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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 28,400 acres of land in seven Central Ohio counties.

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Keep your spirits high and come home to winter fun in your Metro Parks

If you’re looking for ways to come out of hibernation and embrace the wonders of the season, head out to one of your 20 Metro Parks with family and friends. It’s …Read More

Metro Parks 49th Winter Hike Series kicks off in December

No matter how far, no matter when, Metro Parks Winter Hikes have a trail for you to enjoy! Hike under the Twinkling Lights in December, start the New Year with …Read More

Come home to Metro Parks

Welcome home to your Metro Parks.

Adventure Starts Here: Fall wonders

Look for wildlife preparing for winter and migrating waterfowl as you discover your Metro Parks this fall.

Activities in your Metro Parks

Man aiming a bow and arrow icon — Archery

Man wear a backpack and holding a walking stick icon — Backpacking

Bicycle icon — Biking

Boat on Dock icon — Boating

Man paddling canoe icon — Canoeing
/ Kayaking

Man cross country skiing icon — Cross Country
Skiing

Sun icon — Day Camps

Disc Golf basket icon — Disc Golf

Fish under hook and line icon — Fishing

One man sitting, one standing with arms overhead icon — Fitness

Golfer swinging club icon — Golfing

Man riding a horse icon — Horseback
Riding

Ice Skating

Mountains and Bicycle icon — Mountain
Biking

Tree with leaves icon — Natural
Play Areas

Two leaves icon — Nature
Centers

Male deer with horns icon — Nature
Preserves

Man hanging from monkey bars icon — Obstacle
Course

Pets

Picnic Table icon — Picnicking

Two people on teeter totter icon — Play Areas

Man wearing backpack climbing rock wall — Rock
Climbing

Man on sled going down hill icon — Sledding

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Unwind before the week starts at Sharon Woods 💦

Unwind before the week starts at Sharon Woods 💦 Sit along Spring Creek and listen to the water burble your cares away. Take a hike along the Spring Creek Trail or the Multi-use Trail to find this watery solace 📷: Doug Wensink

Bundle up and head over to Glacier Ridge for a hik

Bundle up and head over to Glacier Ridge for a hike on the Red Oak Trail to see some fall color before it fades away 🌳🍂 Photo: Sarah Segers

It's a wonderful day to Opt Outside! Skip the line

It's a wonderful day to Opt Outside! Skip the lines for Black Friday and hit the trails in your favorite Metro Park.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families and fr

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families and friends! 🦃

Even this sycamore leaf is excited about Thanksgiv

Even this sycamore leaf is excited about Thanksgiving tomorrow 🍁 Who will be hiking off their Thanksgiving feast in a Metro Park? 😆
Photo: Kim Strosnider

If you're missing the bright colors of summer, hea

If you're missing the bright colors of summer, head over to Inniswood and look for beautyberry. Its bright purple color is a welcome sight as fall winds down. Look for them across the path from the Rose Garden.

Fall sunrises at Sharon Woods are so dreamy 😍 S

Fall sunrises at Sharon Woods are so dreamy 😍 Swirls of pink, purple and orange turn the sky into a work of art! 📸: Teri Gaa

Take an early morning hike at Sharon Woods to enjo

Take an early morning hike at Sharon Woods to enjoy the sunrise over frosted fields ❄️ Photo: Jon Hanshaw

Catch the last of fall color at Battelle Darby Cre

Catch the last of fall color at Battelle Darby Creek! 🍂 @aryehalex photographed this stunning display of fall color along the Terrace Trail 😍

An evening stroll at Walnut Woods is always a good

An evening stroll at Walnut Woods is always a good idea 🌙 The pond along the Kestrel Trail looks magnificent as the sun settles over the water 📸: Mindi McConnell

Get Outside, It’s Your Nature!

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