


Adventure Starts Here: Fall wonders

Slate Run Farm chores

Fall migration is underway in your Metro Parks
TINA FRONK Social Media Specialist Bundle up and bring your binoculars out to your favorite Metro Park – fall waterfowl migration is underway! You can see a variety of birds …Read More

Metro Parks answers the fading call of the bobwhite quail
TONY MINAMYER Land Management Coordinator It has been almost a decade since Metro Parks began a program to reintroduce the northern bobwhite quail population in the parks and surrounding areas. …Read More

Fall fun in Metro Parks
JILL SNYDER Assistant Manager – Interpretation & Education October is a great time to visit your Metro Parks. Animals are busy enjoying the last warmer days before winter sets in. …Read More

Explore your Metro Parks in a whole new way when you go geocaching
JILL SNYDER Assistant Manager – Interpretation & Education The 2021 Metro Parks GeoTrail is underway and it’s time for you to breeze through the annual geocache hunt! We invite everyone …Read More

Wander and Wonder: Solitude at Clear Creek Metro Park

Blendon Woods Metro Park marks 70 years of connecting people to the great outdoors
Seventy years ago, Blendon Woods Metro Park opened to the public, making it the second park of what would, today, become one of the best park systems in the country. …Read More

Fall brings colorful changes in your Metro Parks
TINA FRONK Social Media Specialist Fall offers crisp morning air, bright blue skies and breathtaking vistas bursting with brilliant colors. It’s the perfect time to lace up your hiking boots …Read More

Planning and design interns reflect on enchanting time with Metro Parks
EMILY LOOMIS AND BRAD REUSCHLING Planning and Design Interns Spending the summer with the planning and design team as interns has been anything but slow or stagnant. We’ve worked on …Read More

Meet the Gleason family and discover your Metro Parks through their adventures
Brandy and Mike Gleason, their eight children, two son-in-law’s and three grandbabies are all about exploring the outdoors, especially the Metro Parks. Check out their ultimate guide to Metro Parks …Read More

Cue the fun, learning, laughter and memories with a program at your Metro Parks
Build the outdoors into your day to day world by attending a free program at one of your Metro Parks. Venture into the woods with a naturalist to look for …Read More

Scioto Fest 2021 is almost here!
Scioto Fest is back and loaded with tons of fun activities for you and your friends and family, including overnight camping. We’ve even got stuff for your furry best friend. …Read More

A banner year for baby bison at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park
PEG HANLEY Public Information Manager If you missed the five bison born at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, you’re in luck as one of the mammas gave birth to a …Read More

Quarry Trails Metro Park opening this fall!
Sixty-four acres of what will explode into a 180-acre destination park for recreation, fun and adventure will open this fall. Located along the west bank of the Scioto River near …Read More

Adventure Starts Here: The Parable Project

Wander and Wonder: Discover nature through programs

Adventure Starts Here: Adaptive Sports Connection at Glacier Ridge Metro Park

The scoop on poop: Nature’s disposable diaper
TINA FRONK Social Media Specialist The natural world is full of intriguing, and sometimes gross, wonders. Robins exemplify these fascinating and revolting wonders while feeding their young. Baby robins stay …Read More