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First time ever for prairie burn at Scioto Grove Metro Park 🔥

Posted on April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 |
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CARRIE MORROW Assistant Resource Manager Along with awesome Metro Parks team members from various parks and departments, Resource Management completed two terrific burn days in late March 2022, including the …Read More

Has Spring Finally Sprung?! 🌸

Posted on April 12, 2022April 14, 2022 |
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JILL SNYDER Assistant Manager – Interpretation & Education Thankfully, most Ohio plants and animals use the length of daylight to judge if spring is here. If they relied on the …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Becky at Metro Parks Headquarters 🏢

Posted on April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 |
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BECKY COLLINS Ranger/Operations Specialist – Metro Parks Headquarters – What I do at Metro Parks I’ve been with Metro Parks for just over 20 years. I coordinate training, order uniforms …Read More

Metro Parks Uncovered: A Symphony of Springtime Sounds🎵

Posted on March 11, 2022March 14, 2022 |
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KATIE BENNETT Naturalist, Clear Creek Metro Park Regardless of the forecast or temperature, nature has many ways of letting us know spring is on the way. Signs of spring are …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Cody at Blacklick Woods Metro Park 🦎

Posted on March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 |
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CODY BERKEBILE Senior Naturalist, Blacklick Woods Metro Park – What I do at Metro Parks I’ve been a full-time Naturalist at Blacklick Woods Metro Park since February 2016 and became …Read More

Join Metro Parks for the 20 IN 22 Adults 50+ Challenge! ✔️

Posted on March 9, 2022March 14, 2022 |
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JILL SNYDER Assistant Manager – Interpretation & Education As we celebrate 20 IN 22, we want to challenge our adults who are 50+ to visit each of our 20 Metro …Read More

Grow Your Career with Metro Parks! 🌱

Posted on March 9, 2022March 15, 2022 |
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– Grow your career with Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks! Enjoy the outdoors working as a Seasonal Park Technician or spend the summer playing outside with kids as a …Read More

Metro Parks Opens Two New Areas for People and Pets!📢

Posted on March 8, 2022March 14, 2022 |
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It’s an exciting time at Metro Parks! Just like springtime means buds and blooming flowers, we’re excited to announce the opening of two new areas at two different Metro Parks.

20 IN 22: The Millennium Parks

Posted on February 17, 2022March 8, 2022 |
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Virginia Gordon Communications Coordinator Following the launch of our 20 IN 22 theme in the January edition of Metro Parks News (20 IN 22: A Multigenerational Celebration of Metro Parks), ...Read More

Countdown to Spring at Metro Parks! 🌷

Posted on February 14, 2022March 8, 2022 |
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JILL SNYDER Assistant Manager – Interpretation & Education As the weather starts to warm and the days get longer, it’s time to shake off those winter blues and revel in …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Bryan at Inniswood Metro Gardens 🌱

Posted on February 14, 2022March 8, 2022 |
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BRYAN KNOWLES Public Gardens Manager, Inniswood Metro Gardens – What I do at Metro Parks: I’ve been a Metro Parks team member for 20 years and became the Public Gardens Manager …Read More

Discover the World of Gardening as a Volunteer at Inniswood Metro Gardens! 🏠

Posted on February 14, 2022March 8, 2022 |
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Inniswood Volunteers Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, created to support and promote the development of Inniswood Metro Gardens. Volunteers help with many aspects of Inniswood’s operations, including garden maintenance, …Read More

Keep Columbus Beautiful Manager appointed to Metro Parks Board of Park Commissioners

Posted on January 13, 2022 |
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Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks (Metro Parks) welcomes Aryeh Alex to its Board of Park Commissioners after being sworn in by Franklin County Probate Court Judge Jeffrey Mackey on …Read More

Wander and Wonder: Dyer Mill Trail

Posted on January 11, 2022 |
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Discover the solitude and winter quiet as you hike the Dyer Mill Trail at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park.

Adventure Starts Here: Central Ohio Hikerbabes

Posted on January 3, 2022 |
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Central Ohio Hikerbabes reconnect with nature and each other during their hikes in Metro Parks.

Wander and Wonder: Metro Parks Annual Winter Hike Series

Posted on December 6, 2021 |
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Join us for Metro Parks 49th Annual Winter Hike Series. Hike under the Twinkling Lights in December, start the New Year with New Traditions in January and Warm Your Heart ...Read More

At last, Quarry Trails Metro Park opens

Posted on December 1, 2021 |
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At last, Quarry Trails Metro Park is open! The 20th Metro Park is located within 5 miles of 350,000 residents, fulfilling a need for access to a park in this …Read More

Keep your spirits high and come home to winter fun in your Metro Parks

Posted on November 23, 2021 |
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If you’re looking for ways to come out of hibernation and embrace the wonders of the season, head out to one of your 20 Metro Parks with family and friends. It’s …Read More

Metro Parks 49th Winter Hike Series kicks off in December

Posted on November 16, 2021December 2, 2021 |
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No matter how far, no matter when, Metro Parks Winter Hikes have a trail for you to enjoy! Hike under the Twinkling Lights in December, start the New Year with …Read More

Come home to Metro Parks

Posted on November 3, 2021November 8, 2021 |
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Welcome home to your Metro Parks.

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