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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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News & Stories from your Metro Parks

A dedicated bench stirs loving memories

A dedicated bench at Rocky Fork Metro Parks helps to keep alive Fred Bown’s memories of his wife, Sheree.

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.

ADA fishing at Prairie Oaks

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

Dana Starks and her mom talk together ona becnh at Three Creeks Metro Park

Three Generations of the Starks family love the Metro Parks

Dana Starks meets up with 10TV’s Yolanda Harris at Three Creeks to talk about the three generations of her family that love and use the Metro Parks frequently. As well …Read More