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Wander & Wonder: Programs and nature centers

Posted on March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 |
  • Family and Kids
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Visit one of our four nature centers for a fun day of learning and exploration.

So, What’s an Outdoor Adventure Programmer’s Favorite Program?

Posted on February 15, 2024April 26, 2024 |
  • Family and Kids
  • The Metro Parks Blog

CAROLINE WAGNER-FREY Outdoor Adventure Supervisor Metro Parks employees often get asked what their favorite park, trail, or native flora and fauna are. As Outdoor Adventure programmers we will get asked …Read More

Springtime brings new life to Slate Run Farm

Posted on April 16, 2019June 10, 2019 |
  • Educators
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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

Tim Talks: Play like a kid

Posted on April 12, 2019May 16, 2019 |
  • Family and Kids
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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

Tim Talks: March through the woods with family and friends

Posted on March 6, 2019April 29, 2019 |
  • Family and Kids
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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

Give your kids a fantastic summer at a Metro Parks Camp

Posted on February 27, 2019April 29, 2019 |
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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

Tim Talks: Winter wonderlands in Metro Parks

Posted on February 12, 2019June 21, 2019 |
  • Family and Kids
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Sled down a steep hill, ski through the woods or plop down in the snow and make an angel (or devil) in your favorite Metro Park. SEE MORE TIM TALKS …Read More

The Ayaz Family

Posted on October 22, 2018January 2, 2019 |
  • Family and Kids
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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

Posted on October 17, 2018December 4, 2018 |
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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

Posted on September 27, 2018November 3, 2022 |
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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

Posted on September 20, 2018December 4, 2018 |
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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

Posted on August 8, 2018November 3, 2022 |
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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

Posted on July 6, 2018December 4, 2018 |
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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

Posted on June 28, 2018January 9, 2023 |
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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

Posted on June 22, 2018December 4, 2018 |
  • Family and Kids
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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

Posted on May 3, 2018December 4, 2018 |
  • Family and Kids
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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

Posted on May 3, 2018December 4, 2018 |
  • Family and Kids
  • The Metro Parks Blog

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

Posted on April 10, 2018December 4, 2018 |
  • Family and Kids
  • The Metro Parks Blog

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

Posted on March 6, 2018June 5, 2019 |
  • Family and Kids
  • The Metro Parks Blog

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

Posted on February 5, 2018December 4, 2018 |
  • Family and Kids
  • The Metro Parks Blog

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

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