LIZ CHRISTIAN
Social Media and Marketing Specialist
The dog days of summer have technically passed, but it’s still pretty warm out there. Yet, there’s no better time to explore the natural beauty of nature with your furry friends! With scenic trails and plenty of opportunities to splash about, Metro Parks offers the perfect backdrop for a doggone good summer.
To take our minds off the hot air, and to celebrate National Dog Day on August 26, we’re highlighting some of our favorite canine park visitors – the ones who spent their days in Metro Parks! Check out this gallery of (human) visitor-submitted photos that exhibit some of the various activities our furry friends took part in over the summer (click on the photo to see the caption and scroll through the others):
Pippa enjoyed walks at Sharon Woods Metro Park this summer! Photo Natalie Fiato
Cici posed for a photo in front of the water tower at Scioto Audubon Metro Park. Photo Reagan Straub
Ricky decided to cool off in the mud at Quarry Trails Metro Park. Photo Kelly McGraw
Jade is all smiles at Walnut Woods. Photo submitted by Christina
Jerzi relaxes in a hammock after a nice long hike at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park. Photo Katie Stevens
Pippa enjoyed walks at Sharon Woods Metro Park this summer! Photo Natalie Fiato
Maple tried kayaking at Quarry Trails this season! Photo Simran Sarao
Sandy enjoyed a Sunday morning stroll at Scioto Audubon. Photo Casey Calhoun
Bruno experienced their first waterfall at Quarry Trails! Photo Ashleigh Lemon
Lyra shows off at Walnut Woods. Photo submitted by Carolina and Edgar
Lenny hates going where he can’t touch though, so if his mom throws the ball too far, she’s the one who has to retrieve it. Prairie Oaks. Photo submitted by Mallory Golski
Cola on one of many summer evening walks at Scioto Grove Metro Park. Photo submitted by Kaitlyn and Brandon
Dixie loves kayaking and paddleboarding at Prairie Oaks! Photo submitted by Kelsie Andrews
Blueberry tried swimming for the first time at Prairie Oaks Metro Park! Photo Brandon Kern
Loki embracing a photo op at Quarry Trails! Photo Ethan Hughes
George and Roxie took a hike at Blendon Woods. Photo Sarah Zinsmeister
Lenny and his ball at Prairie Oaks Metro Park. Photo submitted by Mallory Golski
Sage shows off mid-walk smiles at Scioto Audubon! Photo Jenny Doan
Milkshake loves exploring Quarry Trails! Photo Emily Fisher
Darrowby's favorite is Walnut Woods because there are so many beautiful and well taken care of trails. We also get to see so much wildlife on the trails including bunnies, deer, snakes, birds and more so we never get bored! Photo submitted by Karlee Lewicki
Jade and family at Walnut Woods. Photo submitted by Christina
Rosie enjoying an evening walk around Schrock Lake at Sharon Woods. Photo Shannon Heist
Siggi and Evie love swimming at Prairie Oaks. Photo Jill Mann
Violet (@violet_aussiedoodle) kayaking for the first time! Photo Rachel Travers
Lenny loves playing ball at Prairie Oaks. Photo by Mallory Golski
Jesse attended SUP with your Pup at Quarry Trails! Photo Mackenzie Ebel
Moose cools off along Coyote Run Trail at Highbanks. Photo Cameron Robinson
Banzo loves the dog park and trails at Quarry Trails! His simple pleasure in life is to sniff and there are great smells for him there. Photo submitted by Lauren Froehlich
Cola cools off after a nice walk at Highbanks on a summer day. Photo submitted by Kaitlyn and Brandon
Lyra enjoying the view at her favorite Metro Park, Scioto Audubon. Photo submitted by Carolina and Edgar
Dixie loves kayaking and paddleboarding at Prairie Oaks! Photo submitted by Kelsie Andrews
Darrowby takes her toy on a walk at Walnut Woods. Photo submitted by Karlee Lewicki
Whether you’re splashing in water, hiking through the woods, or simply lounging in the shade, the parks have plenty of places and opportunities for a paw-sitively good time. Grab your leash and some water and we’ll see you in the parks!
Learn more about all of the opportunities for you and your pets here, including pet trails and dog swimming areas. Looking for programs to attend with your pet? Find a list of pet-friendly programs here.