Board of Park Commissioners

Metro Parks is a separate political subdivision of the state of Ohio organized under Ohio Revised Code Section 1545 to conserve natural resources and provide natural area parks for people to enjoy. Setting policy and directing the course of Metro Parks is a three-citizen Board of Park Commissioners appointed to three-year terms by the Judge of the Probate Court of Franklin County. Board members serve without compensation. Please click here to view the current Board Bylaws.

The Board of Park Commissioners meets the third Tuesday of each month unless announced otherwise. Meetings are open to the public.

For more information, email info@metroparks.net, or call 614-891-0700.

Executive Director

  • Tim Moloney

Board

  • Aryeh Alex
  • George McCue
  • JB Hadden

Board Meeting Schedule

The regular meetings of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District will be held on the following dates and times at these locations:

January 21, 2025
Tuesday
3pm
Scioto Audubon, Grange Audubon Center
February 18, 2025
Tuesday
3pm
Sharon Woods, Spring Hollow
March 18, 2025
Tuesday
3pm
Scioto Grove, The Grove
April 15, 2025
Tuesday
3pm
Three Creeks, Maintenance Shop
May 20, 2025
Tuesday
3pm
Homestead, Lakeside Pavilion
June 17, 2025
Tuesday
3pm
Blendon Woods, Hickory Grove Shelter
July 15, 2025
Tuesday
3pm
Blacklick Woods, Beech Maple Lodge
August 19, 2025
Tuesday
3pm
Quarry Trails, Maintenance Shop
September 16, 2025
Tuesday
3pm
Highbanks, Northern Shelter
October 21, 2025
Tuesday
3pm
Battelle Darby Creek, Cedar Ridge Lodge
November 18, 2025
Tuesday
3pm
Bank Run
December 1, 2025
Monday
8am
Sharon Woods, Spring Hollow Lodge – Budget Meeting
December 16, 2025
Tuesday
3pm
Inniswood Metro Gardens, Innis House

Such meetings may be adjourned to a later time or date or rescheduled. For information you may visit our website or contact Metro Parks at 1069 W Main Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081-1181 (telephone 614-891-0700).

View Board Agendas, Minutes & Resolutions