Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks (Metro Parks) welcomes Aryeh Alex to its Board of Park Commissioners after being sworn in by Franklin County Probate Court Judge Jeffrey Mackey on …Read More
ANNA ROWE Park Technician, Scioto Grove Metro Park Hometown Charlotte, North Carolina Photo: Anna next to the foam bison at Scioto Grove Metro Park’s 3D archery course. What I do …Read More
JILL SYNDER Assistant Manager – Interpretation & Education At the beginning of the pandemic, I set out to hike every trail in Metro Parks that I had not yet hiked. …Read More
KIM DEAL Outdoor Adventure Programming As 2021 comes to an end, many people look forward to a new year and new resolutions. Check out some of these outdoors-inspired resolutions that …Read More
CAROLINE WAGER Outdoor Adventure Programming While many see winter as an end to outdoor adventures, here at Metro Parks we see it as just the beginning! In addition to sledding …Read More
Melissa Turpening Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure Program Coordinator This time of year can be challenging for many. Between the sun setting by 6pm and the chilly winter weather, it can …Read More
Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks seeks funding through Ohio EPA’s Water Resource Restoration Sponsor Program for a restoration and protection project at Clear Creek Metro Park.
WILLIS WOODARD Park Ranger, Scioto Audubon Metro Park & Greenway Trails Hometown Columbus, Ohio What I do at Metro Parks In 2007 I was an intern during the very first …Read More
At last, Quarry Trails Metro Park is open! The 20th Metro Park is located within 5 miles of 350,000 residents, fulfilling a need for access to a park in this …Read More
If you’re looking for ways to come out of hibernation and embrace the wonders of the season, head out to one of your 20 Metro Parks with family and friends. It’s …Read More
No matter how far, no matter when, Metro Parks Winter Hikes have a trail for you to enjoy! Hike under the Twinkling Lights in December, start the New Year with …Read More
Sarah Segers Naturalist, Glacier Ridge and Homestead Metro Parks What I do at Metro Parks I am the full-time naturalist for Glacier Ridge and Homestead Metro Parks. I became part-time …Read More
