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Discover your Metro Parks with the 2021 Explorer’s Challenge

Posted on April 16, 2021 |
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HALEY INGRAM Metro Parks Planning & Design Project Coordinator Flowers are blooming, animals are moving and Metro Parks is gearing up for an exciting summer. Last year we hosted the …Read More

Take your selfies to the next level with a #cbusparkie

Posted on April 6, 2021April 19, 2021 |
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TINA FRONK Social Media Specialist Grab your phones and head out to your favorite Metro Park – the #cbusparkie selfie station is back! It will rotate through seven different parks …Read More

Around the next bend

Posted on April 5, 2021April 19, 2021 |
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ANDREW BOOSE                                           ANNETTE BOOSE Metro Parks Aquatic Ecologist      …Read More

Tim Talks: Homeschooling at Blacklick Woods

Posted on March 22, 2021August 1, 2022 |
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A family bonds with nature by homeschooling at Metro Parks.

Celebrate gardening month at Inniswood Metro Gardens

Posted on March 22, 2021March 25, 2021 |
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CINDY MARAVICH Senior Environmental Educator, Inniswood Metro Gardens April is Gardening Month and the perfect time to get outside and see what’s blooming in your Metro Parks. A stroll through …Read More

Ride into fun at Chestnut Ridge Metro Park

Posted on March 15, 2021 |
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BRITTANY AMBROSIO-BEUTHE COMBO Vice President Over the last several years, the mountain biking community in Central Ohio has flourished. Multiple trails are located within the city or just a short …Read More

Wetlands burst to life in spring

Posted on March 10, 2021March 25, 2021 |
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Tina Fronk Social Media Specialist As spring ushers in sunshine and warmer weather, the wetlands burst to life at your Metro Parks. Spring also brings incredible wildlife viewing opportunities as …Read More

A wonderland of wilderness awaits you in northeastern Franklin County

Posted on March 9, 2021March 25, 2021 |
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PEG HANLEY Public Information Manager With deep ravines running to Big Walnut Creek and cliffs 100 feet tall, Metro Parks acquired a piece of land several years ago that is …Read More

Wander and Wonder: Spring bursts back to life

Posted on February 26, 2021August 1, 2022 |
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Discover blooming wildflowers, look for a a pair of bald eagles and listen as the sounds of spring come alive in your Metro Parks

Tim Talks: Family reconnects in Metro Parks

Posted on February 22, 2021April 22, 2021 |
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A family reconnects and unwinds at Metro Parks.

Turning the corner on spring at Metro Parks

Posted on February 18, 2021March 1, 2021 |
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KATHLEEN O’DOWD Guest Blogger As the sun’s rays melt the last of winter’s snow and flurries transform into spring showers, remember Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks for an immersive …Read More

Outdoor Adventure kicks off 2021 adventure card

Posted on February 11, 2021 |
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If you’re looking for fun outdoor recreation activities, look no further than our 2021 Outdoor Adventure Card. Come out to a Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure program and grab a card. …Read More

Tim Talks: Nasher skates Metro Parks

Posted on February 10, 2021March 22, 2021 |
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Nasher and friends hit the ice at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park.

Metro Parks continues its commitment to elevate park experiences for visitors with some bold projects in 2021

Posted on February 10, 2021 |
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TATIANA PARFENOVA Landscape Architect Metro Parks capital improvements projects (CIP) for 2021 are ambitious and reflect our goal to always provide an exceptional experience for the 14 million annual visitors …Read More

DIY suncatchers add beauty to your yard when it’s freezing outside

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 |
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ALLISON SHAW Naturalist Sharon Woods Metro Park When the forecast calls for frigid temperatures, try this easy craft to beautify your yard.  Supplies: Natural items  A piece of string, twine …Read More

Hiking tips from the Outdoor Adventure staff

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 |
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KIM DEAL Outdoor Adventure Programming Metro Parks Winter Hikes Ticket to Travel is underway and we know that you may be missing out on the camaraderie that the Winter Hike …Read More

Metro Parks #cbusparkie is on the move!

Posted on January 21, 2021June 1, 2021 |
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TINA FRONK Social Media Specialist Our rotating #cbusparkie selfie station is on the move! It’s headed to Scioto Audubon in early February, so bring your friends, your pup or just …Read More

Wander and Wonder: Towering pines at Walnut Woods

Posted on January 20, 2021February 12, 2024 |
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Enjoy a walk through the towering pine trees at Walnut Woods Metro Park and experience a vicarious sense of its wonder. While most trees have shed their leaves and look ...Read More

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