There’s always something to do in your Metro Parks!
Whatever the season, there’s something exciting to do at Metro Parks. From winter hikes under twinkling lights to summer movies in the park, everyone can join in the adventure. Our inclusive events and programs let you connect with nature, learn about the local wildlife, and find an engaging activity for you and your family.
Want to host your own race, community or sporting event at Metro Parks? You will need a Special Event permit to do so. Metro Parks will begin accepting Special Event applications for 2026 dates at 8:00am on Wednesday, November 12. Special Event Application.
Ready to start exploring? View our Events calendar below to see the most up-to-date offerings at all our parks. Click on each event to learn more, including time, description, and age range, or search by a specific topic or park. Take a refreshing hike on one of our trails, participate in an outdoor adventure program, or check out what else we have to offer!
12 events found.
Events
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Take a Walk in the Park
Walnut Woods
6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, United States
What better way to spend Take A Walk in the Park Day then a hike? Join us for 2-mile hike in the Buckeye Area of Walnut Woods Metro Park. Trail ...Read More
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Meet the animals
Highbanks
9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States
Schools out! Drop by the nature center between 11am-12pm and meet some of Highbanks educational animals up close. Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering ...Read More
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Preschool: Bumble Bees
Innis House
940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH, United States
Get to know bumble bees through a story, hands-on activities and a hike.
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Junior Naturalist Hike
Blacklick Woods
6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States
Enjoy spring break on this 1-mile hike while we search for early signs of spring.
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Preschool: Bumble Bees
Innis House
940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH, United States
Get to know bumble bees through a story, hands-on activities and a hike.
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Great Southern Metro Park Grand Opening
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Great Southern Metro Park
125 Williams Rd., Columbus, OH, United States
Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks (Metro Parks) will officially open its 21st park, Great Southern Metro Park, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 4 to 6 pm. The new ...Read More
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Fast-Paced Full Moon Hike
Sharon Woods
6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States
Join us at the Apple Ridge Bulletin Board for a fast-paced hike through the nighttime woods. Hike not suitable for slow walkers or strollers.
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Full Moon Hike
Battelle Darby Creek
1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States
Take a brisk 4-mile hike through forests and fields. Meet at the Ranger Station.
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Pink Moon Hike
Blacklick Woods
6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States
Celebrate the April full moon on this 2-mile hike.
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Chalk it up to Animal Tracks
Battelle Darby Creek
1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States
Let's make some chalk animal tracks leading visitors to our nature center. Drop by anytime between 9-4pm for supplies.
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Preschoolers: Birds!
Blendon Woods
4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, United States
Learn all about birds through literature, craft and activities.
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I Spy Photo Scavenger Hunt
Blacklick Woods
6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States
Stop by the Nature Center to pick up a scavenger hunt and then search the trails with a list of items to photograph. Once you've captured them all, return to ...Read More
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News & Events
LIZ CHRISTIAN Social Media & Marketing Specialist Spring will bring something special to south Columbus this year — the grand opening of Metro Parks’ 21st park! Great Southern Metro Park …Read More
GABBY POWER Environmental Educator, Inniswood It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right, springtime! Nothing quite compares to the sights and sounds of spring as the earth comes …Read More
In our latest Tim Talks video we took a closer look at our park rangers and the way they focus on keeping parks clean and safe for our millions of …Read More
KATIE LOFTON Outdoor Adventure Programmer Just like your furnace, you don’t want to skimp out on preventive maintenance on your bicycle in the off-season! Winter or early spring is the …Read More