to insure the future of one of our community’s greatest assets,” said Jeff Senney, Park Board President.
*Nov. levy will be based off 2023 home values not the newly released tentative property values from the Montgomery County Auditor.
Investments over the next 10 years include:
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Repairing aging hardscape areas, such as paved trails and courts
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Conservation and habitat management of natural areas
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Implementation of the Grant Park Master Plan
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Replacing aging equipment and park amenities, such as playgrounds
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Continuation of CWPD’s ADA Transition Plan
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Continuation of award-winning program offerings
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Ensures the Park District can retain excellent, highly qualified staff
Thanks to the community's wise investment through the past levy, the Park District was able to:
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Groom fields daily, allowing nearly 4,000 young athletes to play baseball, football, lacrosse, soccer and softball each year.
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Plant more than 1,000 trees shade trees.
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Create nearly 9 miles of new trails to connect residents with the outdoors
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Offer 100% more community special events over the past two yearss
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Open flush restrooms at Forest Field and Oak Grove Parks.
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Expand camp offerings by 40% since 2021, providing over 550 additional children the opportunity to have a nature or recreation camp experience.
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Enhanc the archery range, as well as added opportunities for archery instruction.
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Partner with youth athletic organizations to make parks safer with outdoor AEDs.
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Add shade structures at several community parks.
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Install a new wayfinding system at Bill Yeck Park.
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Plant nearly 120 acres of pollinator habitat around the District.
Jim C.
"The quality, availability, and care of the park areas in Centerville is superb. For a community this size to have this many choices in outdoor recreation and beautiful natural areas to choose from is rare."
Katie and Matt P.
"We LOVE our parks! The Centerville-Washington Township Park District (CWPD) is incredible and continuously exceeds our expectations. The facilities, playgrounds, parks, programs, and staff are absolutely five-star!"
Shawn E.
"I’m convinced we have the best park district in the entire world!
Keep up the great work!"