Welcome to Columbus and 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 19 outstanding natural area parks with more than 230 miles of trails and over 28,400 acres of land in seven Central Ohio counties.

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Keep Columbus Beautiful Manager appointed to Metro Parks Board of Park Commissioners

Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks (Metro Parks) welcomes Aryeh Alex to its Board of Park Commissioners after being sworn in by Franklin County Probate Court Judge Jeffrey Mackey on …Read More

Wander and Wonder: Dyer Mill Trail

Discover the solitude and winter quiet as you hike the Dyer Mill Trail at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park.

Adventure Starts Here: Central Ohio Hikerbabes

Central Ohio Hikerbabes reconnect with nature and each other during their hikes in Metro Parks.

Wander and Wonder: Metro Parks Annual Winter Hike Series

Join us for Metro Parks 49th Annual Winter Hike Series. Hike under the Twinkling Lights in December, start the New Year with New Traditions in January and Warm Your Heart ...Read More