Washington Township Parks and Recreation Department

09/02/2026

💪 STRONGER SEPTEMBER 💪

September is the perfect time to get moving, build strength, and take a little time for yourself! Join us for a month of fitness classes designed to help you stretch, strengthen, restore, and feel your best.

From Vinyasa Yoga to Strength & Balance and Restorative Yoga, there’s something for every fitness level. Come as you are, move at your own pace, and make September your strongest month yet!

Let’s get stronger together! 💪
Vinyasa Yoga: https://wtp.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=3247

Strength & Balance: https://wtp.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=3259

Restorative Yoga: https://wtp.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=3252

09/02/2026

🎣 WE’VE MADE SOME CHANGES! 🎣

Our Fish for Fun Tournament has made some small changes, and we think this is going to be a super fun tournament for anglers of all experience levels! Whether you’re a seasoned fisherman or just enjoy spending a day by the water, this is your chance to compete, have fun, and see who can reel in the longest bass!

The tournament is simple: fish at the allowed ponds, snap a photo of your bass catch with a measurement tool, record a quick release video, and submit your entry. No boat or fancy equipment needed just bring your fishing gear, enjoy the outdoors, and have some fun! 🐟🏆

Ready to see how big you can catch? Register today and join the fun! 🎣
https://wtp.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=3277

09/02/2026

Come feed the Pecar Nature Center animals with us this September! 🐢🦎

During this hands-on experience, you'll help prepare food for Jade the Green Iguana, meet Indy the Axolotl, get up close with Jack and Diane the Sulcata Tortoises, and help feed our aquatic turtles. You'll also learn fun facts about each animal and what goes into keeping them happy and healthy.

Spots are limited, so register today! 🐢🌿
https://wtp.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=3266

09/02/2026

📢 Quick Update

Pecar Nature Center will be closing early at 4:30 PM today, September 2. We appreciate your understanding and hope to see you back tomorrow during our regular hours! 🌿🐢

09/01/2026

🌿Got a few plants that have outgrown their space? Come swap them at Plantchella!🌿

Whether you’re a serious plant collector or just trying to keep your first succulent alive, Plantchella is a chance to meet other plant lovers, trade plants and accessories, and take home something new. Bring along your extra plants, cuttings, pots, or plant accessories and get ready to swap, share, and connect with fellow plant people!

Sign up here!
https://wtp.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=3298

09/01/2026

🐔 Peep, peep… it’s almost picnic time! 🐔

Join us at Pecar Nature Center for a hands-on morning with our feathered friends! Help feed, pet, and learn all about our hens while discovering what it takes to care for them. Your registration also helps provide food and care for our resident chickens throughout the year!

Registration NEEDED!
https://wtp.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=3268

09/01/2026

🌮🎶 GOOD FOOD. FREE LIVE MUSIC. A NIGHT OUT AT THE AMPHITHEATER! 🎶🌮

The Friends of Fred are bringing together a lineup of food trucks for a full evening of delicious eats, live music, and community fun! Grab dinner from your favorite truck, find a spot on the lawn, and enjoy the sounds of The Strays as they take the stage.

With plenty of food options and live music filling the air, this is the perfect way to spend an evening with friends and family at the Washington Township Amphitheater. Bring your appetite, bring your crew, and come hungry! 🍔🌮🍕🎸

08/30/2026

08/29/2026

🏺 Unearth the mysteries of the past! 🌎

Join us at the pavilion center for September's session of the Wild World of Nature grant series! This month, we're hosting the Children's Museum of Indianapolis for National Geographic Treasures of the Earth. Bring the thrill and science of real archaeological discovery to your family. Become an archaeologist and use clues to assemble Terra Cotta Warriors the way emperor Qin might have done, examine a mystery artifact, and translate hieroglyphs in a pharaoh’s cartouche.
Come dig into history, discover something new, and experience the adventure of archaeology! 🏺🔎 The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

Sign up here!
https://wtp.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=3211

08/28/2026

Congratulations to the winners of our Disney Movie Trivia Night!

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for a night of Disney fun and trivia! And a special shoutout to Plainfield for their generous gift donation that helped make the night extra magical.

We appreciate your support and can’t wait to see everyone at our next event!