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Dog Days of Summer

Posted on August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 |
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LIZ CHRISTIAN Social Media and Marketing Specialist The dog days of summer have technically passed, but it’s still pretty warm out there. Yet, there’s no better time to explore the …Read More

Adventure Starts Off Leash at Rocky Fork Metro Park

Posted on November 16, 2023April 26, 2024 |
  • Pets
  • The Metro Parks Blog

Bring your four-legged friend to Rocky Fork Metro Park to let them explore the dog park and the off-leash dog trail!

WAG! and Outdoor Inclusive Adventure are headline events at Prairie Oaks

Posted on August 18, 2022July 11, 2024 |
  • Pets
  • The Metro Parks Blog

BARK BASH – August 24, 2024 Bark Bash is the super-duper event of the summer for you and your canine friends. The inaugural Bark Bash replaces the cancelled WAG! Fest …Read More

Metro Parks Opens Two New Areas for People and Pets!

Posted on March 8, 2022April 12, 2023 |
  • Pets
  • The Metro Parks Blog

It’s an exciting time at Metro Parks! Just like springtime means buds and blooming flowers, we’re excited to announce the opening of two new areas at two different Metro Parks. …Read More

Summer fun with your furry friend

Posted on July 14, 2021March 16, 2023 |
  • Pets
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CAROLINE WAGNER Outdoor Adventure Programming Summer is for animal lovers! Hitting the trail with your furry friend is a dream come true. Before you and your best friend head outdoors, check …Read More

Tail-wagging fun for you and your pup

Posted on August 16, 2018July 11, 2024 |
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BARK BASH – August 24, 2024 Bark Bash is the super-duper event of the summer for you and your canine friends. The inaugural Bark Bash replaces the cancelled WAG! Fest …Read More

Picture this: Abounding beauty in the parks

Posted on April 27, 2018December 4, 2018 |
  • Pets
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Amy Colgan, Guest Blogger Picture this. The noise in the woods was startlingly loud. This was no squirrel rustling through the leaves; it was something much larger. Just as I …Read More

My Favorite Places: Battelle Darby Creek (with my dog)

Posted on October 25, 2017December 4, 2018 |
  • Pets
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BETHANIE BIDINGER, Battelle Darby Creek Park Ranger Fall is a great time to visit Battelle Darby Creek to refresh from the summer heat and take in all the beauty that …Read More

It’s always Dog Days at Prairie Oak—but especially at WAG!

Posted on August 9, 2017July 11, 2024 |
  • Pets
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BARK BASH – August 24, 2024 Bark Bash is the super-duper event of the summer for you and your canine friends. The inaugural Bark Bash replaces the cancelled WAG! Fest …Read More

Rocky Fork Dog Park – latest developments

Posted on March 31, 2017December 4, 2018 |
  • Pets
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UPDATE 2: April 12 (Dog Park now open! See first update and original post below) As promised, the Dog Park is now open. The poor turf areas have been fenced off. Grass …Read More

Rocky Fork Dog Park remains closed — for now

Posted on February 9, 2017December 4, 2018 |
  • Pets
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UPDATE: March 29, 2017 The maintenance crew began constructing a temporary fence inside the dog park today. The intent is to separate the good areas from the not-so-good, so that …Read More

Wild Parents Know Best!

Posted on May 24, 2016December 4, 2018 |
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It was a gorgeous spring day; one of those rare times when our central Ohio sky was clear blue, the sun was shining, and it was just warm enough to …Read More

Scioto Grove Metro Park Opens

Posted on May 10, 2016December 4, 2018 |
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The weather stayed fair and a crowd of more than 1,500 eager park lovers were on hand to mark the opening of the 19th Metro Park last Friday, May 6, …Read More

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