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UID:10000484-1687802400-1687807800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Adults 50+: Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding Try-It!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the lake from a solo\, sit-in kayak or stand up paddleboard! Equipment and instruction are provided. Recommended maximum weight of 275 lbs for kayaks. Life jackets are provided and worn on the water. First come\, first serve. Come out anytime during the time listed.\nQuarry Trails Metro Park has several park entrances. 2319 Quarry Trails Dr\, Columbus\, OH has the closest parking lot to the water. This is a newly opened entrance\, please follow signage and be on the lookout for construction traffic.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-50-kayaking-and-stand-up-paddleboarding-try-it/
LOCATION:Quarry Trails\, 2600 Dublin Road\, Columbus\, OH\, 43228\, United States
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SUMMARY:Try it! Kayaking and SUP
DESCRIPTION:Come out and try standup paddle boarding 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. Tandems open for all ages. Solo sit-kayaks have a 275Ibs limit.\nQuarry Trails Metro Park has several park entrances-\n* The closest parking lot to the paddling launch area is off of Trabue Road. 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.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/try-it-kayaking-and-sup/2023-06-27/
LOCATION:Quarry Trails\, 2600 Dublin Road\, Columbus\, OH\, 43228\, United States
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SUMMARY:International Mud Day
DESCRIPTION:Have some down and dirty fun at our annual mud day event. Rinse station provided. Follow signs in park for location.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/international-mud-day/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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SUMMARY:Family Creeking
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Olentangy River to look for some of the animals that live there. Be prepared to get wet! Shoes required in the river for your safety. Please no flip flops or crocs. Limited supply of buckets and nets. All animals will be released back into the river at the end of the program. Don’t forget a towel and complete a change of clothes to dry off after the program.\nMeeting location notes: Big Meadows Picnic Area is at the back of the park. After you enter the park\, take the main road down the hill. At the bottom of the hill\, take the ROAD on the LEFT. Park in the lot with a playground. Meet near restrooms.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/family-creeking-2/
LOCATION:OH
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SUMMARY:Morning Dog Walk
DESCRIPTION:Beat the heat and bring your pup for a 2.5 mile walk along the Greenway Trail. We’ll makea few stops along the way to learn about (or sniff!) interesting things we discover. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Trails Area bulletin board\, 3860 Bixby Rd\, Groveport
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/morning-dog-walk/
LOCATION:Three Creeks\, 3860 Bixby Road\, Groveport\, OH\, 43125\, United States
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SUMMARY:Witches Hollow Hike
DESCRIPTION:Take a 2-mile backcountry hike to Witches Hollow. Crossing Clear Creek will be required to access this area\, bring a change of shoes. Meet at the Barnebey Hambleton area\, 620 Clear Creek Road in Lancaster.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/witches-hollow-hike/
LOCATION:Clear Creek\, 185 Clear Creek Road\, Lancaster\, OH\, 43130\, United States
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SUMMARY:Red\, White and Boom!
DESCRIPTION:Join Metro Parks at Scioto Audubon Metro Park for Red\, White and Boom! The park will be open from 6:30am and close following the conclusion of the fireworks. Please reference the following for what you need to know before arriving: \nParking: \nParking is free and first come\, first served at the park. Parking spaces are not allowed to be saved\, so once you leave\, the spot will become available to the next vehicle. If parking capacity is reached within the park\, the park will close to incoming vehicles (you will still be able to park outside the park and walk in). Please remember that as the fireworks end\, it may take a few minutes to exit the park due to traffic. Rangers will be directing traffic\, so please follow their directions. \nSaving a viewing spot: \nYou may set up a roped off viewing area for your family starting at 12pm on Sunday\, July 2. Viewing areas are not allowed to be larger than 20×20 feet. This will not be allowed at the water tower\, climbing wall\, shelters\, or within parking lots or other paved areas. \nActivities: \n\nMetro Parks staff will have kids activities from 3:30 to 7:30pm\, and include tram rides\, rock climbing and more! Please feel free to bring your own climbing equipment\, as the climbing wall will be open for all.\nThe climbing wall and water tower observation decks will close at 9pm on Monday\, July 3.\nThe boat ramp will open at 8am on Monday\, July 3 for those wishing to enjoy fireworks from a canoe\, kayak or other small boat on the Scioto River.\nThe dog park will be open for pets to enjoy. All pets must remained leashed inside the park\, unless inside the gates of the dog park.\nThe Greenway Trails will be open to the public. Both the Olentangy and Scioto Trails can be accessed from the north end of the park.\n\nSecurity: \nThe park will be patrolled by Metro Parks Rangers and Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputies during the event. Please be sure to follow all directions and find them if you have any questions or concerns while at the park. They are there to maximize your safety and enjoyment! If you have any concerns during the event\, please call the rangers at 614-620-1865. \nPer Metro Parks Rules and Regulations\, the open possession\, display or consumption of alcohol is not permitted on parks property. Drones and fireworks are also not permitted on Metro Parks property. \nClick here for more details about Scioto Audubon and a map of the park. If you have any questions prior to the event\, please email info@metroparks.net or call 614-895-6249.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/red-white-and-boom/
LOCATION:Scioto Audubon\, 400 West Whittier St.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
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UID:10000515-1688475600-1688482800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:July 4th Frenzy
DESCRIPTION:Who stole the Declaration of Independence? Set off on our 0.5-mile escape trail to find out who did it. Make stops at different stations along the way and solve problems to unlock clues that will enable you to successfully solve the mystery. Bring the family\, a group of friends or co-workers. Challenge each other to see who can complete the trail the fastest or use it as a team building activity. Afterwards\, create a 4th of July craft and make a s’more!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/july-4th-frenzy/
LOCATION:Blacklick Woods\, 6975 East Livingston Ave\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
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UID:10000532-1688668200-1688671800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Yoga in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for 45 min of relaxing outdoor yoga. All levels of experience welcome! Bring a yoga mat\, towel\, and a block if you have one. Meet behind the ranger station. Signs will direct you to the nature center if weather is uncooperative.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/yoga-in-the-park-4/2023-07-06/
LOCATION:OH
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