Wander and Wonder: Geology rocks at Highbanks
Discover a new world at Highbanks Metro Park. Turn over rocks, discover new wildlife and explore the park.
Discover your Metro Parks, NATURALLY
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
Tim Talks: Homeschooling at Highbanks
Join the Gleason family for a family adventure at Highbanks Metro Park.
Adventure for adults 50 and older in your Metro Parks
CARRIE KELLER Outreach Naturalist Previously known as Metro Five-0 programs, our programs For Adults 50+ have returned! So far, our 50+ crowd has enjoyed a fall color walk, archery and …Read More
Burning to beautify
CARRIE MORROW Assistant Resource Manager The season of harvest is upon us and the weather has turned frosty and cool. It’s burn season. Whether originally ignited by lightning or intentionally …Read More
Run wild at Glacier Ridge
BRANDY GLEASON Bring the family (Fido too!) to Glacier Ridge Metro Park for a fun-filled day of outdoor exploration and relaxation. Located in northwest Columbus, this beautiful park gives you …Read More
Fun for everyone in Metro Parks
Karli Nardecchia Metro Parks Camps and Special Events Specialist Endless fun awaits you and your family at Metro Parks. Check out some of our favorite activities for your next outing. …Read More
Tidbits to discover on your park travels
Visit one of Ohio’s 1,800 historical markers on your next outing at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park. Dedicated in 2012, the “Big and Little Darby Creeks -A Feature of Ohio’s …Read More
Wander and Wonder: Fall in Metro Parks
Lace up your hiking boots and look skyward for stunning fall color in your Metro Parks.
Tim Talks: Birding at Blacklick Woods
Bring your binoculars and see what you can find at Blacklick Woods Metro Park.
Gardens never sleep
CINDY MARAVICH Senior Environmental Educator Inniswood Metro Gardens We often think of the fall as the time to ‘put your garden to bed,’ but they never truly go to sleep. …Read More
More trees, please!
CARRIE MORROW Metro Parks Assistant Resource Manager Metro Parks manages over 28,000 acres of park land throughout central Ohio. Multiple types of habitats are protected and actively managed to improve …Read More
Falling into fall
The cooler weather and beautiful colors make fall a great season to get out and explore your Metro Parks! Here are a few tips from park naturalists on how to …Read More
Family fun time in Metro Parks
Karli Nardecchia Metro Parks Camps and Special Events Specialist Get out to your Metro Parks and enjoy some fun time with your family. Check out some of our favorite things. …Read More
Get outside with Metro Parks 2020 Explorer’s Challenge
If you’re eager to get out of the house, look no further than the 2020 Metro Parks Explorer’s Challenge. This fun, six-week program is modeled after of our popular …Read More
A pup’s paradise at your Metro Parks
Bring your best furry friend to Metro Parks and meander through a forest, sniff out a fresh adventure or play with other pups. Your dog will love hiking lesser known …Read More
Wander and Wonder: Fly fishing at Prairie Oaks
Cast your line and hook a big one at Prairie Oaks Metro Park.
Tim Talks: Darby Dan track and barn
Relive history as you travel Metro Parks Darby Creek Greenway Trail. You'll see the Darby Dan track and barn that served as a training ground for some of the country's ...Read More
Best Kept Fishing Secrets in Metro Parks
With so many beautiful lakes, ponds, creeks and rivers sprinkling the landscape of Metro Parks it can be a daunting task to find a good spot for catching fish. Is …Read More
Adventure starts here in your Metro Parks
Last week, a visitor checked stand up paddle boarding off her bucket list thanks to our highly qualified and enthusiastic Outdoor Adventure team. Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure is your free, …Read More