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Come home to Metro Parks

Posted on November 3, 2021 |
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Welcome home to your Metro Parks.

Adventure Starts Here: Fall wonders

Posted on October 28, 2021 |
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Look for wildlife preparing for winter and migrating waterfowl as you discover your Metro Parks this fall.

Slate Run Farm chores

Posted on October 25, 2021 |
  • The Metro Parks Blog
  Even the animals at Slate Run Living Historical Farm are busy with chores in the morning!!

Fall migration is underway in your Metro Parks

Posted on October 25, 2021 |
  • The Metro Parks Blog

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

Posted on October 25, 2021 |
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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

Posted on September 29, 2021November 15, 2021 |
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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

Posted on September 27, 2021 |
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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

Posted on September 23, 2021 |
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Step in the secluded wonderland at Clear Creek Metro Park.

Blendon Woods Metro Park marks 70 years of connecting people to the great outdoors

Posted on September 21, 2021 |
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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

Posted on September 21, 2021 |
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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

Posted on August 30, 2021 |
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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

Posted on August 30, 2021 |
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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

Posted on August 23, 2021 |
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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!

Posted on August 20, 2021November 15, 2021 |
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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

Posted on August 17, 2021 |
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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!

Posted on August 16, 2021 |
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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

Posted on August 16, 2021 |
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The Parable Project connects kids and nature at Metro Parks.

Wander and Wonder: Discover nature through programs

Posted on August 5, 2021 |
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Discover the wonders of nature through Metro Parks programs and activities.

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

Posted on July 29, 2021 |
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Veterans find joy on bikes at Glacier Ridge Metro Park.

The scoop on poop: Nature’s disposable diaper

Posted on July 26, 2021 |
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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

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