Welcome to Columbus & 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 22 outstanding natural area parks with more than 270 miles of trails and over 28,900 acres of land in seven central Ohio counties.

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Meet Athena, the newest animal ambassador at Metro Parks

Tyler Stanley Marketing and Social Media Specialist Whoooooo’s that at Blendon Woods’ nature center? Meet our newest animal ambassador, Athena the barn owl. About American barn owls The American barn …Read More

A new wetland is a milestone achievement for the Resource Management team

Logan Dunn and Elaine Hall Assistant Resource Managers For the first time, Metro Parks’ Resource Management team has embarked on a wetland construction project while doing all the set up …Read More

Metro Parks Celebrates World Photography Day

Tyler Stanley Marketing and Social Media Specialist On August 19, 2026, Metro Parks celebrated World Photography Day by sharing the results of its monthly photo of the month series. Columbus …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Tracy at Blacklick Woods

Tracy Holmes Volunteer at Blacklick Woods Tracy Holmes is talking with Communications Coordinator, Virginia Gordon Volunteering at Metro Parks I’ve been a volunteer at Blacklick Woods since the spring of …Read More