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Kayakers – beware of April showers

Posted on March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 |
  • Outdoor Adventures
  • The Metro Parks Blog

MEGAN HARRIS Outdoor Adventure Programmer Kayaking is one of the most popular activities that the Metro Parks’ Outdoor Adventure team has to offer. Sometimes we offer kayaking programs on lakes, …Read More

Leave No Trace in your Metro Parks

Posted on February 15, 2024March 14, 2024 |
  • Outdoor Adventures
  • The Metro Parks Blog

MACY TALLARICO Outdoor Adventure Programmer Our beautiful Metro Parks are home to gorgeous land, picturesque scenes, and many different species of wildlife. While we all love to enjoy our Metro …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Caroline at Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure

Posted on May 18, 2023February 16, 2024 |
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Caroline Wagner Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure Programmer Hometown and background I’m from Seven Hills, Ohio, a city of about 12,000 people in Cuyahoga County, and a suburb of Cleveland. I …Read More

Paddle with the Pros this Summer with Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure

Posted on January 31, 2022March 16, 2023 |
  • Fitness & Recreation
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  • The Metro Parks Blog

MELISSA TURPENING Outdoor Adventure Program Coordinator Paddling season may be several months away, but Metro Parks is gearing up for expanded paddling opportunities later this year. Brand new for 2022, …Read More

Fun awaits you at new Outdoor Adventure programs

Posted on April 17, 2019June 10, 2019 |
  • Fitness & Recreation
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  • The Metro Parks Blog

MELISSA TURPENING, Outdoor Adventure Coordinator Dip your paddle into the creek or load up your pack for an overnight adventure. Test your cooking skills and paddle board down the river. …Read More

Tim Talks: Discover adventure in your Metro Parks

Posted on December 6, 2018June 10, 2019 |
  • Outdoor Adventures
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Dana and her family dare to discover adventure in their Metro Parks 💚 Where will your next exploration start? SEE MORE TIM TALKS VIDEOS SEE MORE VIDEO with Dana and …Read More

Winter blues spark Metro Parks adventures

Posted on August 18, 2017June 10, 2019 |
  • Fitness & Recreation
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On a drab winter night, Scott Ballard, 49, contemplated what he would do for the rest of the year. He certainly didn’t want to spend it inside doing little or …Read More

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