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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WINTER HIKE KICK-OFF
Innis House
940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH
December 3, 2022 from 5-7 pm at Inniswood Metro Garden Join us at the Innis House for hot chocolate and take a walk through the gardens under the twinkling lights.
Twinkling Lights, Lantern Walks & Hot Chocolate at Chestnut Ridge
Walk under the twinkling lights at Battelle Darby Creek, Blacklick Woods, Highbanks, Homestead and Inniswood during the month of December. Come out to Chestnut Ridge for special evening lantern walks and hot chocolate on Friday December 9, 2022 & ...Read More
Twinkling Lights, Lantern Walks & Hot Chocolate at Chestnut Ridge
Walk under the twinkling lights at Battelle Darby Creek, Blacklick Woods, Highbanks, Homestead and Inniswood during the month of December. Come out to Chestnut Ridge for special evening lantern walks and hot chocolate on Friday December 9, 2022 & ...Read More
Start the New Year with Metro Parks – Prairie Oaks
Prairie Oaks
3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Clear Creek, Prairie Oaks, Rocky Fork, Scioto Audubon, Scioto Grove, Sharon Woods, Slate Run and Walnut Woods. Enjoy refreshments at Prairie Oaks. Saturday, January 7 10am-1pm Prairie ...Read More
Start the New Year with Metro Parks – Sharon Woods
Sharon Woods
6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Clear Creek, Prairie Oaks, Rocky Fork, Scioto Audubon, Scioto Grove, Sharon Woods, Slate Run and Walnut Woods. Enjoy refreshments at Sharon Woods. Saturday, January 14 10am- 1pm ...Read More
Start the New Year with Metro Parks – Scioto Audubon
Scioto Audubon
400 West Whittier St., Columbua, OH
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Clear Creek, Prairie Oaks, Rocky Fork, Scioto Audubon, Scioto Grove, Sharon Woods, Slate Run and Walnut Woods. Enjoy refreshments at Scioto Audubon. Saturday, January 21 10am-1pm Scioto ...Read More
Start the New Year with Metro Parks – Clear Creek
Clear Creek
185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Clear Creek, Prairie Oaks, Rocky Fork, Scioto Audubon, Scioto Grove, Sharon Woods, Slate Run and Walnut Woods. Enjoy refreshments at Clear Creek. Saturday, January 28 10am-1pm Clear ...Read More
Love from Metro Parks! – Blendon Woods
Blendon Woods
4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus
Choose a trail you love and take a hike at Blendon Woods, Glacier Ridge, Heritage Trail, Pickerington Ponds, Quarry Trails and Three Creeks. Enjoy hot drinks and a treat at Blendon Woods. Saturday, February 4 10am-1pm Blendon ...Read More
Love from Metro Parks! – Glacier Ridge
Glacier Ridge
9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH
Choose a trail you love and take a hike at Blendon Woods, Glacier Ridge, Heritage Trail, Pickerington Ponds, Quarry Trails and Three Creeks. Enjoy hot drinks and a treat at Glacier Ridge. Saturday, February 11 10am-1pm Glacier ...Read More
Love from Metro Parks! – Three Creeks
Three Creeks
3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH
Enjoy hot drinks and a treat at Three Creeks. Saturday, February 18 10am-1pm Three Creeks
WINTER HIKE CELEBRATION!
Blacklick Woods Golf Course
7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH
Sunday, February 26, 2023 11am-3pm at Blacklick Golf Course Hike along the paths of our Audubon Sanctuary Golf Course, collect your Winter Hike patch or Friends of Metro Parks hiking ...Read More
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News & Events
VIRGINIA GORDON Communications Coordinator Don’t you just love it when a plan comes together? Metro Parks was very much part of the A-Team, the John ‘Hannibal’ Smith of the moment, …Read More
JILL SNYDER Visitor and Engagement Manager In Ohio, people often assume that the winter means a time to cuddle up inside and avoid the outdoors. Fifty years ago, Metro Parks …Read More
CARRIE MORROW Assistant Resource Manager Metro Parks’ natural resource management staff and their volunteers visit the W. Pearl King Prairie Savanna several times each year to control invasive plants, collect …Read More
Jen Boniface Manager of Park Operations Hometown and background I’m from Barberton, which is about 8 miles southwest of Akron. The town was founded in 1891 by an industrialist named …Read More