Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System

Inniswood Quilt Show
2024-02-10 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-11 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-17 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-18 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Innis House, 940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
View quilts made by the Columbus Metropolitan Quilters. Members will be available to answer questions on Saturdays and Sundays. The exhibit features quilts, wall hangings, and quilted items with a “flora and fauna” theme.

Woodpecker Walk
2024-02-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a 1.25-mile hike through the forest in search of Ohio’s seven woodpecker species.

Wild-Crafted Teas
2024-02-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Join the naturalist and learn to create your own herbal teas made from common plants around your home or neighborhood

Winter Tree ID for Beginners
2024-02-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Learn how to identify common Ohio trees in the winter using traits like bark, buds, and twigs.

Pizza Pie Iron Cooking
2024-02-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Enjoy creating your own fireside pizza pie iron! All ingredients to make your pizza pie will be provided, as well at the pie irons for cooking! Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area campfire at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Free and fun!

Lantern Hike
2024-02-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Light up your winter evening with a 1.5mi stroll along the lantern lit trail.

Owl Prowl
2024-02-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
We’ll learn some owl basics then go on a short, quiet walk to try to call in and observe our resident barred owls. We hear and see owls many times but this is not guaranteed (especially in windy or bad weather). Appropriate for patient folks of all ages. No pets, please. Meets at the Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Quarry Trails Winter Hike
2024-02-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Gather your friends and family for a hike on any trail at Quarry Trails Metro Park. Refreshments and a treat will be served between 10am and 1pm.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

For Adults 50+: Winter Birds
2024-02-11 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, Plain City.

Heart Healthy Walk
2024-02-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-13 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-14 11:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Geocaching Hide & Seek
2024-02-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Learn about the low-cost, hi-tech treasure hunt called geocaching! We’ll show you how to use a GPS unit to hide and seek items off-trail in the Natural Play Area, and then teach you how you can do it on your own with just a smart phone. Meet at the Natural Play Area.
Please note:
Be prepared for wet or muddy terrain.
This program is not stroller friendly.
If interested, you can download the free app found at https://www.geocaching.com/play to follow along during portions of the program.

Lunar New Year Hot Coco and Hike
2024-02-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Outdoor Adventure! Grab a hot coco, treat bag, and go for a hike around the beautiful Quarry Trails Metro Park! Meet at the Lakes. The address is 2319 Quarry Trails Dr, Columbus, OH. This is a newly opened entrance. Please follow signage and be on the lookout for construction traffic.

Galentine's Archery
2024-02-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Celebrate Galentine’s day with your gal pals with a free archery program! Archery will take place inside the Pro Shop at Blacklick Woods Golf Course! All archery equipment provided. Enjoy a sweet treat too! Ages 8+.

Backcountry Hike
2024-02-15 10:00 - 12:30 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Take in winter views on a guided 4-mile backcountry hike. Terrain at Clear Creek is steep and uneven, wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Meet at the Park Office, 185 Clear Creek Road in Lancaster.

Winter Crafternoon
2024-02-16 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Cozy up to some fun winter crafts in the Nature Center.

Sunset and S'mores
2024-02-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Enjoy watching the sunset while eating a toasty s’more around a warm campfire at Quarry Trails Metro Park! Meet at the Basin Parking Lot, all equipment provided.
Quarry Trails Metro Park has several separate park entrances. The address is 2319 Quarry Trails Dr, Columbus, OH. This is a newly opened entrance. Please follow signage and be on the lookout for construction traffic.

Trail Running
2024-02-17 09:00 - 10:30 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Meet with a trail running instructor and learn the basics of trail running before going for a leisurely run through the park. This class is perfect for beginners who want to learn! You do not need to run the entire program, this will be an introduction course with interval running/walking to get started. Meet at the Shelter House at Glacier Ridge Metro Park.

Three Creeks Winter Hike
2024-02-17 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 in the Confluence Area.
Learn more about winter hikes by clicking here.

Squirrel Studies
2024-02-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Search for squirrels, watch them eat, and learn about their behaviors on this half-mile hike.

Embark Dog Hike
2024-02-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Bring your pup out for a 2-mile hike around Glacier Ridge Metro Park! Meet at the Shelter House. Dogs must be leashed.

Inniswood Book Club
2024-02-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Innis House, 940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join us for a conversation of this quarter’s book “Uprooted” by Paige Dickey. Please try to read the book before the program.

Live animals with Ohio Wildlife Center
2024-02-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Meet live animals from Ohio Wildlife Center during a 45 min indoor presentation. Show your love for the Ohio wildlife animals by donating a needed item to help with their care.
Guests are invited to donate items the care and rehabilitation of injured, orphaned, or displaced wildlife and the public education programs offered by Ohio Wildlife Center. Wish list items include: mouse/rat/hamster food, dry erase markers, permanent markers, scotch tape, clear packing tape, dog toys, bird toys, gallon zip lock bags, dry dog food, dary cat food, wet dog food, dry cat food, pet puzzler feeders and forever stamps.
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.

Great Backyard Bird Count
2024-02-18 09:30 - 10:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
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 930-1030.

Targeting Love
2024-02-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Adults only. Aim for a good time at this Valentine’s-themed archery experience.
