There’s always something to do in your Metro Parks!
Whatever the season, there’s something exciting to do at Metro Parks. From winter hikes under twinkling lights to summer movies in the park, everyone can join in the adventure. Our inclusive events and programs let you connect with nature, learn about the local wildlife, and find an engaging activity for you and your family.
Want to host your own race, community or sporting event at Metro Parks? You will need a Special Event permit to do so. Click here to complete a Special Event Application.
Ready to start exploring? View our Events calendar below to see the most up-to-date offerings at all our parks. Click on each event to learn more, including time, description, and age range, or search by a specific topic or park. Take a refreshing hike on one of our trails, participate in an outdoor adventure program, or check out what else we have to offer!
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Forts, Fire & Fun
Blacklick Woods
6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States
Build a fort, try your hand at fire starting, and have fun exploring our natural play area.
Full Moon Hike
Battelle Darby Creek
1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States
Take a brisk 4-mile hike through forests and fields. Meet us at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Drive
Green Giants Hike
Clear Creek
185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, United States
Take in all things green and visit an old growth tree on a 4-mile off-trail hike. Terrain at Clear Creek is steep and uneven in areas, wear sturdy hiking shoes ...Read More
Learn the Ropes
Scioto Audubon
400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, United States
Join Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure and Scioto Audubon Metro Park for a Learn the Ropes program at the climbing wall. Open to all ages, instruction and equipment are provided. Tennis ...Read More
Tails & Trails
Battelle Darby Creek
1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States
Bring your 4-legged friends along for a 1.5-mile hike on our Wagtail trail. 2914 Georgesville-Wrightsville Rd.
Day-off School: Wetlands
Inniswood Metro Gardens
940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, United States
Learn about how wetlands help keep us healthy while exploring some of the plants and animals that live there.
Day-off School: Wetlands
Inniswood Metro Gardens
940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, United States
Learn about how wetlands help keep us healthy while exploring some of the plants and animals that live there.
Adults 50+ Wildflower Walk
Blendon Woods
4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, United States
Take a 1 mi walk in the woods to look for early spring wildflowers
For Adults 50+: GPS Egg Hunt
Sharon Woods
6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States
Learn to use a GPS unit to search for easter eggs hidden throughout the park in this non-traditional egg hunt. Meet at the Maple Grove Bulletin Board. Please note that ...Read More
Bunny Hunt Trail
Blendon Woods
4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, United States
Can you spot all of the bunnies hiding in the woods? Find them all and collect a prize!
GPS Egg Hunt
Sharon Woods
6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States
Learn to use a GPS unit to search for easter eggs hidden throughout the park in this non-traditional egg hunt. Meet at the Maple Grove Bulletin Board. Please note that ...Read More
Signs of Spring
Battelle Darby Creek
1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States
Take a hike with a naturalist to spot the signs of spring along the trail. Meet at the Indian Ridge Bulletin Board, 2705 Darby Creek Dr.
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