PEG HANLEY Public Information Manager After spending 17 years underground, billions of Brood X, or the Great Eastern Brood, cicada will boldly and loudly bust out across several states. Ohio …Read More
STEPHANIE WEST Naturalist at Blendon Woods Metro Park Once upon a time, there were vast forests covering most of Ohio. As those forests were cleared, many of its inhabitants became …Read More
HALEY INGRAM Metro Parks Planning & Design Project Coordinator Flowers are blooming, animals are moving and Metro Parks is gearing up for an exciting summer. Last year we hosted the …Read More
TINA FRONK Social Media Specialist Grab your phones and head out to your favorite Metro Park – the #cbusparkie selfie station is back! It will rotate through seven different parks …Read More
ANDREW BOOSE ANNETTE BOOSE Metro Parks Aquatic Ecologist …Read More
CINDY MARAVICH Senior Environmental Educator, Inniswood Metro Gardens April is Gardening Month and the perfect time to get outside and see what’s blooming in your Metro Parks. A stroll through …Read More
BRITTANY AMBROSIO-BEUTHE COMBO Vice President Over the last several years, the mountain biking community in Central Ohio has flourished. Multiple trails are located within the city or just a short …Read More
Tina Fronk Social Media Specialist As spring ushers in sunshine and warmer weather, the wetlands burst to life at your Metro Parks. Spring also brings incredible wildlife viewing opportunities as …Read More
PEG HANLEY Public Information Manager With deep ravines running to Big Walnut Creek and cliffs 100 feet tall, Metro Parks acquired a piece of land several years ago that is …Read More
KATHLEEN O’DOWD Guest Blogger As the sun’s rays melt the last of winter’s snow and flurries transform into spring showers, remember Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks for an immersive …Read More
If you’re looking for fun outdoor recreation activities, look no further than our 2021 Outdoor Adventure Card. Come out to a Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure program and grab a card. …Read More
TATIANA PARFENOVA Landscape Architect Metro Parks capital improvements projects (CIP) for 2021 are ambitious and reflect our goal to always provide an exceptional experience for the 14 million annual visitors …Read More
ALLISON SHAW Naturalist Sharon Woods Metro Park When the forecast calls for frigid temperatures, try this easy craft to beautify your yard. Supplies: Natural items A piece of string, twine …Read More
KIM DEAL Outdoor Adventure Programming Metro Parks Winter Hikes Ticket to Travel is underway and we know that you may be missing out on the camaraderie that the Winter Hike …Read More