Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System

Try It! Archery
2024-03-21 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us at the Scioto Grove Metro Park Archery Range for a fun, free day of archery! All equipment provided. Recommended for ages 8+, but all ages are welcome to try with parental supervision.

Woodpecker Walk
2024-03-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Stroll through the forest with a naturalist as we learn about woodpeckers in Ohio and where to find them. We will meet by the picnic shelters and the flagpole.

Doggie Egg Hunt
2024-03-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Come out for a Doggie Egg Hunt! Free and Fun, a doggone good time for pups and humans alike! Meet at the Glacier Ridge Dog Park

Walk To The Eagle Nest
2024-03-23 10:00 - 23:30, 2024-03-23 13:30 - 15:00 | 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 and clothes suitable for mud. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meets at Madison Christian Church parking lot, 3565 Bixby Rd, Groveport

Signs of Spring at 100 Acre Wood
2024-03-23 14:00 - 15:00 | 100 Acre Wood, 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
Hike 1.5 mi on seep unimproved trail to search for signs of spring and possibly spy in the bald eagles at their nest. Meet at 5220 Cambria Way. Prepare for mud.

Moonlight Hike
2024-03-23 19:00 - 21:30 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Experience woodland trails under moonlight on a guided 5-mile hike. Terrain at Clear Creek is steep and uneven. Meet at the Creekside Meadows Parking Lot, 23833 Clear Creek Rd in Rockbridge.

Intro To Trail Running
2024-03-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
This program will be centered around Trail Running! From beginners to experienced runners, all are welcome!! Join us for a staff led program including trail running through Scioto Grove Metro Park. This program will cover trail running basics as well as a run/jog on the trails. Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Shelter.

Life in our Watershed: Vernal Pools
2024-03-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Let’s take a 1.5-mile hike out to a vernal pool to search for what’s living inside. Trail will be muddy and may have standing water. Wet Prairie Access- 1378 Darby Creek Dr.

Leprechaun vs. Easter Bunny Escape Trail
2024-03-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Think escape room – only outside! Set off on our 1.5-mile Escape Trail. Make stops at different stations along the way and solve problems to unlock clues that will enable you to successfully finish the trail.

Strange Serpents
2024-03-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Learn the truth about snakes, bust some myths, and meet a few of our slithery friends.

For Adults: Fast-Paced Full Moon Fitness Hike
2024-03-24 20:00 - 21:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Take a fast-paced 2.8 mile hike through the moonlit forests and fields of the park. Meet at the Apple Ridge Bulletin Board.

Forts, Fire & Fun
2024-03-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Build a fort, try your hand at fire starting, and have fun exploring our natural play area.

Full Moon Hike
2024-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Take a brisk 4-mile hike through forests and fields. Meet us at the Ranger Station, 1775 Darby Creek Drive

Green Giants Hike
2024-03-26 10:00 - 12:30 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Take in all things green and visit an old growth tree on a 4-mile off-trail hike. Terrain at Clear Creek is steep and uneven in areas, wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Meet at the Old Park Maintenance Shop, 9935 Opossum Hollow Road in Rockbridge. Please note there is not a restroom at this meeting location.

Learn the Ropes
2024-03-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Scioto Audubon, 400 West Whittier St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Join Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure and Scioto Audubon Metro Park for a Learn the Ropes program at the climbing wall.
Open to all ages, instruction and equipment are provided. Tennis shoes are the recommended footwear for beginners.

Tails & Trails
2024-03-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Bring your 4-legged friends along for a 1.5-mile hike on our Wagtail trail. 2914 Georgesville-Wrightsville Rd.

Day-off School: Wetlands
2024-03-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Learn about how wetlands help keep us healthy while exploring some of the plants and animals that live there.

Adults 50+ Wildflower Walk
2024-03-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Take a 1 mi walk in the woods to look for early spring wildflowers

For Adults 50+: GPS Egg Hunt
2024-03-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Learn to use a GPS unit to search for easter eggs hidden throughout the park in this non-traditional egg hunt. Meet at the Maple Grove Bulletin Board.
Please note that this program does not include collecting easter eggs. Participants will use a unique stamp hidden inside each egg to mark their paper to get “credit” for the find. Find all the eggs hidden on one of our egg trails and receive a prize!

Bunny Hunt Trail
2024-03-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Can you spot all of the bunnies hiding in the woods? Find them all and collect a prize!

GPS Egg Hunt
2024-03-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States

Signs of Spring
2024-03-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, OH, 43119, United States
Take a hike with a naturalist to spot the signs of spring along the trail. Meet at the Indian Ridge Bulletin Board, 2705 Darby Creek Dr.

For Adults: Off-Trail Hike
2024-03-30 14:00 - 15:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Explore a seldom-seen area of Blendon Woods. We’ll see a tiny waterfall and some unique geologic features as we follow the stream. Wear waterproof shoes.

National Take a Walk in the Park Day
2024-03-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Get outside on this 1.25-mile walk and explore the woods looking for animals, fungi, and wildflowers with a naturalist on National Take a Walk in the Park Day.

For Adults: Hike and Paint
2024-03-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Prairie Oaks, 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson, OH, 43162, United States
Take in the lovely scenery of Darby Bend Lakes and then take a break and paint! All supplies provided. Meet at Darby Bend Lakes, Lake 1 Shelter House! 2755 Amity Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026

Adventure Book Club!
2024-03-31 16:00 - 17:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Join us for our Monthly Adventure Book Club! No registration necessary, all are welcome. This months book is “Touching the Void: The True Story of One Mans Miraculous Survival” By Joe Simpson. We will meet at the end of each month to discuss a different book.
Bring your own hammock or chair to lounge in the trees and chat about this months reading!
We will meet at the Dog Park Parking lot, use the north entrance off of Dublin/Roberts Rd and follow signage to the dog park!
2600 Dublin Road, Columbus

Toddler Hike
2024-04-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Come out for a staff led Toddler Hike at Homestead Metro Park! We will be walking on paved trail, so strollers are welcome! We will go as far as the group can within the hour. Meet at the nature center parking lot.

Toadly Rad-tiles!
2024-04-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Homestead, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
Come learn about the amphibians and reptiles that live in your backyards while meeting some of the ambassador animals that live in the park. Meet at the barn shelter in front of the nature center. This program is geared for children ages 3-8.
