Seniors

Metro Parks offer a variety of free programs at senior centers, nursing homes, and other senior group meeting places. Groups may also schedule a program at any of our 14 beautiful parks! Programs are typically 60-minutes long but can be adjusted to meet the needs of your group. Most programs can be adapted to indoor or outdoor settings.

Current Programs

Amazing Trees: Examine the leaves and seeds of common trees found in our Metro Parks, indoors or out on the trails. We’ll compare shapes, sizes, and other characteristics that help us differentiate one tree from another.

Animal Homes:  Look at and examine different types of homes used by birds, insects, and mammals. We’ll explore the ingenious methods used by many animal architects to build their homes.

Artifacts of the Past: See and touch tools and implements used in the 1880s as we take a journey back in time. We’ll talk about the ingenuity of Ohio’s early citizens through the tools they used in their daily lives.

Bees, Butterflies and Beyond: Gain an appreciation of Ohio’s 6- and 8-legged residents through pictures, recorded sounds, and activities.

Birds:  Learn about the bird species that we see right now in our parks and neighborhood. We’ll discuss how to attract birds and the types of feeders that can be easily and inexpensively used in your yard. 

Fishing:  Meet the naturalist at one of the Metro Parks lakes for a bit of catch-and-release angling fun. We’ll even provide the bait and poles! Note: Participants will be limited to the number of available fishing poles. Schrock Lake in Sharon Woods Park is wheelchair accessible.

Ohio Mammals:  Discover some of the common mammals that live in our Metro Parks and possibly your neighborhood. We’ll examine the traits that distinguish mammals from other animals. 

Raptors--Ohio's Birds of Prey: Discover the special features of owls and hawks. We'll focus on the distinct beaks, feet, eyes and feathers of these hunters.

Reptiles and Amphibians:  Learn about some of the snakes, turtles, frogs, and salamanders that live in Ohio. We’ll explore the unique characteristics and myths about these fascinating animals. 

Sensory Walk: Explore the trails of your local Metro Parks, or experience an “indoor hike” as the sights and sounds of a park trail are brought inside.

If you are interested in a topic that is not listed here, we can create a program specially designed to meet the needs and interests of your group.  

Scheduling a Program
To schedule a program, please call the Metro Parks Reservations Office at 614.508.8111 Monday through Friday 8 a.m.– 4 p.m.