Forest Field Park is an
Plan your visit
- Park type
- Community
- Acres
- 44.27
- Location
- 2100 E. Centerville Station Rd.
- Hours
- Open daylight hours
Programs at Forest Field Park
4 programs
Adult Wellness
- Dates
- 9/1/2026 - 11/24/2026
- Time
- 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Where
- Forest Field Park
Ages 18 and up Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 1 – November 24 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air while meeting other walking enthusiasts. These are self-guided walks around your community parks! Walking helps maintain a healthy weight, increases energy, lifts your spirits, strengthens memory and protects from heart disease and high blood pressure. Enjoy reduced stress, improved quality of sleep and the many benefits from an improved quality of life. There is no registration deadline for this program. Join anytime!
Registration deadline: none listed
Register now →Adult Wellness
- Dates
- 9/1/2026 - 11/24/2026
- Time
- 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Where
- Forest Field Park
Ages 18 and up Tuesdays & Fridays, September 1 – November 24 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Fee: $15 nonresidents Trekking with Nordic poles is a wonderful way to cross-train or try something new. The American Nordic Walking Association notes that this form of exercise engages 80% of your muscles while still remaining low impact. Meet up with other trail trekking enthusiasts to trek through the parks through this self-guided meet-up program! Sign up to rent Nordic poles if you want to try trekking before you purchase your own set. You will be contacted to sign a borrower's permit and pick up your set for the fall. A limited number of rental poles are available. There is no registration deadline for this program. Join anytime! Note: Tuesday Trail Trekking locations will be the same as the A Walk in the Park program.
Registration deadline: none listed
Register now →Adult Wellness
- Dates
- 9/1/2026 - 11/24/2026
- Time
- 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Where
- Forest Field Park
Ages 18 and up Tuesdays & Fridays, September 1 – November 24 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Trekking with Nordic poles is a wonderful way to cross-train or try something new. The American Nordic Walking Association notes that this form of exercise engages 80% of your muscles while still remaining low impact. Meet up with other trail trekking enthusiasts to trek through the parks during this self-guided meet-up program! You must bring your own Nordic poles if you sign up for this option. There is no registration deadline for this program. Join anytime! Tuesday Trail Trekking locations will be the same as the A Walk in the Park program.
Registration deadline: none listed
Register now →Special Events
- Dates
- 11/21/2026
- Time
- 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Where
- Forest Field Park
All ages Saturday, November 21 Noon – 3:00 p.m. (Last groups will be going on the 5k trail at 2:15 p.m.) Parking at Forest Field Park 2100 E. Centerville Station Rd. We need your help for this Thanksgiving adventure. Follow the clues along the routes and help us find the turkeys during an interactive walk or hike! There are two options for your quest, a one-mile paved/limestone path walk or a 3.1-mile (5k) adventure hike. Either trek you complete, there will be a fun Thanksgiving-themed prize! Our sponsor for this event is Dayton Children's Hospital. Travelin' Toms Coffee Truck will be in attendance with beverages available for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring new, unopened, colorful socks for Shoes for the Shoeless. Athletic socks that fit children ages 5 and up are preferred. T-shirt requests are due by the end of the day on Thursday, October 29, or until all t-shirts are claimed. Any extra t-shirts will be given out at 2:30 p.m. on the day of the event. This is a Tools to Trek program. Registration is requested.
Registration deadline: none listed
Register now →All programs at this park →
Gather here1 reservable shelter
Before you go
Check conditions first.
Ball diamonds and pitches close after rain. Field status is recorded daily, and the Park District’s own page carries access details, maps and rules.
