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 20 outstanding natural area parks with more than 230 miles of trails and over 28,700 acres of land in seven central Ohio counties.

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Benefits of Hiking in the Rain

MEGAN HARRIS Outdoor Adventure Programmer Picture this: it’s Friday, and you’ve been looking forward to the weekend because you have a beautiful day planned in one of Ohio’s many parks …Read More

A FOX IN THE SNOW: the challenge of conquering 19 winter hikes demands courage, commitment, and a bit of comedy

KATHLEEN O’DOWD Guest Contributor Cunning and sly, intelligent and adaptable, the red-haired fox is known for its pointed snout and bushy tail. Don’t let his relatively small size fool you …Read More

Five Trails to Explore this Spring at Metro Parks

LIZ CHRISTIAN Marketing and Social Media Specialist Bluebell Trail The Bluebell Trail at Three Creeks Metro Park offers the perfect view of the blooming bluebells in spring. This 1-mile trail …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Joe at Pickerington Ponds

Joe Goddard Maintenance Technician, Pickerington Ponds Metro Park Hometown and Background I came into the world at St Ann’s Maternity Hospital in Columbus, but my early years were spent in …Read More