• Preschool: Fairy Time

    Preschool: Fairy Time

    Highbanks 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, United States

    Join seasonal naturalist/resident fairy princess Isabel to celebrate a fairy good time! Join us for a short hike, storybook reading and other activities. Fairy costumes encouraged. Recommended ages 3-5. Indoor ...Read More

  • For Kids: Catch A Bug

    Three Creeks 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, United States

    Learn the basics about insects then grab a net and collect some to observe and identify. Three Creeks Metro Park Confluence Area, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

  • Kids Tram

    Glacier Ridge 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, United States

    Hop aboard the tram as we drive through the forests! We will be looking for wildlife and talking about cool facts about the park! We will have rides at 10am, ...Read More

  • Dusk to Dark Hike

    Scioto Grove 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, United States

    Join us for a 2-mile hike around Scioto Grove Metro Park, enjoying the park as it changes from evening to night. Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area.

  • Bat Hike

    Blacklick Woods 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States

    Take a 1-mile hike with a naturalist to search for bats, while learning about their role in the ecosystem.

  • Try it! Kayaking and SUP

    Try it! Kayaking and SUP

    Quarry Trails 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, United States

    Come out and try stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking for free at Quarry Trails Metro Park! First come, first served. All equipment provided. SUPs and solo sit-in kayaks ages 10+ only. ...Read More

  • Bison

    Battelle Darby Creek 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, United States

    Come learn about bison, and take a short hike to get a closer look. All ages. Trail is crushed gravel and stroller-friendly

  • Touch-a-Truck

    Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, United States

    Visitors can stop by to see, touch and explore a variety of Metro Park's truck, tractors and more.

  • UV Night Hike

    Blacklick Woods 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, United States

    Bring a UV flashlight or borrow one of ours as we search for glowing animals on this half-mile hike.