Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System

For Adults 50+: Morning Treat and Stroll
2024-06-25 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Bring a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy a morning treat before heading out on the 1.8-mile Spring Creek trail. The trail is considered easy to moderate.
Meet at the Apple Ridge Bulletin Board next to the restrooms.

Summer Children's Programs: Swimmers & Divers
2024-06-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-25 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-06-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-26 13:00 - 14:30 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Learn about the best wild swimmers and divers around Ohio, including muskrats, frogs, diving beetles, and minks. Participate in games and crafts themed around these swimming and diving animals. Geared for ages 8 and younger.

Riddle Me These, Please
2024-06-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-26 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-27 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-29 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Ongoing from 11am-3pm
Pick up a list of riddles at the farmhouse that will have you thinking your way around the farmhouse.

Nature Kids: Team Bees
2024-06-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Learn about bees and wasps through this engaging game. Can Team Bees complete the mission?

For Adults: Bluebirds
2024-06-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Have you seen the bluebirds flying around recently? Find out all you need to know about bluebirds’ lives and how Glacier Ridge works to help in their conservation effort.
This program is for adults 18 and up. We will meet at the shelter house and do a short hike to visit bluebird boxes. Please dress appropriately (close-toed shoes and pants).

Try it! Archery
2024-06-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Come try your hand at this free archery program! Come out anytime between the times listed. All equipment provided. Ages 8+.

Archery Experience
2024-06-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Ages 8+. Come take a shot at archery. Learn the basics, or just get an opportunity to shoot some arrows. Meet in the Nature Center overflow parking lot.

Learning & Loving Lepidoptera
2024-06-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Learn about the importance of butterflies and moths, as well as how to identify several common species found at Blacklick Woods. Take a 1-mile hike to see what is flying.

For Adults: Art Night: Create a Recycled Terrarium!
2024-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Recycle your old plastic bottles into beautiful art! Create your very own recycled terrarium that you can take home with you.
This program is for adults 18 and up. We will be using candles and hot glue to make our masterpiece, so please bring your own gloves.
ADULTS ONLY

Tots on the Trails
2024-06-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Share a slow-paced, half-mile hike with your toddler and discover nature together.

MUD DAY!
2024-06-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Wallow to your heart’s content and have some down and dirty fun at our annual mud day event. Rinse station provided. Follow signs in park for location.

Turtle Trek
2024-06-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Meet at the Kingfisher Shelter. Use address 2319 Quarry Trails Drive Columbus OH 43228. Take a trek around the lakes to look for turtles.

Sunset SUP and S'mores
2024-06-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Come out and enjoy the sunset on a Stand Up Paddle Board and enjoy a little sweet treat! SUPs are for ages 10+, both inflatable and hard paddle bards will be available to use, first come first served!
Free instruction, equipment and life jackets provided
Meet at Lake 1 at Darby Bend Lakes (Prairie Oaks Metro Park)
2755 Amity Rd, Hilliard, OH 4

Try it! Climbing @ Late Nights at the Climbing Wall
2024-06-28 21:00 - 22:00 | 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.
On June 28th Join Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure for Try it! Rock Climbing from 9pm-10pm where gear and instruction will be provided by staff for Late Nights at the Climbing Wall!

Morning Bird Walk
2024-06-29 09:00 - 10:30 | Rocky Fork, 7180 East Walnut St., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Explore birds of field and edge habitats at Rocky Fork Metro Park. Walk will be about 1 mile. Meet at Millstone picnic shelter. Limited binoculars available to borrow.

Running With Jim
2024-06-29 09:00 - 11:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Blendon staff member & running enthusiast Jim will set the pace for this trail running meet-up! Come prepared for gravel, natural, and paved trail surfaces.

Try it! Kayaking
2024-06-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Come out anytime during the listed time and enjoy kayaking the lake at Quarry Trails Metro Park, kayaking will be first come first served. 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. Equipment and instruction is provided. Free and fun!
Quarry Trails Metro Park has several park entrances-
* 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.

Macro Mania
2024-06-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Mayflies, hellgrammites, stoneflies- learn about the small bugs that keep our creek healthy, and how to find them in the water. Meet at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Dr.

Fly Fishing For Beginners
2024-06-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Learn the basics of fly-fishing. This will be the first of two programs offered this summer. A second program will be offered in July that goes beyond the basics and will help further develop skills. Equipment provided. Meet at the Fern Parking Lot: 22937 Clear Creek Road, Rockbridge.

Bison Baby Shower
2024-06-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Drop by the Summer Bison Pasture anytime between 1-3pm to enjoy some baby shower games and help us celebrate the summer arrivals! Follow the signs from the Nature Center parking lot to the Bison Pasture, a short, 5-minute hike.

Flying High
2024-06-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Rocky Fork, 7180 East Walnut St., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Birds amaze us with their powers of flight. Learn about their special adaptations that allow them to fly, then make your own kite or paper airplane to test your flight skills.

Try It! Kayaking and SUP
2024-07-01 12:00 - 18:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
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.
Quarry Trails Metro Park has several park entrances-
* 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.
