Morning Milers
Beavercreek Community Park 801 Factory Rd, Beavercreek, OH, United StatesJoin the GCP&T Trail Sentinels for an early morning ride along the region's bike trails. GCP&T Trail Sentinels are an elite volunteer group who patrol the trails and coordinate several cycling events. These rides are not for the beginner skill level and may include a short, off-trail portion with an average of 25-35 miles at 14-16 MPH. Riders […]
Father’s Day Fishing & Lure Making
Spring Lakes Park 2191 Ferry Road, Bellbrook, ohioBring your father figure out to the park for a grand ol’ time of fishing and lure making! Never fished before? Don’t worry, there will be parks staff there to help. We have a limited number of poles to loan, first come first serve! Your receipt for this event will serve as your fishing permit […]
Night Owls
Caesar Ford Park 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OHFor one night only, experience the park after dark. We will explore the forest looking for nocturnal creatures, learn about nocturnal adaptations, play with glow paint, and probably get some sleep… or not… This is an overnight program, tents will be provided.
Take Charge of your Diabetes
Fairgrounds Recreation Center 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OHLaura Halladay, NDTR, Family & Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Greene County, will be joining us at the Fairgrounds Rec. Center Park to present information in reference to “Taking Charge of Your Diabetes”. Learn more about the signs of diabetes, possible complications, and ways to manage the diagnosis, including simple steps and learning […]
Greene Grasshoppers: Water Works
Fairgrounds Recreation Center 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OHPrepare to get wet! Grab your towels and slap on the sunscreen! Come out for water play in the park! Greene Grasshoppers Geared towards our kiddos 6-9 years old, Greene Grasshoppers is a monthly program where they get have nothing but FUN in our parks. With these station-based programs, kids will experience a different […]
Wiggle Worms: Coloring Outside the Lines
Fairgrounds Recreation Center 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, OHThis month your kiddos will express their creative side with this station-based art session. We will have self-guided art stations with easy-to-follow instructions for each child to create their masterpieces. Wiggle Worms Our unique Wiggle Worms program is designed to introduce children, ages 2-5, to the natural world through play and fun! Each month our […]
Teen Roughin’ It Day Camp
Narrows Reserve 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OhioAre you interested in learning some tips on how to survive the wild? In this one day outdoor adventure, you will learn how to build fires, how to create shelter and so much more! Each registrant will also receive a pocket knife of their own to keep. Parents are not required to stay for this […]
Toad-ally Together ~ Trolls Adventure
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHToad-ally Together is a new program partnered by Greene County Parks & Trails and GCBDD to bring kids and families of all abilities together to have fun in our backyard! Geared towards children ages 2 & up and of all abilities. These are drop in programs, you do not have to stay for the full 2 hours. […]
Backyard Cruise-In & Swap Meet
Caesar Ford Park 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OHWhether you are a classic car owner or a classic car enthusiast, this event is for YOU! Join the Greene County Parks & Trails Ranger Division for an End of Summer Cruise-In, right in your backyard. Bring out the classic cars, trucks, bikes, and all the family for an evening of fun as we fill […]
Night Rides
Xenia Station 150 Miami Avenue, Xenia, OHJoin the GCP&T Trail Sentinels for a moonlight ride along the region's bike trails. GCP&T Trail Sentinels are an elite volunteer group who patrol the trails and coordinate several cycling events. Night Rides are free and leave Xenia Station at 7 PM, finishing around 9 PM. The average speed of the ride is 10 MPH. All night riders […]
Shiver Me Timbers Camp
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OHAhoy Maties! Are you a landlubber? Do you know how to read a treasure map? Does "X" really mark the spot? Well all hands on deck as we set sail on a week-long, pirate themed adventure together. We will have scavenger hunts, make pirate-themed crafts and maybe we will find some pirate-booty! Yo ho, a […]
Junior Ranger Academy
GCPT Headquarters 635 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, OHWould you like to become certified as a junior ranger and become an ambassador to Greene County Parks & Trails? Then join our week-long Junior Ranger Academy if you are up for the challenge. Youth, ages 10-17, will spend a week with the Ranger Division completing exciting missions and experiencing nature first-hand. Cadets will get […]
