Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System

Winter Tree ID Walk
2026-02-22 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Discover the fun and challenges of learning to identify trees in winter on an easy 1-mile walk. Meets at Three Creeks Confluence Area bulletin board, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport.

Eagle Hike
2026-02-22 14:00 - 15:00 | 100 Acre Wood, 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
Kick off eagle watch season with us! We will hike 1mi to the overlook on the unimproved trail every Sunday to spy on the bald eagles at their nest site. Trail can be very muddy. Meet at 5220 Cambria Way.

Little Hikers Club
2026-02-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Let’s go on a 1-mile accessible hike with stops along the way for a story and games! Trail is stroller friendly. Meet at the Ranger Station.

Campfire Cooking
2026-02-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Cozy up and bring your appetite as we learn how to cook over the campfire! All equipment and food will be provided.
Meet at the Tall Pines area of Walnut Woods Metro Park – 6833 Richardson Rd. Groveport OH.

Deep Stretch Yoga with Naomi
2026-02-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Meet at the Grove Lodge for a deep stretch yoga flow, perfect for all skill levels, at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Yoga will be indoors, bring your own mat!

For Adults 50+: Lichens and Mosses and Fungi, Oh My!
2026-02-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join a naturalist on a 1.25-mile hike to look for and learn about mosses, lichens, and fungi.

Pie Iron Cooking
2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Pie irons? Pudgy pies? Toastie irons? Regardless of what you grew up calling them, or if you are brand new to using them, join us to make recipes and learn tips and tricks! Meet at the campfire in Arrowhead Picnic Area at Scioto Grove Metro Park.

Homeschoolers: Meet the Critters
2026-02-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Learn about our captive animal ambassadors and how we care for our reptiles and amphibians.

Adaptive Adventures: Pottery at the Playground!
2026-02-25 14:30 - 15:30 | Blendon Woods Inclusive Playground, 4265 E. Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Adaptive Adventures: Pottery at the Playground!
Join us for some pottery fun at the inclusive playground shelter house at Blendon Woods Metro Park! Come create your very own pinch pot with air dry clay!
* Adaptive Adventures programs are programs designed for individuals with disabilities and their families

Campfire Cooking
2026-02-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Join us for a meal around the campfire at Quarry Trails! All materials and equipment will be provided, free and fun! Meet at the lower sled hill parking lot. Use address 2600 Dublin Rd.

Tots on Trails
2026-02-26 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.

Homeschoolers on the Farm: Maple Time
2026-02-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-26 13:30 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Learn how maple syrup is made and the history of this sweet treat.
Meet in front of the Farmhouse. Program begins at 1:30.

Disc Golf Classes and Games
2026-02-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Learn. Play. Connect.
Columbus Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure and Vets Disc Golf Club of Central Ohio offer beginner instruction and interactive games designed for all ages and skill levels. Free, indoor, inclusive! All equipment and instruction provided. Meet at the Grove Lodge at Scioto Grove Metro Park.

Speaker Series: Hiking the Triple Crown
2026-02-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us in welcoming local legend “Danger” Dave Humeston as he presents on his experience earning the “Triple Crown of Hiking”: thru-hiking the entirety of the Pacific Crest, Continental Divide, and Appalachian Trails. Meet at the Grove Lodge to hear about his journey exploring the United States by foot! Light refreshments will be provided.

Friday Storytime
2026-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Have fun with literature in the park. Introduce your little one to nature with stories, songs, and large motor activities.

Kindness ROCKS!
2026-02-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Kindness rocks and so do our Metro Parks visitors! Paint a rock to brighten up someone’s day with a cute picture or words of encouragement! Take the rocks with you to spread joy or leave them at the park for visitors to enjoy!
Help us spread kindness and joy!
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the Barn Shelter, rain or shine!

Run Club!
2026-02-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Interested in joining a running club? Join the Outdoor Adventure Run Club at Quarry Trails Metro Park! Meet at the Lakes Area parking lot – Kingfisher Shelter. We will run as far as the group is comfortable with during the hour. Trails are mostly paved, with some gravel sections, with slight elevation. Use address 2319 Quarry Trails Dr.

Adventure Book Club!
2026-02-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for our Monthly Adventure Book Club! No registration necessary, all adults are welcome.
This month’s book is “The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair with Nature” by J. Drew Lanham
We will meet at the end of each month to discuss a different book. Meet at The Grove Lodge at Scioto Grove Metro Park.

Night Hike
2026-02-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Let’s take a 2-mile interpretive hike through the forests under the starlight. 2914 Georgesville-Wrightsville Rd.

Winter Mammal Tracks
2026-02-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Meet at the Park Office Lobby and learn about animal tracks in the Winter and take a 1 mile hike to look for tracks!
Use address 2600 Dublin road and follow the roadway all the way back towards the dog park. When the road forces you to turn left the lobby will be on your left. * Additional parking at Dog park parking lot.

Canopy Walk Tree ID
2026-02-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Learn about winter tree identification from the Canopy Walk.

Trivia Time-Love is in the Air
2026-02-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Spring Hollow at Sharon Woods, 1069 W Main St, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Test your knowledge with a fun (family friendly) Trivia Game about love in the Animal Kingdom, indoors at Spring Hollow Lodge (1069 W. Main St) Snacks & fun prizes provided.

Searching for Skunk Cabbage
2026-02-28 11:00 - 12:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Search for one of our earliest signs of spring on this 2-mile off-trail hike.

Beaver Walk & Talk
2026-02-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Join us on a 1.5-mile hike to look for beaver signs and learn about nature’s engineers! Portion of the hike will be on an unimproved trail. Ages 8+.

Maple Time
2026-02-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Program on going from 1am – 3pm. Take a short hike through the sugarbush to learn about tapping trees and collecting sap, then go to the Farmhouse to watch sap boiling and sample a sweet maple treat.
Hikes leave at 1:15 am and 2pm from the Farmhouse. If needed, additional hikes will be available.
Sap flow is dependent on weather conditions, all other activities will take place.

Pinecone Birdfeeder Craft
2026-02-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Drop in to learn about different foods you can use to attract birds and build a simple pinecone birdfeeder.

Beginning Birders 12+: Duck Walk
2026-03-01 09:00 - 10:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Wander out to Thoreau Lake to see what ducks are on the pond today. We will look for birds along the way too!

Try It! Archery
2026-03-01 13:00 - 14:30 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Enjoy the thrill and fun of archery this winter while being toasty warm inside at the Blacklick Woods Golf Course!! Archery will be indoors at the Golf Course Pro Shop! All equipment provided, fun and free! Ages 8+.
