Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System

Bike to the Bison!
2026-03-21 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Join us on a 3 mile ride to see the bison in their pasture! Meet at the Ranger Station at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park. Use address 1775 Darby Creek Dr. Galloway, OH.

Please note: Register for this program ONLY if you need to borrow a bike for the duration of the program! If you are bringing your own bike, you do not need to register. Adult bikes and helmets available to borrow.

Chorusing Frog Survey
2026-03-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Hop out on a 1-mile walk to record frog calls on a citizen science program. Ages 8+.

Life in Our Watershed: Vernal Pools
2026-03-22 12:30 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Adults only. Let’s take a 1-mile hike out to a vernal pool to search for what’s living inside. Trail will be muddy and wet. Wet Prairie Access- 1378 Darby Creek Dr.

Eagle Hike @ Hundred Acre Wood
2026-03-22 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-29 14:00 - 15:00 | 100 Acre Wood, 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
Hike 1.5 miles along a dirt trail to spy on the eagles at their nest. Meet at 5220 Cambria Way. Park along the street.

Storytime
2026-03-23 10:00 - 10:30 | 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.

Candlelight Yoga
2026-03-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for candle light yoga at Scioto Grove Metro Park! This class will take place outdoors, weather permitting. There will be an indoor option as well. Meet at The Grove, free and fun!

Animal Party
2026-03-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
It’s spring break and our animal ambassadors couldn’t be more excited! Join the animal ambassadors at the shelter to meet them and learn more about these native Ohio animals!
This program is geared for ages 6-16, but all ages are welcome. Meet at the Barn Shelter, rain or shine!

Homeschoolers: All About Eagles
2026-03-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-24 13:30 - 14:30 | Pickerington Ponds, 7680 Wright Road, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Learn about the history of America’s national bird then take a 1/2 mile roundtrip gravel path walk to observe nesting eagles through a spotting scope. No pets, please. Meets at Pickerington Ponds Wood Duck Area, 4150 Bowen Rd, Canal Winchester

Glow Bocce
2026-03-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Join us for an evening of Glow Bocce at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! Bocce balls and instruction provided. Meet at the upper picnic shelter, next to the Bocce courts for instruction.

Adaptive Adventures: Furs, Feathers and Bones
2026-03-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Blendon Woods Inclusive Playground, 4265 E. Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Come check out some furs, feathers and bones at the inclusive playground! Get up close to touch and experience real wildlife items with all your senses!
*Adaptive Adventures programs are programs designed for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Feed the Stream
2026-03-26 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Come out for a fun Nature Center day and help us feed the Living Stream with a naturalist! All ages welcome.

Run Club
2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 | 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, and slight elevation. Use address 2319 Quarry Trails Dr.

Adventure Book Club!
2026-03-26 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.
To celebrate women’s history month, we will be reading “Grandma Gatewood’s Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail” by Ben Montgomery.
We will meet at the end of each month to discuss a different book. Meet at The Grove Lodge at Scioto Grove Metro Park.

Spring in Your Step
2026-03-27 11:00 - 12:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Take a 1-mile hike to search for wildflowers and other signs of spring.

Woodcock Wander
2026-03-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Ever heard a strange MEEEP when you hike in the evenings? Come help us look for the bird with the goofy strut and the infamous call.
We will walk along the paved Marsh Hawk Trail (approx 1.5 miles)
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the Shelter House, rain or shine!

Wetlands Hike
2026-03-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Slate Run Park, 1375 St. Rte. 674 North, Canal Winchester, 43110, United States
Join us for an approx. 2-mile hike at the Slate Run Wetlands, 11140 Winchester Road, Ashville OH (note: this is different than the main entrance to the park)

Skunk Cabbage/Wildflower Stroll
2026-03-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Hike about 2mi off trail behind the lake to search for skunk cabbage and other early spring wildflowers. Prepare for mud.

Evening 2-mile Hike
2026-03-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Hike 2-miles as we look and listen for wildlife. Trail includes steep hills, uneven ground and muddy trails.
Meeting Location: Oak Coves 3rd parking lot. The Oak Coves picnic area is your first LEFT after entering the park. Once you turn left into the Oak Coves picnic area, we will be in the third parking lot. Meet the naturalist at the bulletin board. Follow the orange program signs. If the parking lot is full, the Oak Coves picnic area has 4 other parking lots within 5-8 minutes walking time of the meeting location.

Adult Fitness Hike
2026-03-29 10:00 - 12:30 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Join a naturalist in a 5 mile hike on the Dripping Rock and Overlook trails. Limited interpretive stops. Trail includes steep hills and uneven ground.
Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. There is limited parking in the Nature Center lot on busy days. Additional parking is available in the Oak Coves Picnic Area, a 10 minute walk from the Nature Center. Follow the paved trail through Oak Coves toward the Nature Center.

Buds, Bark & Branching
2026-03-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Take a half-mile hike and learn how you can identify common trees without their leaves. Best for ages 8+. Meet at the Ranger Station.

Adaptive Adventures: Disability Voices, Outdoor Stories
2026-03-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Spring Hollow at Sharon Woods, 1069 W Main St, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Come join us at Spring Hollow Lodge for our first ever Disability Voices, Outdoor Stories Speaker Series!
We welcome Nicki Almes! Nicki serves on the board of directors for Open Trail Collective, an Akron based organization that works to bring more inclusivity and accessibility in outdoor recreation in their community. Nicki will be sharing some of her personal journey, highlights from her work with Open Trail Collective and how the GRIT Freedom Chair helped give her back her independence in nature! Q&A Session at the end!
Meet at Spring Hollow Lodge- 1069 W.Main Street Westerville, OH 43081

Walk To The Eagle Nest
2026-03-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Three Creeks, 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Learn about our national bird then go on a 1.5 mile roundtrip walk to observe them in the nest. Wear shoes suitable for mud. No pets, please. Meets at Madison Christian Church parking lot, 3565 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Let’s Build an Eagle’s Nest Hike
2026-03-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Join us as we learn about the various nests our birds build! We will take a look at some nests and hit the trails to look for some nests in nature!
In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, we are going to honor the national bird! At the end of the hike, we will all work together to try to build a Bald Eagle nest using materials in our natural play area.
This program is geared for ages 6-16, but all ages are welcome. Meet at the Shelter House, rain or shine!

Take a Walk in the Park
2026-03-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
What better way to spend Take A Walk in the Park Day then a hike? Join us for 2-mile hike in the Buckeye Area of Walnut Woods Metro Park. Trail is paved. Use address 6716 Lithopolis Road, Groveport OH

Meet the animals
2026-03-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Schools out! Drop by the nature center between 11am-12pm and meet some of Highbanks educational animals up close.
Meeting Location Notes: Highbanks Nature Center is the first right after entering the park. There is limited parking in the Nature Center lot on busy days. Additional parking is available in the Oak Coves Picnic Area, a 10 minute walk from the Nature Center. Follow the paved trail through Oak Coves toward the Nature Center.

Preschool: Bumble Bees
2026-04-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Innis House, 940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Get to know bumble bees through a story, hands-on activities and a hike.

Junior Naturalist Hike
2026-04-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Enjoy spring break on this 1-mile hike while we search for early signs of spring.
