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. Click here to complete a 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!
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Backpacking Series: Week 2 Water Sources, Treatment, and Storage
Scioto Grove
5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, United States
Join us for a 7-week long series of interactive classes designed as an introduction to backpacking, building up to an overnight trip at the end! Attendance at all classes is ...Read More
Wine & Canvas
Blacklick Woods Golf Course
7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States
Join us for an evening of painting. Follow along with step by step instructions to paint a view into the miniature world beneath our feet. All materials will be provided. ...Read More
Try It! Archery
Scioto Grove
5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, United States
Enjoy free and fun archery at the range! All equipment and instruction are provided. Open to ages 8+. Meet at the archery range at Scioto Grove Metro Park.
Spider Eyes
Blendon Woods
4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, United States
Go “diamond hunting” and discover how many spiders are watching you! Bring a flashlight or headlamp.
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Darby Creek Day
Battelle Darby Creek
1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States
Celebrate everything that makes our creek great! Talk to many of our partnered organizations for tables of fun. Enjoy music, archery, crafts, meet live animals and splash in the creek. ...Read More
Backpacking Series: Week 2 Water Sources, Treatment, and Storage
Scioto Grove
5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, United States
Join us for a 7-week long series of interactive classes designed as an introduction to backpacking, building up to an overnight trip at the end! Attendance at all classes is ...Read More
Autumn Harvest Time
Slate Run Living Historical Farm
1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, United States
Ongoing from 1-3pm All ages Help with seasonal activities as the farm prepares for winter.
Autumn Harvest Time
Slate Run Living Historical Farm
1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, United States
Ongoing from 1-3pm All ages Help with seasonal activities as the farm prepares for winter.
Geology Hike
Blendon Woods
4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, United States
Join Ohio Geological Survey geologist Mohammad Fakhari on a geologic tour of Blendon Woods Metro Park. Attendees will learn about the formation of unique geological features of the park. Program ...Read More
Fall Color Tram Ride
Blendon Woods
4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, United States
Relax on the tram while enjoying the fall colors. Board at the Nature Center.
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Fall Fest
Slate Run Park
1375 St. Rte. 674 North, Canal Winchester, United States
Join us on October 14, from 11am to 3pm for Fall Fest at Slate Run Metro Park! Activities include: corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin patch, archery, live music, crafts, games, s'mores, ...Read More
Spooky Animals
Blendon Woods
4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, United States
Stop by the Nature Center to see some spooky animals and learn why they're not so scary.
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News & Events
CARRIE MORROW Assistant Resource Manager Throughout the spring and summer months, the Resource Management staff, naturalists and volunteers get together every other week to watch bats emerge from some very …Read More
HONOUR LACKEY Visitor Engagement Intern When you think of Metro Parks, maybe you think of the events like WAGfest or SciotoFest. Maybe you think of activities like climbing the rock …Read More
Megan Fleischer Horticulturist, Inniswood Metro Gardens Hometown and background I’m from Perrysburg, which is about 12 miles southwest of Toledo in northwest Ohio and has a population of about 25,000. …Read More
Metro Parks’ Human Resources Director, Renee Telfer, has been entertaining Metro Parks’ staff in our internal newsletter with a series of reviews of her favorite TV programs, always with an …Read More
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