The Ayaz Family
Hibah Ayaz and her young daughter love Blacklick Woods and are frequent visitors. They particularly enjoy a walk on the trails, and also have fun at the playground and take …Read More
Tim Talks: Creeking at Prairie Oaks
Feel the cool water on your bare feet as you wade into Big Darby Creek and look for crawdads and other cool critters. Get out and explore! SEE MORE TIM …Read More
Run wild in Metro Parks
Watch your kids eyes light up with excitement as they climb on the recreation structures at Glacier Ridge, run wild in the natural play area at Blendon Woods or explore …Read More
Five Reasons Scioto Audubon is a 5-Star Park
ANNA PELINO, guest blogger Lying on the eastern banks of the Scioto River, Scioto Audubon Metro Park has something for everyone in its 120 acres. Here are my five reasons …Read More
Get your adrenaline pumping at Scioto Grove
LISA WILLIAMS, Guest Blogger Each of the Metro Parks has its own collection of things to do in the great outdoors. Some are great play places for kids and adults. …Read More
Float on through the parks
BRANDON NOVOTNY, Prairie Oaks Ranger Canoeing and kayaking are two of the best ways to see your Metro Parks. From magnificent wildlife, to breathtaking sunsets and scenic views, a float …Read More
Tim Talks: Dig into Farm Life
Dig into 1880s farm life – Feel the softness of sheep’s wool in your hands, smell bacon sizzling on a cast iron stove and marvel at the strength of our …Read More
Tim Talks: Exhilarating hikes await at your Metro Parks
Breathe in that fresh air at Battelle Darby Creek! Your Metro Parks offer exhilarating hikes, spectacular views and memories you and your family won’t soon forget, we promise. Tell us …Read More
Tim Talks: Overnight backpacking is fun for all
The chirping of birds, the smell of a campfire, the thrill of a pull on your fishing line…what more could you ask for. At Scioto Grove, you can backpack with …Read More
Catch ’em if you can
BRADNON NOVOTNY, Park Ranger Prairie Oaks Spring has arrived in Central Ohio and fishing is starting to heat up. Your Metro Parks offer fishing at many of our parks, and …Read More
Tim Talks: Get outside and find your park
One time at Metro Parks… All the best stories start this way and we want to hear yours. Follow our Tim Talks as we interview park visitors about their favorite …Read More
Summer camps are a go at Metro Parks
AUDREY ZIMMERMAN, Camp & Special Events Coordinator ‘Twas the morning of camp signup, when all through the Metro Parks Not a staff member was sleeping, all up while it was …Read More
New Year’s resolution leads to new love of Metro Parks and a visit to them all
MEGAN EAGAN, Guest Blogger As residents of Gahanna, my husband, Michael, and I had always frequented Metro Parks closest to home: Blendon Woods, Inniswood and Sharon Woods. It was on …Read More
Winter fun starts at Metro Parks
There’s a youngster that lives in all of us, whatever our real age might be. All alike, we feel excitement and delight as the snow falls and the hills beckon …Read More
Winter Fun with Kids at Five Metro Parks
JULIE MILLER, Guest Blogger With kids, I often think of summer as the time for hiking and exploring parks. When winter comes, I am inclined to hibernate instead. However, that …Read More
Metro Parks and YMCA partnership creates special bonds for families
JEN ROSA, Prairie Oaks Naturalist As a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, I saw the need for inclusive programming outside in a park. Sometimes I go places …Read More
Kids learn about golf and learn life skills at The First Tee of Central Ohio programs
Registration is under way for the spring sessions of The First Tee of Central Ohio programs for kids age 5 to 17, hosted by Blacklick Woods Golf Courses. There is …Read More
Build a fort and have the time of your life
Many adults have fond memories of playing in the woods as a child. I wax nostalgic remembering my own woods outside of Marietta with an extension into Wayne National Forest. …Read More
The Gleason Family Adventure
UPDATE: June 2017 The Gleasons have changed their schedule and will now head to the Rocky Mountains National Park as the first leg of their trip. SEE VIDEO OF THE …Read More
Special programming for special kids
It’s widely accepted that outdoor play and exploration is essential to the healthy physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of all children. But children with special needs often face barriers …Read More