A Sense of Centerville and Washington Township

Centerville-Washington Park District with Executive Director Kristen Marks

August 01, 2023 Centerville-Washington History Season 2 Episode 8
A Sense of Centerville and Washington Township
Centerville-Washington Park District with Executive Director Kristen Marks
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Kristen Marks is the Executive Director for the Centerville-Washington Park District. She has been with CWPD since 2002 where she began as the Park’s naturalist. In addition, she is the former president of the Ohio Park and Recreation Association and a member of the Centerville Noon Optimist Club. Founded in 1959 as the Washington Township Park District, the Centerville-Washington Park District now operates eight community parks, nine nature parks, and 34 neighborhood parks. In addition to maintaining the parks, CWPD also offers outdoor recreational programming for the community. Their primary focus is to connect residents with the outdoors and the natural environment 

Kristen's Beginning at Centerville-Washington Park District
History of Centerville Washington Park District
Priorities as Executive Director
Community Support for projects
Pandemic changes to programming
Inclusion and mobility in our parks
Promoting sustainability in the community
What's coming up with the parks?
What are Kristen's favorite parks?
Smith house entrance to Bill Yeck Park
Grant Park renovations
Battling invasive species
Volunteer opportunities