Promises Made, Promises Kept
Current Franklin County levy funding for Metro Parks expires at the end of 2019. On Nov. 6, 2018, Metro Parks will seek a 10-year, 0.95-mill levy that will run through …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
Behold the flowers of fall
Autumn takes your breath away with its fabulous canvas of changing colors, but it also takes the blooms away. Those wonderful flowers that delight the eye throughout summer fade away …Read More
Feathered friends flock through the parks
KATIE BENNETT, Clear Creek Naturalist Fall in Ohio welcomes cooler temperatures, a painted landscape and significant activity among our avian friends. The changing weather, a safe place to rest and …Read More
Tim Talks: Abounding wildlife at your Metro Parks
From bald eagles to salamanders to foxes, you’ll find abounding wildlife at your Metro Parks. SEE MORE TIM TALKS VIDEOS Tell us your story
Snap it in the parks Shutterbugs!
As the leaves turn colors, your Metro Parks transform into beautiful landscapes of reds, oranges and yellows and become the perfect backdrop for photographs. Check out the lakes, creeks, meadows …Read More
Cool off with a walk in the woods
Highbanks Metro Park The Overlook Trail in Highbanks Metro Park is an easy extension from the Dripping Rock Trail and a great place to escape on a hot day. The …Read More
Tail-wagging fun for you and your pup
Sunshine, wildlife, beautiful trails, rushing water and unlimited smells – your dog will love it all! We sniffed out five fun activities that you and your pups will enjoy. PRAIRIE …Read More
Tim Talks: Miles of trails for everyone in your Metro Parks
Let’s get outside! You’ll find miles of trails where you can hike, bike, jog or watch the wild turkeys strut their stuff. It’s all here in your Metro Parks. …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
Birds of a feather flock together at Metro Parks
CARRIE MORROW, Assistant Resource Manager Central Ohio birders know that Metro Parks are fantastic for birding adventures. Visitors may be looking to add to their life list or just love …Read More
Tim Talks: Fitness and nature meet at Blacklick Woods
Grab your friends and run the trails at Blacklick Woods or relax on a bench and watch the deer bound through the fields. Tell us your story
Laid back places and spaces for you to enjoy in your Metro Parks
Serenity in the Secret Garden Inniswood Metro Gardens has so much to offer to spark the imaginations of children and adults. As you walk its pathways you’ll enjoy the inner …Read More
Party like it’s 1880 at Slate Run Farm
STEPHANIE REINER, Slate Run Farm Interpretive Aide There are lots of things to see and do when you visit Slate Run Living Historical Farm. Here are some things to try: …Read More
Solitude and serenity on the Fern Trail
KATIE BENNETT, Clear Creek Naturalist If you want to experience a little bit of everything found at Clear Creek from the diversity of the plants to the wildlife and only …Read More
Flap your wings at these butterfly and insect havens
Butterfly Garden at Scioto Audubon Metro Park Quarter-acre butterfly garden off Maier Place Swallowtails, monarchs, skippers, cabbage whites, bumble bees and honeybees Garden and adjacent prairie filled with milkweed, butterfly …Read More
Stolen Kayak Recovery
Last month, while on foot patrol at Scioto Audubon Metro Park, a seasonal ranger Jake found two kayaks stashed along the bank of the Scioto River. A quick check of …Read More
#YourMetroParksTrails – win a $500 REI gift card
We all have our favorite trails – the ones that wind through prairies, wetlands and forests or the ones that provide a front row seat to wildlife scurrying across the …Read More
Happy Trails to You!
Blendon Woods Naturalist Stephanie West gives a shout out for the 2.5-mile Overlook, Brookside and Ripple Rock trails. These shaded looped trails descend three times into a stream bed and …Read More