Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System

St. Patrick's Day Hike
2023-03-17 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by taking in all things green on a 4-mile off-trail hike to a giant oak tree. Terrain at Clear Creek is steep and uneven in areas, wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Meet at the old Park Maintenance Shop, 9935 Opossum Hollow Road, Rockbridge.

Virtual Speaker Series: Rock Climbing with Jordan Reding
2023-03-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Get inspired for your next adventure from the comfort of your home! Join Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure for the following virtual presentation: Rock Climbing with Jordan Reding
Learn about basic Rock Climbing gear and follow along with Jordan Reding as he talks about his amazing adventures as a climbing guide and how he got there! During this presentation he will talk about some of his favorite climbing trips and destinations! Jaw dropping photos and videos will inspire you to get outdoors and climbing!
An access link will be emailed to the email address provided via this form.

Amphibian Search
2023-03-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Rocky Fork, 7180 East Walnut St., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Hike 1.5 miles on- and off-trail at Rocky Fork Metro Park to look for early spring amphibians!

Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt
2023-03-06 12:00 - 13:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Come out to Scioto Grove Metro Park and search for Bigfoot at the Arrowhead Picnic Area!

WINTER HIKE CELEBRATION!
2023-02-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
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 stick and medallion, enjoy hot chocolate, warm up by the fire and search for wooden ornaments along the trail.

Maple Time
2023-02-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Take a short hike through the sugarbush to learn about tapping trees and collecting sap, then go to the Farmhouse to watch sap boiling and sample a sweet maple treat.

Winter Astronomy
2023-02-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join the Columbus Astronomy Society as we search the sky for constellations, planets and more at Blacklick Woods Golf Course.

Love from Metro Parks! - Three Creeks
2023-02-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Enjoy hot drinks and a treat at Three Creeks.
Saturday, February 18 10am-1pm Three Creeks

Love from Metro Parks! - Glacier Ridge
2023-02-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
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 Ridge
As you hike the trails, search for Metro Parks wooden ornaments to take home as our gift to visitors! Find them at Pickerington Ponds the week of February 4, Heritage Trail the week of February 11 and Quarry Trails the week of February 18.

Love from Metro Parks! - Blendon Woods
2023-02-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
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 Woods
As you hike the trails, search for Metro Parks wooden ornaments to take home as our gift to visitors! Find them at Pickerington Ponds the week of February 4, Heritage Trail the week of February 11 and Quarry Trails the week of February 18.

Start the New Year with Metro Parks - Clear Creek
2023-01-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
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 Creek
As you hike the trails, search for Metro Parks wooden ornaments to take home as our gift to visitors! Find them at Walnut Woods the week of January 7, Slate Run the week of January 14, Rocky Fork the week of January 21 and Scioto Grove the week of January 28.

Start the New Year with Metro Parks - Scioto Audubon
2023-01-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
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 Audubon
As you hike the trails, search for Metro Parks wooden ornaments to take home as our gift to visitors! Find them at Walnut Woods the week of January 7, Slate Run the week of January 14, Rocky Fork the week of January 21 and Scioto Grove the week of January 28.

Start the New Year with Metro Parks - Sharon Woods
2023-01-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
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 Sharon Woods
As you hike the trails, search for Metro Parks wooden ornaments to take home as our gift to visitors! Find them at Walnut Woods the week of January 7, Slate Run the week of January 14, Rocky Fork the week of January 21 and Scioto Grove the week of January 28.

Start the New Year with Metro Parks - Prairie Oaks
2023-01-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
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 Oaks
As you hike the trails, search for Metro Parks wooden ornaments to take home as our gift to visitors! Find them at Walnut Woods the week of January 7, Slate Run the week of January 14, Rocky Fork the week of January 21 and Scioto Grove the week of January 28.

Twinkling Lights, Lantern Walks & Hot Chocolate at Chestnut Ridge
2022-12-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-09 17:00 - 19:00 | OH
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 & Saturday December 10, 2022.

WINTER HIKE KICK-OFF
2022-12-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Innis House, 940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
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.
