The Metro Parks Blog

A family bonds with nature by homeschooling at Metro Parks.

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

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

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

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

Discover blooming wildflowers, look for a a pair of bald eagles and listen as the sounds of spring come alive in your Metro Parks

A family reconnects and unwinds at Metro Parks.

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

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

Nasher and friends hit the ice at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park.

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

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

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

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

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

Walk through a pristine forest and take the path less traveled.

JILL SNYDER Assistant Manager, Interpretation and Education Metro Parks Winter Hike Ticket to Travel continues in February. Be sure to check out all of the beautiful scenery as the snow falls …Read More

Give back while getting out! Metro Parks will collect donations and raise money for the Mid-Ohio Food Collective during our January winter hikes. Last year, we raised $1,820 that went …Read More