Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System

Disc Golf Classes and Games
2026-02-12 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Learn. Play. Connect.
Columbus Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure and Vets Disc Golf Club of Central Ohio offer beginner instruction and interactive games designed for all ages and skill levels. Free, indoor, inclusive! All equipment and instruction provided. Meet at the Grove Lodge at Scioto Grove Metro Park.

Preschool: I
2026-02-13 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-02-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Learn a little bit about reptiles through story, activities, and craft. Best for ages 3-5. Meet at the Nature Center.

Toddler Time: Valentine’s Day Crafts
2026-02-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Get crafty and create something for someone you love. This open house event will offer a variety of Valentine’s Day crafts.

Heart Healthy Walk
2026-02-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Take a stroll around the farm grounds to learn facts about the wonders of human and animal hearts. Enjoy a winter visit with the animals. Program is ongoing 10am – 4pm.

For Adults 50+: Winter Birds
2026-02-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
We’ll search for woodpeckers and other winter birds as we walk just under a mile on the easy Red Oak Trail. Bring binoculars if you have them.
Meet by the bulletin board near the restroom at 9801 Hyland Croy Rd., Plain City.

Love Birds Hike
2026-02-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
This is for couples and singles! Meet at the Kingfisher shelter and take a 1.5 mile hike and look for male and female of birds and talk about the differences for the different species of birds!
Use address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive and follow the road back to the lake area parking lot. We will meet at the shelter. Limited number of binoculars available to use.

Galentine's Day Archery
2026-02-13 16:00 - 17:30 | 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+.

Spooky S’mores
2026-02-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Celebrate Friday the 13th with us by warming up by the fire and making some delicious s’mores! Tell spooky stories and learn about our not so scary animals that live at the park!
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the Barn Shelter, rain or shine!

Valentine's Date Night
2026-02-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join us for a fun date night to learn about animals in love, craft a valentines gift and make gourmet s’mores.

Three Creeks Winter Hike
2026-02-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Three Creeks Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

Memory Rock Hike
2026-02-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Take a 5.5-mile backcountry hike to visit Memory Rock. Be prepared for rugged and steep terrain. Meet at the Park Office. 185 Clear Creek Rd, Lancaster (39.592057, -82.622219)

Wild Ones Columbus: Valentine’s Day Gift
2026-02-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join Wild Ones Columbus to make a Valentine’s card and plant native flower seeds.

Life in Our Watershed: Vernal Pools
2026-02-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Ages 18+. Take a 1.5-mile hike out to a vernal pool to search for what’s living inside. Trail will be wet. Wet Prairie Access- 1378 Darby Creek Dr.

Fiber at the Farm Series- Knitting & Crocheting
2026-02-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Join us as we explore fiber arts twice a month during January, February, and March. This is a series of six programs for adults, however, you are free to make the ones that interest you and fit your schedule. Programs will include a presentation and demonstration, as well as opportunities for hands on learning. Enjoy a warm beverage and feel free to bring a fiber project to work on after the main program. Programs will start at 1pm.
Saturday, 2/14/26 Part 4 of a series of 6: Knitting and Crocheting
Explore some of the items that can be created by knitting and crocheting. Feel free to bring projects you are working on if you would like to share. Depending on skill level of participants, a very basic introduction may be provided
This program is for adults and meets in the farmhouse from 1-3pm.

Drop in: Valentine's Day Cards
2026-02-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Stop by the nature center anytime between 1-3pn to make a Valentine’s Day card for our animal ambassadors (or anyone you want!). All ages.

Nature Preserve Stroll
2026-02-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a 1.25-mile walk with a naturalist through the Walter Tucker Nature Preserve looking for wildlife and fungi.

Campfire Cooking
2026-02-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Join us for a meal around the campfire at Quarry Trails! All materials and equipment will be provided, free and fun! Meet at the lower sled hill parking lot. Use address 2600 Dublin Rd.

Sweetheart Lantern Stroll
2026-02-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Bring your valentine and take a lantern lit hike along gravel surface trails.

Owl Prowl
2026-02-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist for a 1.25-mile hike to learn about owls and search for them in the forest.

Coffee & Birds
2026-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Great Backyard Bird Count
2026-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 | OH
Learn how easy it is to participate in citizen science! We will count birds at our window and talk about how you can get involved. Drop by 10am-12pm

Galentine's Day Hike (for women)
2026-02-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Spend Valentine’s day weekend with a naturalist on a 2.6 mile social hike with other women. Gals only on this one! We will be hiking the Dripping Rock trail, which is crushed limestone and moderate hills.
Meeting Location notes: Meet in the Big Meadows Picnic Area. After entering the park, follow the park road all the way to back of the park and enter the Big Meadows Picnic Area. Meet us in the first parking lot on the RIGHT. Additional parking available in nearby parking lots.

Rainbow Fish Weaving
2026-02-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Come learn about the rainbow darter, one of the fish at our nature center, and make your own by weaving paper! All ages welcome.

Try It! Archery
2026-02-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States

Meet the Artists
2026-02-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Meet the Inniswood volunteers whose photos are displayed as the Innis House’s February art exhibit.

Scavenger Hunt
2026-02-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Go for a short hike while hunting for all of the missing Cupids during this Valentine’s Day-themed scavenger hunt! Meet at Arrowhead picnic shelter to get your activity sheet to start and prizes once you complete the hunt!

Toddler Adventure Club
2026-02-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Join us for a short exploratory hike at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! This program is perfect for toddlers wanting to adventure at their own pace. Meet at the Climbing Wall parking lot at Scioto Audubon Metro Park.
