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Bias Free Policing Report

Posted on January 28, 2020January 23, 2023 |
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It is the goal of Metro Parks and our ranger program to provide services to all park visitors and Central Ohio residents with due regard for the cultural, racial, ethnic …Read More

Social Media Policy

Posted on September 6, 2018March 28, 2023 |
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Social Media Policy The Metro Parks policy ensures that Metro Parks social media outlets maintain a professional image of Metro Parks and meet legal standards. For purposes of this policy, …Read More

Friends

Posted on December 9, 2016October 10, 2018 |
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Friends of Metro Parks

Newsletter Sign-up

Posted on April 26, 2016September 27, 2022 |
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Privacy Policy

Posted on June 11, 2015September 27, 2022 |
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Privacy Policy At Metro Parks, we are committed to protecting your privacy and creating a safe and secure online environment for anyone who visits and uses our website and the …Read More

Surplus Equipment

Posted on April 20, 2015September 27, 2022 |
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Metro Parks surplus equipment is available by Internet Auction, using GovDeals Inc. Goods may include motor vehicles, equipment, tools or supplies. Goods are available at auction for 10 days, during …Read More

Friends of Metro Parks

Posted on January 16, 2015September 27, 2022 |
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Friends of Metro Parks

Park Projects

Posted on January 7, 2015February 24, 2023 |
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100 Acre Wood The 100 Acre Wood (previously identified on this page as Big Walnut Creek Parkland) is a site dominated by old-growth oak-maple forest, ravines and 100-foot bluffs that ...Read More

Natural Resources

Posted on December 10, 2014March 16, 2023 |
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With more than 27,700 acres of land and over 2,400 species of plants and animals, Metro Parks continually strives to manage these natural resources with an eye toward biological diversity …Read More

Rules and Regulations

Posted on November 13, 2014September 27, 2022 |
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Rules and Regulations View PDF

Contact Us

Posted on October 21, 2014November 4, 2022 |
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Contact Us Please fill out the form below to send us a comment or suggestion. Name Email PhoneMessageEmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ Headquarters ...Read More

Contract Bidding

Posted on October 21, 2014March 24, 2023 |
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Contract Bidding Metro Parks uses a competitive bidding process to procure the services of general contractors to manage or undertake our construction or other projects. A Notice to Bidders will ...Read More

Metro Parks Budgets

Posted on October 21, 2014December 12, 2022 |
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Unaudited Financial Statements

Posted on October 21, 2014May 31, 2022 |
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Unaudited Financial Statements Accrual Basis Financial Statements December 2021 December 2020 December 2019 December 2018 December 2017

Audited Financial Statements

Posted on October 21, 2014September 19, 2022 |
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Audited Financial Statements Click on one of the links below to view (and/or print) one of Metro Parks’ biennial audited financial statements.   Metro Parks 2021 Biennial Audit Metro Parks …Read More

Monthly Financial Statements

Posted on October 21, 2014March 9, 2023 |
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Monthly Financial Statements Click on the links below to view (and/or print) one of Metro Parks’ monthly financial statements from the last 12 months. February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 …Read More

Finance

Posted on October 21, 2014February 27, 2023 |
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Financial Documents Click on the Financial Statements links below to view copies of the Metro Parks budget, audits, annual financial reports and monthly financial reports. Monthly Financial Statements Audited Financial …Read More

Careers

Posted on October 21, 2014February 20, 2023 |
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CAREERS Enjoy working outdoors? Do you have a passion for conservation and education? Grow your career with Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks! The mission of Metro Parks is to …Read More

Board Meetings

Posted on October 21, 2014January 11, 2023 |
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Board of Park Commissioners Metro Parks is a separate political subdivision of the state of Ohio organized under Ohio Revised Code Section 1545 to conserve natural resources and provide natural ...Read More

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