Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System

Coffee & Birds
2025-01-26 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-02 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Drop by to enjoy a warm cup and beautiful birds at our viewing windows.

Cowboy Campfire Coffee!
2025-01-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Howdy Y’all! Come out to the Lower Sled Hill at Quarry Trails Metro Park to learn how to make Cowboy style Campfire Coffee! All ingredients and equipment will be supplied, feel free to bring your own reusable mug or cup and fill it up with some warm and toasty fire brewed coffee

Winter Watercolor
2025-01-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Spring Hollow at Sharon Woods, 1069 W Main St, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Adults and kids can learn the basics of watercolor and paint a simple winter landscape. Class includes a short hike, so please dress for the weather.

Bird BINGO
2025-01-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Calling all bird lovers for a morning of BINGO! Whether you are a long time bird enthusiast or a newbie birder, you can enjoy a fun game of BINGO with us. Stop by the shelter house from 10-12pm to get your BINGO card and hit the trail!
The bird trail will be along our Red Oak Trail which is 0.8 miles long with varying terrain of gravel and dirt paths.
Binoculars and guide books will be provided!
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the shelter house, rain or shine!

Scioto Grove Winter Hike
2025-01-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Scioto Grove Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

Flying Squirrel Talk & Hike
2025-01-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Learn all about the fascinating flying squirrel and go for a hike to check one of our nest boxes! Hike will be approximately 2 miles on crushed limestone. Ages 5+
Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. There is limited parking in the Nature Center lot on busy days. Additional parking is available in the Oak Coves Picnic Area, a 10 minute walk from the Nature Center. Follow the paved trail through Oak Coves toward the Nature Center.

Houseplant Basics
2025-01-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Learn the basics of keeping houseplants happy. Brown thumbs welcome!

Try It! Archery
2025-01-26 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-01-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Enjoy the thrill and fun of archery this winter while being toasty warm inside at the Blacklick Woods Golf Course!! Archery will be indoors at the Golf Course Pro Shop! All equipment provided, fun and free! Ages 8+.

Toddler Hike
2025-01-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Join us for a staff-led Toddler Hike around the lakes at Quarry Trails! We will walk as far as possible in the time allotted. We will be on stroller friendly trails

For Adults 50+: Winter Wild Edibles
2025-01-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a 1.25-mile hike while we learn about what plants and fungi can be foraged as they begin to emerge around us.

Tots on Trails
2025-01-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Share a slow-paced, half-mile hike with your toddler and discover nature together.

Pie Iron Cooking
2025-01-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Pie irons? Pudgy pies? Toastie irons? Regardless of what you grew up calling them, or are brand new to using them, join us to make recipes and learn tips and tricks. Meet at the campfire in Arrowhead Picnic Area at Scioto Grove Metro Park.

Storytime
2025-01-31 10:00 - 10:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Introduce your little one to nature through stories, songs and large motor activities. Program held inside the Nature Center. Ages 2-5.

50+ Morning Hike
2025-01-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Slate Run Park, 1375 St. Rte. 674 North, Canal Winchester, 43110, United States
Join us for a staff led 50+ morning hike at Slate Run Metro Park! Meet at the Buzzards Roost Picnic Area, trails are gravel and dirt, with areas of unevenness.

Lantern Hike
2025-01-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Join us for an after dark adventure on this two mile lantern hike! Some lanterns will be available to borrow. Meet at the Tall Pines area! 6833 Richardson Rd, Groveport, OH 43125

Blendon Woods Winter Hike
2025-02-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Blendon Woods Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

Owl Prowl
2025-02-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a 1.25-mile hike through the Walter Tucker Nature Preserve to search for roosting owls.

Annual Quilt Show
2025-02-01 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-02 11:00 - 16:00 | Innis House, 940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
View quilts, wall hangings, and quilted items with a “flora and fauna” theme made by the Columbus Metropolitan Quilters. Members will be available to answer questions on Saturdays and Sundays. The exhibit can be viewed when Innis House is open, Tuesday-Friday 8am-4:30pm and weekends 11am-4pm.

Adventure 101: Winter Hiking Tips
2025-02-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Our “Adventure 101” educational series includes everything from guest speakers to interactive outdoor skill lessons! Participants are encouraged to take notes and ask questions
From layering to gear, learn the best tips and tricks for staying warm on the trails! We are here to answer any questions you may have about winter adventuring and can also be your guide for some of the best scenic winter hiking excursions! Meet at the Scioto Grove Arrowhead Picnic area.

Groundhogs and More Walk
2025-02-01 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-02-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
We don’t know whether Buckeye Chuck will see his shadow, but you can discover how groundhogs and other winter sleepers survive on a 1-mile walk. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area buleetin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Rucking Club
2025-02-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Rucking is a form of fitness that combines strength training with cardio! Join us for our Staff Led Rucking Club. Weight will be provided, participants are required to bring their own bag to carry weight in (typically some form of back pack).
Participants are encouraged to bring their own form of wearable weights (rucking vests, backpacks filled with gear/water jugs, etc.)

Pickerington Ponds Winter Hike
2025-02-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Pickerington Ponds, 7680 Wright Road, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Pickerington Ponds Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm at the Burning Lakes area.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

Groovy Groundhogs
2025-02-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Celebrate Groundhogs day learning about groundhogs and why they come out of their dens in February!

For Adults: Milkweed Workshop
2025-02-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Learn what plants will attract butterflies to your yard and how to start milkweed from seed in an easy DIY greenhouse. Bring an empty milk jug to make your mini greenhouse.
