The Metro Parks Blog

TINA FRONK Social Media Specialist Surround yourself in love at your Metro Parks. Whether in the air, on the ground or in the water, love is all around you. As …Read More

In 2020 and continuing in 2021, there has been an increase in car break-ins in all Metro Parks. Take a look at this video. Please don’t leave valuables in your …Read More

PEG HANLEY Public Information Manager Mating season for eastern tiger salamanders and spotted salamanders at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park can get a bit dicey as these determined creatures surface …Read More

STEPHANIE WEST Senior Naturalist, Blendon Woods Metro Park While you might be inclined to hole-up and just wait for spring, here are some  things to love about the shortest month …Read More

Enjoy the splendor of the season during our winter hikes and snap a selfie to capture your best winter memories.

Go out and play this winter in your Metro Parks.

TIM MOLONEY Executive Director Who could have ever predicted where we were going to end up as we began 2020. As 2020 was going to be the first year for …Read More

Layer up and get out to Metro Parks for our annual winter hikes! Discover new trails on these self-guided hikes or visit old favorites as you walk at 18 different …Read More

The Olentangy River Project provided jobs for young adults who were not familiar with career opportunities at Metro Parks.

Don’t let the shorter days and winter cold get you down. Send the blahs packing and move your body and soul to a nearby Metro Park. Make the parks your …Read More

DONNA ABEL Interpretive Aid at Slate Run Farm Today’s homes are usually adorned with  wall-to-wall carpet, area rugs, scatter rugs or door mats. However, prior to the 19th century, factory-made …Read More

Bundle up and hit the trails for our Winter Hike series! Discover a new trail on your winter hike and capture your winter memories at our fun selfie station.

TINA FRONK Social Media Specialist Smile big because it’s now easier than ever to snap the perfect Instagram-worthy selfie with a scenic Metro Parks background. We’re kicking off our rotating …Read More

Scott Felker Naturalist, Three Creeks Metro Park Ah, winter. A time to migrate, hibernate and drink hot cocoa. Well, we might do the latter on chilly nights and dream of …Read More

JILL SNYDER Assistant Manager of Interpretation and Education Bundle up and put on your hiking boots – it’s time for Metro Parks annual winter hikes! This year, the winter hike …Read More

Discover a new world at Highbanks Metro Park. Turn over rocks, discover new wildlife and explore the park.

Highbanks Metro Park’s River Bluff Area on the west side of the Olentangy State Scenic River is the best place to get a look at the 100-foot tall shale bluffs …Read More

Join the Gleason family for a family adventure at Highbanks Metro Park.