Bike to Work Day
Try a new commute and ride your bike to work! The Greenway trails wind through the city and have some of the best views around. Tell us about your …Read More
Free golf for Franklin County residents
Franklin County residents can now golf for free on the 3- and 9-hole courses at Blacklick Woods! ⛳️ Yeah, you read that right. Cya there! Come on out to …Read More
Foliage Frenzy!
MEGAN FLEISCHER, Inniswood Horticulturist Developing the next great garden theme for Inniswood’s seasonal displays is an on-going quest. I gather inspiration from obvious sources such as nursery catalogs and garden …Read More
It’s Yappy Hour
MELISSA MEYER, Development Assistant, Friends of Metro Parks DON’T MISS THE BEST BARKING TIME OF THE YEAR AT YAPPY HOUR! Join Friends of Metro Parks at Walnut Woods from 6 …Read More
A Game of Weeds (Two Hungry Naturalists)
Our Two Hungry Naturalists play a Game of Weeds and cook up a couple of beauties: dandelion fritters, plus garlic mustard and bacon sandwiches. (No weeds were harmed during the …Read More
New system makes it easy for you to book tee times at Blacklick Woods Golf Courses
DANNY SORGINI, Assistant Golf Manager, Blacklick Woods Golf Courses At the beginning of April, Blacklick Woods Golf Course transitioned to the use of Teesnap for their POS System and web …Read More
Columbus Dads gather at the Metro Parks
The Columbus Dads group gathered at Blendon Woods Metro Park so dads could get out of the house, explore a park and get more involved with their kids, and each …Read More
Fun awaits you at new Outdoor Adventure programs
MELISSA TURPENING, Outdoor Adventure Coordinator Dip your paddle into the creek or load up your pack for an overnight adventure. Test your cooking skills and paddle board down the river. …Read More
Wander and Wonder: Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park
Marvel at the bison grazing in their pastures, look for critters in the creek or listen to the water flow over the rocks. You can do it all at Battelle …Read More
Springtime brings new life to Slate Run Farm
DAVE TROTTER, Interpretive Aide Spring brings many changes to the farm. As the weather warms, the activity around the farm increases dramatically. The wheat planted last October is greening up …Read More
Spring birding is here at your Metro Parks
10TV’s Karina Nova talks with Stephanie West about the sights and sounds of spring – listen for chirping birds and look for blooming wild flowers in your Metro Parks. Send …Read More
Tim Talks: Play like a kid
Get a little dirty and play like a kid! 🤪Vault over obstacles at Glacier Ridge, zip across a ravine at Blendon Woods or look for wildlife in your Metro Parks. …Read More
Psst… volunteers are the secret
Psst… we’ll let you in on a little secret. Our pristine parks, engaging programs and preservation efforts wouldn’t be possible without the help of our dedicated volunteers! Thanks to almost …Read More
Park projects will enhance visitors’ experiences
TATIANA PARFENOVA, Park Planner Metro Parks staff are working on several projects to better serve the needs, wants and wishes of the voters of Franklin County. I will highlight just …Read More
Love of the wild inspired by Metro Parks
Metro Parks helped to inspire Coyote Peterson’s love of the wilderness and wild animals. His YouTube shows about his adventures in nature have led to his own television series on …Read More
Plant yourself at Burning Lake
Grab your shovels and get your hands dirty for Earth Day. Come plant trees at the Burning Lake area at Pickerington Ponds on Saturday, April 13. In addition to helping …Read More
The bats are swinging back to Clear Creek
CARRIE MORROW, Assistant Resource Manager It’s a chilly winter day. There aren’t any insects flying around and the creeks and ponds are covered in ice. In the recesses of rock …Read More
Tim Talks: March through the woods with family and friends
March right into the woods this month and awaken to the sights and sounds of spring. SEE MORE TIM TALKS VIDEOS Tell us your story
Birds, Birds, Everywhere in your Metro Parks
STEPHANIE WEST, Naturalist Blendon Woods Migration has started already! Even though March temperatures have been consistently well below freezing you can really begin to feel the coming of spring. I …Read More
Give your kids a fantastic summer at a Metro Parks Camp
AUDREY ZIMMERMAN, Camp and Special Events Coordinator As skunk cabbage emerges and the frozen world around us begins to thaw into the renewing, greenish-brown, muddy season we call spring, our …Read More