Try the new hammock nook at Battelle Darby Creek
Welcome to our Hammock Nook at Battelle Darby Creek. With more than 30 black walnut trees in the grove near the nature center, you can pick an ideal spot to …Read More
Tim Talks: Surveys help native plants and animals
Resource management staff and volunteers conduct annual surveys for streams, bats, butterflies and bird, to help understand their populations in the parks and what we need to do maintain correct …Read More
A spectrum of tranquility
With two of their three children on the autism spectrum, a typical day for Jessica Crea and Mun Larimer can be full of boisterous sounds and activity. A day at …Read More
Metro Parks flourish thanks to our volunteers
Metro Parks is fortunate to have a wonderful corps of volunteers who devote more than 33,000 hours of their time to Metro Parks every year. We couldn’t do what we …Read More
Man beats type 2 diabetes by biking in Metro Parks
10TV’s Molly Brewer talks with Matt Neal who beat type 2 diabetes by riding his bike at Three Creeks Metro Park.
Rescue dogs explore the trails at Battelle Darby Creek
10TV’s Karina Nova explores dog trails with Holly Hauser and her six rescue dogs at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park.
ADA fishing at Prairie Oaks
10TV’s Karina Nova fishes with Rich Mann at Darby Bend Lakes at Prairie Oaks Metro Park.
Get that perfect picnic spot in your Metro Parks
Summer is in full swing, and there’s no better time than now to grab your nearest and dearest and head over to a Metro Park for a romantic picnic by …Read More
Wander & Wonder: Picture your Metro Parks
SEE RULES AND ENTER YOUR PHOTOS Wander & Wonder: Picture your Metro Parks Dates: March 1-April 5, 2020 Location: Grange Insurance Audubon Center • Prepare now and take photos this …Read More
Gettin’ down and dirty in your Metro Parks
Three kids and their moms enjoyed a magical mud fest at Blendon Woods. After attending a preschool program at the park, Loni Ives-Stone and her two kids met up with …Read More
Franklin County residents now have access to free golf at Blacklick Woods Golf Courses
Metro Parks Executive Director Tim Moloney meets Myles and Andre Shriver on the practice course at Blacklick Woods Golf Courses, as free golf for Franklin County residents becomes a reality.
Take a walk on the wild side this summer
HIGHBANKS The 2.5-mile Dripping Rock Trail at Highbanks Metro Parks is a great trail for a family hike with the kids. This trail is moderate in elevation as it winds …Read More
Float on in your Metro Parks
BRANDON NOVOTNY, Park Ranger Prairie Oaks Soak up all that summer has to offer with a float through your Metro Parks. Seven parks have access points along rivers and creeks, …Read More
Tim Talks: Free golf for Franklin County residents
Franklin County residents can now golf for free on the 3- and 9-hole courses at Blacklick Woods! ⛳️ SEE MORE TIM TALKS VIDEOS Tell us your story
Bike to Work Day
Try a new commute and ride your bike to work! The Greenway trails wind through the city and have some of the best views around. Tell us about your …Read More
Free golf for Franklin County residents
Franklin County residents can now golf for free on the 3- and 9-hole courses at Blacklick Woods! ⛳️ Yeah, you read that right. Cya there! Come on out to …Read More
Foliage Frenzy!
MEGAN FLEISCHER, Inniswood Horticulturist Developing the next great garden theme for Inniswood’s seasonal displays is an on-going quest. I gather inspiration from obvious sources such as nursery catalogs and garden …Read More
It’s Yappy Hour
MELISSA MEYER, Development Assistant, Friends of Metro Parks DON’T MISS THE BEST BARKING TIME OF THE YEAR AT YAPPY HOUR! Join Friends of Metro Parks at Walnut Woods from 6 …Read More
A Game of Weeds (Two Hungry Naturalists)
Our Two Hungry Naturalists play a Game of Weeds and cook up a couple of beauties: dandelion fritters, plus garlic mustard and bacon sandwiches. (No weeds were harmed during the …Read More
New system makes it easy for you to book tee times at Blacklick Woods Golf Courses
DANNY SORGINI, Assistant Golf Manager, Blacklick Woods Golf Courses At the beginning of April, Blacklick Woods Golf Course transitioned to the use of Teesnap for their POS System and web …Read More