Behind the Parks: Meet Eunice at Highbanks
Why I volunteer at Metro Parks, what I do and what I love most about it Volunteering has always been important to me. I retired eight years ago after working …Read More
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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
Behind the Parks: Meet Chrissy at Highbanks
Chrissy Hoff Senior Naturalist, Highbanks Hometown and Background I’m from a small town in northern Ohio. I have always been interested in animals, especially wildlife. I have an enduring memory …Read More
Behind the Parks: Meet Matt Thompson at Highbanks
Matt Thompson Part-time Ranger, Highbanks Hometown and background I come from North Greenbush, a town of just over 13,000 people in upstate New York. The western edge of the town …Read More
For Families: Highbanks’ Santa’s Workshop
Stop by the nature center between 1-4pm and enjoy fun holiday activities during Highbanks’ Santa Workshop. Stroll outside and look for items on the holiday light scavenger hunt. Play indoor …Read More
October Fun at Highbanks Metro Park
CARA CHATFIELD ROHRBAUGH Highbanks Park Ranger October is the best month to explore gorgeous fall colors and spooky natural surprises at Highbanks Metro Park in Lewis Center, Ohio. You can …Read More
A personal perspective on the state nature preserve at Highbanks
HONOUR LACKEY Visitor Engagement Intern When you think of Metro Parks, maybe you think of the events like WAGfest or SciotoFest. Maybe you think of activities like climbing the rock …Read More
Plant A Tree at Highbanks
Celebrate Earth Day by helping plant native Ohio trees in an area of the forest where volunteers have been removing invasive plant species. We will be planting native trees to …Read More
Drying Day for a Highbanks Eagle
Eagles nest at Highbanks, Pickerington Ponds and Three Creeks metro parks, and they are also frequently seen flying at Scioto Audubon, Scioto Grove and Walnut Woods metro parks. Nothing beats ...Read More
Behind the Parks: Meet Brittany at Highbanks Metro Park
BRITTANY CLARK Park Technician, Highbanks Metro Park Hometown I’m from Sardinia, a small town east of Cincinnati. Population is about 1500. Years of Service I joined Metro Parks in May …Read More
Enjoy family fun at Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure at Highbanks
10TV and Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure is a great way to get back to summer fun in 2021! On July 17 from 10am-4pm, Highbanks Metro Park Big Meadows picnic area …Read More
Wander and Wonder: Geology rocks at Highbanks
Discover a new world at Highbanks Metro Park. Turn over rocks, discover new wildlife and explore the park.
Tim Talks: Homeschooling at Highbanks
Join the Gleason family for a family adventure at Highbanks Metro Park.
Relax and discover at Highbanks Metro Park
KOBAYASHI RAWHIDE Guest blogger After I had a job interview go nowhere, I decided it was time for me to go hiking again. Hiking is a very spiritual and healing …Read More
Run wild at Highbanks
SHELBY WATKINS, Highbanks Ranger If you’re preparing for a race or starting a running routine, the trails in your Metro Parks are a great place to start. I’ve trained for …Read More
My Favorite Places: Highbanks
BRANDON NOVOTNY, Ranger Prairie Oaks The overlook deck at Highbanks is one of my favorite spots for fall color, but it’s a wonderful sight at any time of year, with …Read More
The eagles star in their ongoing show at Highbanks
In late 2009, a bald eagle pair started investigating an abandoned raptor nest within Highbanks Metro Park, along the Olentangy River. They were young birds, by eagle standards, probably about …Read More
Highbanks
Lewis Center, Ohio. Highbanks is named for its massive 100-foot-high shale bluff towering over the Olentangy State Scenic River. Tributary streams cutting across the bluff have created a number of deep ravines in the eastern part of the 1,160-acre park. Ohio and Olentangy shales, often containing outstanding large concretions, are exposed on the bluff face and sides of the ravines.