Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System

Night Hike
2024-09-27 20:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Let’s take a 2-mile interpretive hike through the forests and prairies under the starlight. Meet at the Indian Ridge Bulletin Board, 2705 Darby Creek Dr.

Late Nights At The Climbing Wall
2024-09-27 21:00 - 23:30 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Enjoy Late Nights at the Climbing Wall at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! On the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, the climbing wall lights will stay on until midnight for open climb. Please bring your own gear.

Nature No-Nos
2024-09-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a half-mile hike and learn about some wild plants and animals, like poison ivy and venomous snakes, that are best left alone.

Homemade Bird Food Craft
2024-09-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Meet at the Kingfisher Shelter. Use address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive Columbus OH 43228. Make a homemade bird food craft to take home!

Outdoor Movie Night - Migration
2024-09-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Join Metro Parks at Glacier Ridge Metro Park for a FREE screening of Migration. Movies start at dark. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on the lawn!
Movie Synopsis:
“A family of ducks decides to leave the safety of a New England pond for an adventurous trip to Jamaica. However, their well-laid plans quickly go awry when they get lost and wind up in New York City. The experience soon inspires them to expand their horizons, open themselves up to new friends, and accomplish more than they ever thought possible.”
Movie rated PG

Backpacking Series: Week 6- Shakedown Hike!
2024-09-29 13:00 - 14:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Are you wanting to learn more about backpacking? Join us for a 6-week long series of interactive classes designed as an introduction to backpacking, building up to an overnight trip at the end! Attendance at all classes is NOT required – however the overnight trip will only be open to those who attend at least one class. Each weeks topic will have two dates to choose from in that week so participants can pick the day that works best for them to attend, you don’t need to attend both dates in the week. Meet at Arrowhead Picnic area at Scioto Grove Metro Park
This week we will be going on a backpacking preparation hike! Expect the hike to be approx. a mile in length. Bring a pack and equipment to test your strength and endurance on the trail in a real life backpacking senario! Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area at Scioto Grove Metro Park.
Fall Backpacking Series:
Week 1: 4 Essentials & Site Selection
Week 2: Water & Waste
Week 3: Fuel, Fire & Food
Week 4: Clothing & Foot Care
Week 5: Prep, Safety and Outdoor Ethics
Week 6: Shakedown Hike

Potato Harvest
2024-09-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Ongoing from 1-3pm near farmhouse
Help harvest potatoes (weather permitting) and learn about their place in history.

Campfire and S'mores
2024-09-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Drop by for some afternoon fun around the fire. S’mores and roasting sticks will be provided.

For Adults: Fall Phenology
2024-09-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a 1.25-mile hike and learn about how plants and animals change their habits in the fall.

Meet the Artist: Sue Breeden
2024-09-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Meet Inniswood’s artist of the month, Sue Breeden, and view her photography on display in the Innis House.

Sunday Evening Bird Walk
2024-09-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Take a 1.5 mile, accessible hike to look for fall birds. All skill levels welcome. Limited supply of binoculars available to borrow. Trail is paved, and includes one hill. Ages 12+.

Preschool Tram Ride
2024-10-01 10:00 - 10:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Enjoy the fall colors on a tram ride around the park. Tram boards at the Nature Center.

Fall Foliage Hike
2024-10-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Join us for a lovely fall hike through the trails at Prairie Oaks Metro Park! Enjoy the start of central Ohio’s fall foliage. Meet at Darby Bend Lakes, Lake 1 Shelter House, the group will go as far as they can within the hour

Homeschoolers: Tree Identification
2024-10-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Using a simple key, students will learn the basic skills of tree identification and get tips for starting a leaf collection. Program is for school-age kids but younger siblings are welcome to tag along. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport.

Preschool: Spiders
2024-10-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Learn about our 8-legged friends and how they help us in and out of our gardens.

Haunted Hike
2024-10-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for a haunted hike through the spooky trails of Scioto Grove Metro Park! We will meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Shelter and walk as far as the group can within the timeframe. For all ages and abilities

Metro Parks Hiking Club: First Friday Fitness Hike
2024-10-04 09:00 - 10:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.

Outdoor Movie Night - Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
2024-10-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join Metro Parks at Scioto Audubon Metro Park for a FREE screening of The Big Year. Movies start at dark. Bring a chair or blanket and join us on the 9th green!
Free Popcorn and Smores
The Pro Shop will also be open for other Snack & Drinks PurchasesWe are a Cashless Facility, Card Payments only.

Movie Synopsis:
“The Spengler family returns to the iconic New York City firehouse where the original Ghostbusters have taken ghost-busting to the next level. When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must unite to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age.”

Movie rated PG-13

Fall Color Hike
2024-10-05 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-10-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Take a guided 1-mile hike on the Edward S. Thomas Nature Preserve trail in search of Autumn color. The trail is stroller-friendly. Sorry, sorry no dogs are allowed on this trail.

Fall Tram Ride
2024-10-05 12:00 - 12:30, 2024-10-06 14:00 - 14:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States

Herbs- The Spice of Life
2024-10-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Program ongoing between 1-3pm.
Learn about some of the traditional uses of herbs in cooking and medicine.

Darby Creek Day
2024-10-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Celebrate everything that makes our creek great! Talk to many of our partnered organizations for tables of fun. All activities are free.
Location: Indian Ridge Picnic Area, 2705 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH 43119

Wildlife Detectives
2024-10-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
There has been a crime and we need your detective skills to solve it! Help us solve some mysteries at Glacier Ridge by gathering evidence and putting the clues together. Can you solve the mystery before it’s too late?
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the shelter house, rain or shine!

Dahlia Fall Care
2024-10-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Innis House, 940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join the Greater Columbus Dahlia Society to learn how to save your dahlia tubers for another year of blooms.

Squirrel Scavenger Hunt
2024-10-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Kick off “Fat Squirrel Week” by stopping by the Naturalist’s Office and picking up a Scavenger Hunt sheet. After your hike, bring the finished sheet back and win a prize. Follow us on Facebook to learn more about “Fat Squirrel Week”.

Wheels on the Farm
2024-10-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Program ongoing from 10am-4pm
Play a game of “I Spy” as you figure out how all the wheels around the farm work and what they do.
