Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System

For Adults: Nature Ramble
2023-07-11 10:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Enjoy summer’s natural abundance and good company as we go on a roughly 2.5-mile walk through fields and forests with frequent stops along the way to learn about what we observe.. Bring water and your sense of curiosity. Meets at the Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd.

Lunchtime Chat: Time Machine Tram Ride
2023-07-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Hop aboard the tram and travel back in time to uncover the history of the park. Meet at the Schrock Lake Picnic Shelter.

The Big Splash
2023-07-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Try canoeing, look for critters in a table-top pond, slide down a water slide or get wet in the squirt zone. Three Creeks Metro park Confluence Area, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Toads & Abodes
2023-07-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Learn about the toads of Ohio, meet an American Toad and construct a toad abode to take home.

Horse Powered Grain Threshing
2023-07-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Demonstration on-going in the barnyard from 1-3pm.
See how horses power machinery that separates grain from straw.
Weather and crop permitting.

Threads of Light - Meet the Artists
2023-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Light is Life. An incredible force that connects individual life and the whole of nature. Join the artists of this incredible exhibition, The Nature Conservancy, and Metro Parks for an evening of conversation around photography and conservation!
Engage in presentations, gaze at the gallery, network, and enjoy free wine provided by Friends of Metro Parks!
6- 7 PM Speakers & Artists
7-8 PM Mix & Mingle

Rockin' Around Rocky
2023-07-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Rocky Fork, 7180 East Walnut St., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Take a fast paced fitness hike while listening to your favorite classic rock tunes. Paved and natural surface trails

Lunchtime Chat: Nature Bingo
2023-07-19 12:00 - 13:00 | OH
Play a few fun rounds of nature bingo for a chance to win a prize, while you learn about Ohio’s plants and animals. Meet at the Schrock Lake Picnic Shelter.

Turtle Time
2023-07-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Learn about and meet live turtles and experience the world from their eyes!
Meeting location notes- Nature Center: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. Limited parking in the nature center parking lot on busy days. Additional parking available in the Oak Coves Picnic Area. The Oak Coves picnic area, 10-min walk from the nature center. Follow the paved trail through Oak coves toward the nature center.

Wine & Canvas
2023-07-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join us for an evening of painting. Follow along step-by-step as we paint a raccoon. Materials and instruction provided. Wine and beer available for purchase by credit card.

Nature Kids: Crazy for Crayfish
2023-07-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a 2-mile (round-trip) hike to Blacklick Creek and search for crayfish hiding under rocks in the water.

Yoga in the Park
2023-07-20 18:30 - 19:30 | OH
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.

Canoe the Lake
2023-07-21 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-22 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-22 14:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Stop by and take a canoe out for a ride on the lake. Canoes and life jackets provided. We have size infant through adult life jackets, so feel free to bring the whole family!
Please check in at the tent when you arrive to put your name on the list. Boats will be filled on an ongoing basis based on the order of your arrival. Please note that there may be a wait before we can get you in a canoe, but we will do our best to accommodate everyone within the timeframe of the program.
Program is rain or shine. In the event of thunderstorms, the program will shut down for 30 min from the occurrence of thunder and/or lightning.

Hike to the RippleRock
2023-07-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Walk through the creek upstream to find some unique geologic features. Wear closed-toe shoes that can get wet. Best for ages 6+

Tree ID @ the Hundred Acre Woods
2023-07-23 14:00 - 15:00 | 100 Acre Wood, 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
Hike 1.5 mi off trail to identify trees and enjoy the forest. Meet at 5220 Cambria Way. Park along the street

Mud Day!
2023-07-25 16:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Kids and adults of all ages can play in the giant mud pit. Wear old or easily cleaned clothing! Water will be available for basic clean-up. It’s probably a good idea to bring some protective newspapers, bags, etc for your car seats as well. Three Creeks Metro Park Confluence Area, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Skate-avenger Hunt
2023-07-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Skate through Glacier Ridge Metro Park as you search for scavenger hunt items set out by park staff!!! Bring your own skates, helmets, and knee pads. Meet at the shelter house at the main park for instruction.

Bugs & Blooms
2023-07-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist on a 2-mile hike to search the fields for blooming flowers and the bugs that visit them.

Night Hike
2023-07-28 09:00 - 22:00 | 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 Picnic Area Bulletin Board.

Touch a Truck
2023-07-28 16:00 - 19:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Ever wonder what it’s like working at Metro Parks? Stop by and meet the people and the equipment behind the job. During this interactive family-friendly event, you can see, touch and explore a variety of trucks, tractors and more! Meet near the Schrock Lake Picnic Shelter.

Movie Night! Lightyear
2023-07-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Bring a chair and join us for a movie night at your favorite Metro Parks! All events are free and start at dusk.

Moms' Morning Out
2023-07-29 08:00 - 10:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Bring your coffee and join other moms on this half-mile hike while using the Five Common Topics to prompt discussion.

Fly Fishing: Beyond The Basics
2023-07-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Develop your fly fishing skills and catch fish in Clear Creek. Equipment provided. Experience or attendance at the June 24th beginners program is recommended. Meet at the Fern Parking Lot, 22937 Clear Creek Road in Rockbridge.

Moth Overnight
2023-07-29 20:00 - 2023-07-30 08:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Bring your own tent and enjoy a night of camping, marshmallows and looking for insects. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Use this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/2v9dx85d

Prepping for Paddling
2023-07-30 09:30 - 11:30 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Get ready to paddle with this on-land course designed to teach you the basics of being on the water! We will go over water safety, proper paddle technique, and practice the basic kayak paddling strokes from shore, followed by an on-water portion. Meet at Lake 1 Shelter at Darby Bend Lakes, Prairie Oaks Metro Park. 2755 Amity Road, Hilliard, OH. Solo, sit in kayaks available for ages 10+, max weight: 275Ibs. A couple of tandem kayaks will be available for participants of all ages, with an adult, on a first come first serve basis.
