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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 19 outstanding natural area parks with more than 230 miles of trails and over 27,700 acres of land in seven Central Ohio counties.

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News & Stories from your Metro Parks

Man beats type 2 diabetes by biking in Metro Parks

10TV’s Molly Brewer talks with Matt Neal who beat type 2 diabetes by riding his bike at Three Creeks Metro Park.

Rescue dogs explore the trails at Battelle Darby Creek

10TV’s Karina Nova explores dog trails with Holly Hauser and her six rescue dogs at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park.

ADA fishing at Prairie Oaks

10TV’s Karina Nova fishes with Rich Mann at Darby Bend Lakes at Prairie Oaks Metro Park.

Franklin County residents now have access to free golf at Blacklick Woods Golf Courses

Metro Parks Executive Director Tim Moloney meets Myles and Andre Shriver on the practice course at Blacklick Woods Golf Courses, as free golf for Franklin County residents becomes a reality.