Seventy years ago, Blendon Woods Metro Park opened to the public, making it the second park of what would, today, become one of the best park systems in the country. …Read More
TINA FRONK Social Media Specialist Fall offers crisp morning air, bright blue skies and breathtaking vistas bursting with brilliant colors. It’s the perfect time to lace up your hiking boots …Read More
Pat Patterson Maintenance Technician, Walnut Woods Hometown New London, Ohio What I do at Metro Parks and what I love about it As a Park Technician I’m very busy with …Read More
EMILY LOOMIS AND BRAD REUSCHLING Planning and Design Interns Spending the summer with the planning and design team as interns has been anything but slow or stagnant. We’ve worked on …Read More
Brandy and Mike Gleason, their eight children, two son-in-law’s and three grandbabies are all about exploring the outdoors, especially the Metro Parks. Check out their ultimate guide to Metro Parks …Read More
Build the outdoors into your day to day world by attending a free program at one of your Metro Parks. Venture into the woods with a naturalist to look for …Read More
Scioto Fest is back and loaded with tons of fun activities for you and your friends and family, including overnight camping. We’ve even got stuff for your furry best friend. …Read More
PEG HANLEY Public Information Manager If you missed the five bison born at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, you’re in luck as one of the mammas gave birth to a …Read More
Sixty-four acres of what will explode into a 180-acre destination park for recreation, fun and adventure will open this fall. Located along the west bank of the Scioto River near …Read More
TINA FRONK Social Media Specialist The natural world is full of intriguing, and sometimes gross, wonders. Robins exemplify these fascinating and revolting wonders while feeding their young. Baby robins stay …Read More
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
KIM DEAL Outdoor Adventure Programming If you’re craving a quick and inexpensive getaway, Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure has you covered. Whether you’re a water bug, an avid angler or a …Read More
PEG HANLEY Public Information Manager Naturalists and staff at Metro Parks have removed bird feeders from the parks as birds in Ohio and other states are suffering from an illness …Read More
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
