Seventy years ago, Blendon Woods Metro Park opened to the public, making it the second park of what would, today, become one of the best park systems in the country. …Read More
TINA FRONK Social Media Specialist Fall offers crisp morning air, bright blue skies and breathtaking vistas bursting with brilliant colors. It’s the perfect time to lace up your hiking boots …Read More
Clear Creek Metro Park and Fairfield and Hocking counties Managing wildlife and habitats is of utmost importance to resource managers in Metro Parks. Keeping wildlife populations in balance allows all …Read More
EMILY LOOMIS AND BRAD REUSCHLING Planning and Design Interns Spending the summer with the planning and design team as interns has been anything but slow or stagnant. We’ve worked on …Read More
Brandy and Mike Gleason, their eight children, two son-in-law’s and three grandbabies are all about exploring the outdoors, especially the Metro Parks. Check out their ultimate guide to Metro Parks …Read More
Build the outdoors into your day to day world by attending a free program at one of your Metro Parks. Venture into the woods with a naturalist to look for …Read More
Scioto Fest is back and loaded with tons of fun activities for you and your friends and family, including overnight camping. We’ve even got stuff for your furry best friend. …Read More
PEG HANLEY Public Information Manager If you missed the five bison born at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, you’re in luck as one of the mammas gave birth to a …Read More
Sixty-four acres of what will explode into a 180-acre destination park for recreation, fun and adventure will open this fall. Located along the west bank of the Scioto River near …Read More
TINA FRONK Social Media Specialist The natural world is full of intriguing, and sometimes gross, wonders. Robins exemplify these fascinating and revolting wonders while feeding their young. Baby robins stay …Read More
MIKE POLEWAY Event Marketing Group Join us for WAG! Fest, the coolest dog day ever, at Prairie Oaks Metro Park on Saturday, August 28 from 10am-4pm. The event will take …Read More
KIM DEAL Outdoor Adventure Programming If you’re craving a quick and inexpensive getaway, Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure has you covered. Whether you’re a water bug, an avid angler or a …Read More
PEG HANLEY Public Information Manager Naturalists and staff at Metro Parks have removed bird feeders from the parks as birds in Ohio and other states are suffering from an illness …Read More
CAROLINE WAGNER Outdoor Adventure Programming Summer is for animal lovers! Hitting the trail with your furry friend is a dream come true. Before you and your best friend head outdoors, check …Read More
Stop by Slate Run Living Historical Farm and fully immerse yourself in life on an 1880s farm. Check out Ohio Magazine’s write up about Slate Run here.
PEG HANLEY Public Information Manager Cookout and picnic season is in full swing and there’s no better place than your Metro Parks to grill and chill with family and friends. …Read More