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Welcome to Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks

Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks (Metro Parks) is a public agency serving the citizens of central Ohio by providing a regional system of clean, safe, natural area parks. Metro Parks features 20 outstanding natural area parks with more than 230 miles of trails and over 28,500 acres of land in seven central Ohio counties.



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The Metro Parks Strike Team attacks Bank Run

LOGAN DUNN Assistant Resource Manager What is a strike team, you may ask? Well, typically, each week Metro Parks staff members gather together at various parks around the park district …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Cassie at Blacklick Woods Golf Courses

Cassie Stiles Assistant Golf Course Manager, Blacklick Woods Golf Courses Hometown and Background I come from Milford Center, in Union County. It’s a village with less than a thousand residents, …Read More

Long-time Farm Program Manager has seen ‘nearly’ it all!

DAVID TROTTER Historical Farmer – Slate Run Living Historical Farm It is a unique place in Metro Parks where the “uniform” has not changed a bit for 43 years. Suspenders, …Read More

Total Eclipse of the Parks: What to know about the 2024 Solar Eclipse

LIZ CHRISTIAN Marketing and Social Media Specialist Have you heard? There’s a total solar eclipse happening this year on Monday, April 8. What better way to spend a Monday than …Read More

Activities in your Metro Parks

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Archery

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Backpacking

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Biking

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Boating

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Canoeing
/ Kayaking

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Cross Country
Skiing

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Day Camps

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Disc Golf

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Fishing

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Fitness

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Golfing

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Horseback
Riding

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Ice Skating

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Mountain
Biking

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Natural
Play Areas

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Nature
Centers

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Nature
Preserves

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Obstacle
Course

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Pets

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Picnicking

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Play Areas

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Rock
Climbing

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Sledding

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