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Discover blooming wildflowers, look for a a pair of bald eagles and listen as the sounds of spring come alive in your Metro Parks

A family reconnects and unwinds at Metro Parks.

KATHLEEN O’DOWD Guest Blogger As the sun’s rays melt the last of winter’s snow and flurries transform into spring showers, remember Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks for an immersive …Read More

If you’re looking for fun outdoor recreation activities, look no further than our 2021 Outdoor Adventure Card. Come out to a Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure program and grab a card. …Read More

Nasher and friends hit the ice at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park.

TATIANA PARFENOVA Landscape Architect Metro Parks capital improvements projects (CIP) for 2021 are ambitious and reflect our goal to always provide an exceptional experience for the 14 million annual visitors …Read More

ALLISON SHAW Naturalist Sharon Woods Metro Park When the forecast calls for frigid temperatures, try this easy craft to beautify your yard.  Supplies: Natural items  A piece of string, twine …Read More

KIM DEAL Outdoor Adventure Programming Metro Parks Winter Hikes Ticket to Travel is underway and we know that you may be missing out on the camaraderie that the Winter Hike …Read More

TINA FRONK Social Media Specialist Our rotating #cbusparkie selfie station is on the move! It’s headed to Scioto Audubon in early February, so bring your friends, your pup or just …Read More

Enjoy a walk through the towering pine trees at Walnut Woods Metro Park and experience a vicarious sense of its wonder. While most trees have shed their leaves and look ...Read More

Walk through a pristine forest and take the path less traveled.

JILL SNYDER Assistant Manager, Interpretation and Education Metro Parks Winter Hike Ticket to Travel continues in February. Be sure to check out all of the beautiful scenery as the snow falls …Read More

Give back while getting out! Metro Parks will collect donations and raise money for the Mid-Ohio Food Collective during our January winter hikes. Last year, we raised $1,820 that went …Read More

TINA FRONK Social Media Specialist Surround yourself in love at your Metro Parks. Whether in the air, on the ground or in the water, love is all around you. As …Read More

In 2020 and continuing in 2021, there has been an increase in car break-ins in all Metro Parks. Take a look at this video. Please don’t leave valuables in your …Read More

PEG HANLEY Public Information Manager Mating season for eastern tiger salamanders and spotted salamanders at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park can get a bit dicey as these determined creatures surface …Read More

STEPHANIE WEST Senior Naturalist, Blendon Woods Metro Park While you might be inclined to hole-up and just wait for spring, here are some  things to love about the shortest month …Read More

Enjoy the splendor of the season during our winter hikes and snap a selfie to capture your best winter memories.

Go out and play this winter in your Metro Parks.

TIM MOLONEY Executive Director Who could have ever predicted where we were going to end up as we began 2020. As 2020 was going to be the first year for …Read More