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Earth Day is on!

Posted on April 16, 2020 |
  • The Metro Parks Blog

April 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! While many of the traditional tree plantings, park clean ups and celebrations have been canceled, it doesn’t mean Earth Day is …Read More

A workout in the woods

Posted on April 8, 2020 |
  • The Metro Parks Blog

If you asked people what makes Highbanks so special, they might tell you about the shale bluffs, deep ravines, and forests. If you asked the wildlife the same question, you …Read More

Explore your Metro Parks

Posted on March 27, 2020 |
  • Featured
  • The Metro Parks Blog

We all need some fresh air and a little adventure. Get out and explore your Metro Parks with these scavenger hunts. Check out some of our park-specific scavenger hunts or …Read More

COVID-19 Update: Blacklick Woods Metro Golf Course

Posted on March 19, 2020April 30, 2020 |
  • COVID-19
  • Featured
  • The Metro Parks Blog

Effective immediately, Blacklick Woods Metro Golf Course will remain open with a few changes: The course will be open Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30am to 4pm. No green …Read More

Get out, it’s your nature!

Posted on March 16, 2020April 30, 2020 |
  • COVID-19
  • Featured
  • The Metro Parks Blog

Get out, it’s your nature! Need somewhere to play while this coronavirus (COVID-19) runs its course? We’ve got you covered at Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks. At this time, …Read More

Go native and plant!

Posted on March 13, 2020 |
  • The Metro Parks Blog

Cindy Maravich Inniswood Metro Gardens Senior Environmental Educator On July 18, 2019, Ohio Governor Mike Dewine signed House Bill 59 of the 133 General Assembly into law, making Ohio one …Read More

COVID-19 Update and Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks response

Posted on March 13, 2020April 30, 2020 |
  • COVID-19
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  • The Metro Parks Blog

As part of our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our visitors and staff, Metro Parks is carefully monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation occurring across the nation, and now …Read More

Relax and discover at Highbanks Metro Park

Posted on March 2, 2020 |
  • The Metro Parks Blog

KOBAYASHI RAWHIDE Guest blogger After I had a job interview go nowhere, I decided it was time for me to go hiking again. Hiking is a very spiritual and healing …Read More

Bald eagles fly high at Metro Parks

Posted on February 25, 2020 |
  • The Metro Parks Blog
Metro Parks are a great place to see eagles.

Metro Parks are a welcome home for bald eagles

Posted on February 17, 2020 |
  • The Metro Parks Blog

For several years, bald eagles have been seen flying along park waterways in various Metro Parks searching for food and nesting locations. Three parks, Highbanks, Pickerington Ponds and Three Creeks, …Read More

Metro Parks trails prove healing for local man with heart condition

Posted on February 10, 2020 |
  • The Metro Parks Blog
Chad Engler runs at various Metro Parks for health and healing.

A Point in Time

Posted on February 6, 2020 |
  • Ranger Blog

Last week, rangers at Scioto Audubon and Greenways worked as a Street Outreach Team in cooperation with the Community Shelter Board and other partnering agencies.  The Street Outreach Team, helped …Read More

Preschoolers at Blendon Woods Metro Park

Posted on February 3, 2020 |
  • The Metro Parks Blog
Preschoolers at Blendon Woods Metro Park.

Submit your art work for the Winter Hikes Mug design contest

Posted on October 21, 2019 |
  • Featured
  • The Metro Parks Blog

Metro Parks is looking for your unique design to place on the 2020 limited edition mug that will be given to participants in the 13 Hikes of Giving annual food …Read More

The lure of fall

Posted on October 18, 2019December 10, 2019 |
  • Featured
  • The Metro Parks Blog

If you like to fish, the fall months offer some  great fishing opportunities in your Metro Parks. The serene settings can’t be beat as you cast your rod in the …Read More

Tim Talks: Find your trail

Posted on October 16, 2019 |
  • The Metro Parks Blog

Lace up your boots or hop on your bike and cruise along your favorite trails. With hundreds of miles of trail, you’ll find just what you need in your Metro …Read More

Volunteers at the first Inniswood training still work wonders in the gardens

Posted on October 8, 2019 |
  • The Metro Parks Blog

Four of our fabulous volunteers at Inniswood have served with us for more than 35 years. They all attended the first volunteer training sessions a year before the gardens opened …Read More

A dedicated bench stirs loving memories

Posted on September 23, 2019 |
  • Featured
  • The Metro Parks Blog

A dedicated bench at Rocky Fork Metro Parks helps to keep alive Fred Bown’s memories of his wife, Sheree.

Farm staff dry and can food to keep the larder full year-round

Posted on September 17, 2019 |
  • Slate Run Historical Farm
  • The Metro Parks Blog

STEPHANIE REINER, Farm Interpretive Aide For an 1880s farm family, planting, tending to and preserving the vegetable garden was essential. Produce raised in the garden provided fresh fruits and vegetables. …Read More

Let ’em fly at Scioto Grove Metro Park

Posted on September 17, 2019 |
  • The Metro Parks Blog

DUSTIN DAVIS Scioto Grove Ranger As the summer comes to a close the days are becoming cooler and that means it’s the perfect time to get out your discs and …Read More

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