Winter fun awaits you at Metro Parks
Bundle up and head out to your favorite Metro Park for some winter fun! When those flakes gather on the ground and drift through the air, there’s no finer place …Read More
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Winter fun starts at Metro Parks
There’s a youngster that lives in all of us, whatever our real age might be. All alike, we feel excitement and delight as the snow falls and the hills beckon …Read More
Winter Fun with Kids at Five Metro Parks
JULIE MILLER, Guest Blogger With kids, I often think of summer as the time for hiking and exploring parks. When winter comes, I am inclined to hibernate instead. However, that …Read More
Winter blues spark Metro Parks adventures
On a drab winter night, Scott Ballard, 49, contemplated what he would do for the rest of the year. He certainly didn’t want to spend it inside doing little or …Read More
Winter means fun at Metro Parks
Winter is a great time to come out and play in your Metro Parks. Don’t get stuck inside wondering what to do when the snow flies. Get the family together …Read More
Behind the Parks: Meet Becca at Blendon Woods
Becca Ballard Park Ranger, Blendon Woods Metro Park Hometown and Background I come from Gambier, in Knox County, Ohio. It’s about an hour’s drive northeast of Columbus and is best …Read More
Behind the Parks: Meet Katie at Scioto Audubon
Katie Lofton Maintenance Technician, Scioto Audubon Metro Park Hometown and background I was born in Millersport, a small village about 40 minutes’ drive east of Columbus. It’s situated on the …Read More
Holiday Lights at Metro Parks
As part of our Winter Hikes Series, don’t miss the twinkling and sparkling lights at five of our parks throughout December. See the Holiday Lights at Battelle Darby Creek, Blacklick …Read More
Where have all the dragons gone?
ANDREW BOOSE Aquatic Ecologist The weather cools, and the aerially acrobatic dragons exit. The dragons of the aquatic realm take up their hunting under the watery surface. Stealthily, lying in …Read More
Crossword solution – from April newsletter
ACROSS 1. They’re the biggest mammals in Ohio, and can be seen at the biggest Metro Park. (5) 5. The parks have loads of these. They may be white, or ...Read More
Tad Jeffrey Grants’ Hall of Fame
MELISSA MEYER Development Assistant, Friends of Metro Parks Friends of Metro Parks is the non-profit organization that helps support the Metro Parks through advocacy, outreach and fundraising. But what are …Read More
Enjoy the Holiday Lights at Metro Parks
The annual Winter Hikes Series kicks off in December with Twinkling Lights at Battelle Darby Creek, Blacklick Woods, Highbanks, Homestead and Inniswood. Walk any time after dark and enjoy the ...Read More
Start the New Year with Metro Parks!
A new year is fast approaching and many people are thinking about resolutions and goals for the next year. Whether your goal is to spend more time outside, stay active …Read More
Upcoming Events
There’s always something to do in your Metro Parks! Whatever the season, there’s something exciting to do at Metro Parks. From winter hikes under twinkling lights to summer movies in ...Read More
Behind the Parks: Meet Jen at Metro Parks Headquarters
Jen Boniface Manager of Park Operations Hometown and background I’m from Barberton, which is about 8 miles southwest of Akron. The town was founded in 1891 by an industrialist named …Read More
Turning the corner on spring at Metro Parks
KATHLEEN O’DOWD Guest Blogger As the sun’s rays melt the last of winter’s snow and flurries transform into spring showers, remember Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks for an immersive …Read More
Hiking tips from the Outdoor Adventure staff
KIM DEAL Outdoor Adventure Programming Metro Parks Winter Hikes Ticket to Travel is underway and we know that you may be missing out on the camaraderie that the Winter Hike …Read More
Inniswood Metro Gardens
Westerville, Ohio. Nestled within a scenic nature preserve, the 121-acre Inniswood Metro Gardens is a source of inspiration for all ages. Streams and woodlands filled with wildflowers and wildlife provide a majestic backdrop to the beautifully landscaped areas. Inniswood boasts more than 2,000 species of plants, specialty collections and several theme gardens. You can support Inniswood Metro Gardens by becoming a member of the Inniswood Garden Society.
Snap a #cbusparkie at Metro Parks selfie station
TINA FRONK Social Media Specialist Smile big because it’s now easier than ever to snap the perfect Instagram-worthy selfie with a scenic Metro Parks background. We’re kicking off our rotating …Read More
A ticket to travel through your Metro Parks
JILL SNYDER Assistant Manager of Interpretation and Education Bundle up and put on your hiking boots – it’s time for Metro Parks annual winter hikes! This year, the winter hike …Read More