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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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Hibah Ayaz and her daughter at Blacklick Woods Metro Park

The Ayaz Family

Hibah Ayaz and her young daughter love Blacklick Woods and are frequent visitors. They particularly enjoy a walk on the trails, and also have fun at the playground and take …Read More

Black Men Run

Black Men Run – Columbus Chapter build friendship and stay healthy while running at Central Ohio’s first Metro Park, Blacklick Woods. The inspiring group meet at the park every Saturday.

Metro Parks – 70 Years Strong

Current Franklin County levy funding for Metro Parks expires at the end of 2019. On Nov. 6, 2018, Metro Parks will seek a 10-year, 0.95-mill levy that will run through …Read More

Promises Made, Promises Kept

Current Franklin County levy funding for Metro Parks expires at the end of 2019. On Nov. 6, 2018, Metro Parks will seek a 10-year, 0.95-mill levy that will run through …Read More