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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 27,700 acres of land in seven Central Ohio counties.

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Man soaks up nature at Blendon Woods

Keith Kraut talks with 10TV’s Karina Nova at Blendon Woods about birding and how the park helps him cope with depression and anxiety. Keith birds at the park several times …Read More

Metro Parks is one researcher’s paradise

Pattama Ulrich dreams of a world where humans, wildlife and nature harmoniously coexist. She’s making this dream come true by studying natural resource management at Metro Parks with an emphasis …Read More

Fall parks challenge

After falling in love with Metro Parks while doing the Passport to Metro Parks program, Jason Ward and Britney Williams-Ward have created #fallparkschallenge on Twitter to encourage others to share …Read More

Wander & Wonder: Picture your Metro Parks

SEE RULES AND ENTER YOUR PHOTOS Wander & Wonder: Picture your Metro Parks Dates: March 1-April 5, 2020 Location: Grange Insurance Audubon Center • Prepare now and take photos this …Read More