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Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks (Metro Parks) is a public agency serving the citizens of central Ohio by providing a regional system of clean, safe, natural area parks. Metro Parks features 20 outstanding natural area parks with more than 230 miles of trails and over 28,700 acres of land in seven central Ohio counties.



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Elements of Nature: Earth, Air, Fire and Water

MEGAN FLEISCHER Horticulturist, Inniswood Metro Gardens Since 1999, seasonal displays at Inniswood have been designed around a specific theme. The theme helps to inspire diverse, exciting displays that introduce a …Read More

Paddling season is over! Now what?

MACY TALLARICO Outdoor Adventure Programmer As the fall season approaches and we start to clean and store our kayaks and paddle boards, people may find themselves wondering “What other outdoor …Read More

Gray, black, and white squirrels – what’s the deal?

LEAH CONWAY Seasonal Naturalist, Blacklick Woods Have you noticed a white squirrel while on any of your walks in the Metro Parks? In particular if you’re strolling about on the …Read More

Behind the Parks: Meet Dave at Highbanks

Dave Potts Invasives Team Volunteer – Highbanks Why I volunteer at Metro Parks, what I do and what I love most about it I retired in 2016 after a full …Read More

Activities in your Metro Parks

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Archery

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Backpacking

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Biking

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Boating

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Canoeing
/ Kayaking

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Canopy Walk

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Cross Country
Skiing

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Day Camps

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Disc Golf

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Fishing

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Fitness

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Golfing

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Horseback
Riding

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Ice Skating

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Mountain
Biking

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Natural
Play Areas

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Nature
Centers

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Nature
Preserves

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Obstacle
Course

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Pets

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Picnicking

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Play Areas

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Rock
Climbing

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Sledding

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